Family Vacations Directory - U.S. - Heartland

USAHeartlandFamily vacation spots: Chicago, Springfield, Hannibal, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Otter Tail Country, Columbus, Ohio’s Warren County, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Detroit, Kansas City, St. Louis, Mitchell, Fargo, Bismarck, and Mount Rushmore. Family vacation activities: camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, sailing, farm stays, berry picking, bird watching, dinosaur digs, pow-wows, bison watching, maple syrup tasting, skiing, skating, snow-boarding, snowmobiling, living history, art museums, theatre under the stars, music festivals, spas, shopping, baseball, and roller coasters. (Image of Paul Bunyan, Bemidgi, Minnesota.)
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Ohio: Mason, Celebrate the Holidays at the Beach.

The Beach Warterpark, perfect on a hot summer day, also has a high-energy winter personality which makes it an ideal escape for families. From old-fashioned carriage ride and reindeer at Santa's Village to live bands, carolers and a production by Madcap Puppet Theater, the activities are tempting. See the Polar Express miniature train display; toboggan down Cool Runnings slide; take an Arctic paddleboat cruise. [Read More]

Michigan: Dearborn, Share a Castle Adventure at Henry Ford Museum.

Share a mini adventure with your kids at the LEGO® CASTLE ADVENTURE in Henry Ford Museum. In the exhibition children and families are transported to a kingdom where they too can become master castle builders, using one of the greatest building materials of all time – LEGO bricks! [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Grant Park - Lollapalooza and Kidapalooza 2010.

Each summer the ever popular Lollapalooza serves up 130 bands including Pearl Jam, Daft Punk, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Iggy and the Stooges, Muse, Modest Mouse, Interpol, Satellite Party, and loads of fun including Kidapalooza, Mindfield and Last Band Standing. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Family Vacation Ideas – Clown Fish, Dinosaurs, and Gnomes in A Garden.

From the beauty of Lake Michigan and Grant Park to the fireboats on the Chicago River, Chicago is an awesome place. The parks are better than ever and the Sears Tower is still a thrill when it is not in the clouds. Meet Degas at The Art Institute; learn about life before the great fire; count fish at the Shedd; watch butterflies; see dinosaurs; hunt gnomes in a garden. The city offers new family adventures every day. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Family Vacation Ideas – Shopping, Theatre, and Navy Pier with Teens.

Chicago offers families a multitude of entertainment options – always edgy and fun. From awesome music and art venues in Grant Park to the non-stop fun on Navy Pier the city delivers on the fun stuff. See the Blue Man Group; enjoy Shakespeare with a twist; discover a coal mine. Best of all Chicago has traditional street fairs in the warmer months seem to run continuously - all of them free. Chicago with teens can be fun and we have selected our favorite spots. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Midway Hotel Center, Baseball, Shopping and American Girl.

Enjoy all the Chicago area has to offer with Midway Hotel Center’s family friendly hotels, ideally located near Midway Airport with easy access to all that downtown Chicago has to offer. Explore the Windy City with the entire family, and discover what makes Chicago an ideal spot for an urban adventure. [Read More]

USA: Heartland, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? From Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to Illinois and Indiana - find a train and climb aboard. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families. Storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying Christmas even better. [Read More]

Missouri: Joplin, Family Vacation Ideas - Fishing, Bison, and a Pet Dragon.

The place where the American prairie and Ozark hospitality meet, Joplin sits snuggly on the western edge of the Ozark Plateau. It makes an excellent family vacation target stop only a stone’s throw from Kansas and Oklahoma; not far from Arkansas and just about midpoint along historic U.S. HWY Route 66 – “The Mother Road.” [Read More]

Ohio: Warren County - Ghosts on Vacation?

Many areas in Ohio are recognized for ghostly visits and haunted areas and Warren County southwest Ohio is no exception. Ghosts don't just come out at night - actual sightings prove they're around us all the time... [Read More]

Minnesota: Minneapolis, The Coolest Place on Earth for Families.

Minneapolis may seem an unlikely family destination, yet any place that can host a Super Bowl or NCAA Final Four tournament has got to have some winter draw! Even setting aside the appeal of top-quality sporting events – which may be hard to do for Gophers, Wild, or Timberwolves fans – there’s plenty to keep little (and big) people busy in the Twin Cities, indoors or out. [Read More]

USA: Feather Down Farms – Offering One-of-a-Kind Family Farm Stay Experiences.

Create your own free range family getaway. Stay in your own Feather Down safari like tent in the middle of a working farm. Each location offers authentic, organic, back to basics fun for families. The units have no electricity, no televisions, video games, computers or even a telephone. [Read More]

Worldwide: Park Hyatt Locations – Create a Unique Urban Family Adventure on Wheels.

If greening your next urban family adventure is on your wish list then this new earth friendly - family friendly benefit is perfect. Hyatt guests at 25 global locations may now take advantage of the new specialty bicycle program. [Read More]

USA: Best Rated Fall Festivals & Corn Mazes 2009 – Quick Family Roadtrip Getaways Across America.

