Family Vacations Directory - Maryland

USA: Mid Atlantic - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights 2009.

Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? Find a train and climb aboard. From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Virginia and Maryland storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights make enjoying Christmas even better. [Read More]

USA: Mid Atlantic, Best Corn Mazes and Harvest Festivals for Families 2009.

From New Jersey and Maryland to Virginia and West Virgina autumn is the season to have fun together. Taste sweet apple butter or corncob jelly; carve a pumpkin or stuff a scarecrow; play flashlight tag or chase the kids through the corn stalks; ride on a wagon full of hay or bob for apples; walk through a sleeping giant. The season has family fun written all over it. Forget the lawn; the laundry will wait. Take the kids and go. [Read More]

USA: Country Inns & Suites by Carlson - Family Road Trip Survival Itineraries.

Country Inns & Suites by Carlson has taken the trouble out of last-minute summer vacation planning for time-crunched moms and their families by introducing its "Road Trip Survival Itineraries" which cover planning factors like distance, cost and family-friendly stops along the way. [Read More]

USA: Mid Atlantic Secret Family Vacation Places – West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland.

Looking for a new spot or a new family vacation spot? Off the beaten path and plenty of fun, this year’s list of spans the gamut from earthy and adventuresome to deluxe yet family friendly. Imagine ziplining in West Virginia; discovering an old swimming hole in Virginia; collecting farm fresh eggs in Pennsylvania; boat making on the Chesapeake. This is the fun stuff but it's a secret. [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]

Maryland: Annapolis, SpringHill Suites, Sailing, Shopping and Seafood.

Plan a family getaway to the Chesapeake Bay. Set amid a quaint seaside community loaded with shops, restaurants and history SpringHill Suites stands out as the perfect place to "dock a family" for a weekend getaway. [Read More]

USA: Mid Atlantic Tracking Dinosaurs on a Family Vacation.

Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals. [Read More]

USA: Mid Atlantic Spring Break Family Vacation Ideas – Egg Hunts, Whale Watching, and Living History.

Even a quick getaway is better than no getaway at all. From Virginia Beach, VA and Rocky Gap, MD to Valley Forge, PA there is still time for whale watching, hiking, canoeing, and kite flying. Maybe rock climbing, horseback riding and campfire stories sound like fun. So if school is out for a few days, take a spring break of your own. [Read More]

New Jersey: Madison, See Shakespeare on the Move.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s acclaimed educational touring company, Shakespeare LIVE!, will launch its thirteenth season in February. From A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth to Nevermore: The Final Nightmares of Edgar Allan Poe, the season looks promising and quite entertaining for youngsters and educators. [Read More]

USA: Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, Take Me Fishing Springtime Fun.

If you are looking for a fun family outing and you are anywhere near Baltimore, Minneapolis, Louisville, Long Beach or San Diego make plans to checkout one of RBFF’s Take Me Fishing Centers. Easy, quick, and fun – need I say more? [Read More]

Maryland: Cumberland, Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort, Horses, Scavenger Hunts and a Climbing Wall.

Located the on the shore of pristine 243-acre Lake Habeeb surrounded by the forested foothills which create Maryland’s historic Cumberland Valley, Rocky Gap offers families life at a slightly slower pace. Golf, swim, enjoy the Rocky Gap Garden Spa, or multitude of area activities and hike through nearby Rocky Gap State Park. [Read More]

USA: National Wildlife Refuge, Short Stops in Wild Places- Pennsylvannia, Maryland, Miinesota, Colorado, and California.

Flight delays, missed flights or time to spare, threaten to mix up your family vacation breakout of the airport - wildlife and wilderness is only minutes away. From Philadelphia, Baltimore and Minneapolis to Denver and San Diego there are fresh air options not far from airport chaos. A delayed flight out of Philadelphia International Airport does not have to mean a long afternoon of shopping for souvenirs or squirming in a terminal seat - wilderness is just one train stop away. [Read More]

Maryland: Bethesda Court Hotel, Shopping Places, Restaurant Choices and Cookies in the Courtyard.

Hop the Metro to the zoo or go shopping in the area. See a show visit a museum. The Bethesda Court Hotel is a comfortable spot to use as a family vacation base for Washington DC family adventure. [Read More]

Maryland: Annapolis, Family Vacation Ideas – Chesapeake Pirates, a Children’s Museum and the U.S. Naval Academy.

Annapolis combines history, Americana, and seaside adventures with a casual comfortable ambiance, great seafood, and friendly people. Outdoor cafes line the square and costumed guides lead curious visitors along historic streets. Shops yield innovative items and awesome art. The town has spunk and exudes patriotic spirit. [Read More]

Maryland: Cambridge, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort's Summer Adventures the Eastern Shore.

How about golf lessons and yoga classes; fishing lessons and bike rides; spa time and s'mores by a fire light? The whole list is possible at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort where guests may take advantage of the luxurious accommodations for the whole family, enjoy a friendly atmosphere, and get free gas with your stay. [Read More]

Maryland: Getting Lost without Getting Away.

Almost in my back yard, I have stumbled across a suburban Shangri La in rural Baltimore County. It is a secret place for families that want peace and quiet in a country cottage. [Read More]

Maryland: Baltimore, Family Vacation Ideas.

The city of Baltimore is ideal for exploring with children. World-class museums, fun eateries and friendly people, plus transportation that is easy to use combine to make a stress free city adventure. From the National Aquarium and the Port of Discovery to the Chanel ducks (not feathered) and the U.S.S. Constellation, discoveries are waiting to be made. The city is filled with fun stuff. [Read More]

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