Fun, quick, and easy is the magic phrase for families; pint-sized fun is better than no fun at all whether it’s a getaway for a day or an escape for a weekend, enjoying time together and making memories matters. [Read More]

USA: Heartland, Best Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals for Family Fun 2009

From Wisconsin to Minnesota and Iowa to Indiana the idea is simple, enjoy the season. Sometimes with a pumpkin patch and sometimes haunted on weekend nights, mazes provide unique signatures as the lunar calendar ends the calendar year. Taste sweet apple butter or corncob jelly; carve a pumpkin or stuff a scarecrow; ride on a wagon full of hay or bob for apples; pretend at a RenFest; enjoy a film in Chicago. Make time for fun with your kids. [Read More]

USA: Heartland, Secret Family Vacation Places - Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Missouri.

Looking for a new spot or a new family vacation idea? Imagine counting goats on a rooftop; celebrating with a fish boil in Door County; hunting for agates along Lake Superior; fishing on Lake Truman or petting a bearded lizard in Missouri. This is the fun stuff but it's a secret. [Read More]

Minnesota: Detroit Lakes, East Silent Resort Family Vacation Ideas – Sand Volleyball, Fishing, and Banana Boat Rides.

Customize your perfect Minnesota lakes vacation with the endless possibilities. Imagine a cozy cabin in the woods on the shores of a sparkling lake. Then add skiing, tubing, fishing, snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, and boating plus sand volleyball, basketball, lawn games, campfires, bird watching, biking and a safe playground for tiny tykes. [Read More]

Minnesota: Otter Tail Country, Family Vacation Ideas - Lakes, Loons, and No Lines - Except for Fishing.

No crowds, no stress, the area may be enjoyed in all seasons but is most lively during the summer season. It is a secret family vacation spot with cabins, B & Bs, lodges and resorts tucked away in the woods by lakes and streams or at the edge of a flower covered meadow. Some roads have no names and every other car has a boat or a canoe. Lakes yield fish and nights make star gazing exceptional - no schedules required, having fun is easy. [Read More]

Missouri: St. Louis, Zoomagnation Station –Create, Pretend and Play.

The St. Louis Zoo’s new discovery room, ZOOmagination Station, invites young children and their adult caregivers to explore the animal world together. Families may investigate animal biofacts up close, design their own zoo exhibits and create creature crafts to take home. Puppets, costumes, discovery boxes, a playhouse and a variety of play areas encourage children to investigate the world of animals – and to have fun! [Read More]

Illinois: Springfield, Family Vacation Ideas – Mrs. Lincoln’s Attic, Ghost Walks, and a Trolley Ride.

Solidly linked to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, the Springfield is a remarkable family vacation spot showcasing plenty of history and offering modern day fun as well. The size is manageable – not overwhelming or exhausting, and the cost affordable. [Read More]

USA: Fun on the Greens - Golf Resorts and Destinations with Great Family Golf Benefits.

For us it is always time to golf with kids – the value of fresh air, exercise, and one-on-one time cannot be beat. The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has declared July family golf month meaning there are plenty of extra benefits for parents or grandparent who wish to golf with a child. Anyone who has had the opportunity to tee off or putt out with a child knows that sharing the game of golf can be fun and rewarding. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
, Illinois: Uptake: Illinois Hotels & Resorts.

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Springfield,, Illinois: Springfield Illinois Vacation Ideas

Create a family vacation with fun, living history, and more fun. [Read More]

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Best Western Inn Towne Hotel

Bring the family including your pet. [Read More]

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Kinnikinnick Creek, Illinois: Feather Down Farm – Kinnikinnick Farm

Create your own Feather Down farm adventure. [Read More]

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Dearborn, Michigan: Hyatt Regency Dearborn

Stay with us take advantage of the Henry Ford Museum Package. [Read More]

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Fish Creek, Wisconsin: Peninsula Park View Resort

A perfect place to take the family in Door County right next to Peninsula State Park. [Read More]

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Egg Harbor, Wisconsin: The Shallows Resort

Make memories in Door County. [Read More]

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Berlin, Wisconsin: Countryside Lodge Magnuson Hotel

A perfect place for a family visit to Central Wisconsin. [Read More]

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Galena, Illinois: Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa

Family fun includes snow adventures. [Read More]

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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota: East Silent Resort

The perfect place for a family-fun vacation. Let our family help yours begin “A Timeless Tradition”. [Read More]

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Chicago, Illinois: KOA in Chicago

Northwest KOA - Family camping fun near the city. [Read More]

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Marseilles, Illinois: Troll Hollow Campground

The perfect country style family getaway. [Read More]

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Elgin, Illinois: Burnidge Preserve and Paul Wolff Campground

Hiking, fishing, horseback riding and family fun. [Read More]

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Lake Puckaway, Wisconsin: Adeline’s Retreat Get A Way to Wisconsin

A child and pet friendly estate for an enjoyable, carefree family getaway. [Read More]

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Park Rapids, Minnesota: Itasca State Park

Walk across the Mississippi River with your kids. [Read More]

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