Family Vacations Directory - U.S. - Midwest

Checkout the best family vacations to be found in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Hannibal, St. Louis, St. Joseph, Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Mount Rushmore. Family vacation fun: camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, sailing, farm stays, berry picking, star gazing, Lewis and Clark, dinosaur digs, pow-wows, bison watching, skiing, skating, snowmobiling, living history, art museums, theatre, festivals, spas, shopping, baseball, waterparks, and roller coasters. 

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Missouri: Hannibal, Family Vacation Ideas – Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and the Mighty Mississippi River.

Arrive in Mark Twain Territory and become part of a uniquely American vacation experience. "America's Hometown" sustains an innocent spirit of adventure by sharing in real time the remarkable stories created by Samuel Clemmons. Ride a Mississippi Riverboat and go caving, taste luscious kettle corn and talk with Mark Twain, see artists at work and enjoy live theatre, and listen to music under the stars. The fun stuff is waiting. [Read More]

North Dakota: Where the West Begins on Horseback.

From the rugged Badlands to the forested Turtle Mountains, one of the best ways to see the land "where the west begins" is on horseback. Horses played an important part in the settlement of North Dakota, from the pioneer lore found in the eastern half of the state, to the cavalry and ranching heritage of the west. Today, many areas still remain accessible only by horseback or on foot. Some of the best areas for horseback riding [Read More]

USA: National Wildlife Refuges - Stepping Back in Time with Your Children.

From Montana to Florida and Delaware to South Dakota spring is a time to observe the amazing conversion of the seasons. America's First National Wildlife Refuge, tiny Pelican Island, hosts a celebration each March. The annual antics are really wild family fun to break up the monotony of daily life. [Read More]

USA: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuges – Monarch Madness.

Hundreds of national wildlife refuges and a host of programs by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protect and restore monarch butterfly habitat, monitor their transcontinental migration, and teach thousands of school children about their unique migration from Mexico through the United States on to Canada – and then back again. [Read More]

Kansas: Lawrence, Family Vacation Ideas - Dinosaurs, Butterflies and The Santa Fe Trail.

Framed by rolling prairie enhanced by awesome sunsets and amazing starry night skies, Lawrence is an energizing place. Contemporary arts, live theatre, living history and natural beauty add to a long list of vacation options. [Read More]

Illinois: Hartford, Creating a Family Vacation Road Trip with Lewis and Clark.

Getting out and doing, as well as seeing the real stuff is energizing for everyone which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. [Read More]

Missouri: Creating a Family Vacation Road Trip with Lewis and Clark.

Getting out and doing, as well as seeing, the real stuff is energizing for everyone which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. [Read More]

Iowa: Creating a Family Vacation Road Trip with Lewis and Clark.

Getting out and doing, as well as seeing, the real stuff is energizing for everyone which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. Begin on the prairie. Sample luscious sweet corn; taste fresh baked bread pioneer style; see bison; hear folk tunes; listen to ghost stories and count the stars covering Iowa each night. America's Heartland wrote the book on family friendly. [Read More]

South Dakota: Lewis & Clark, Creating a Family Field Trip.

Getting out and doing, as well as seeing, the real stuff is energizing for everyone which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. [Read More]

North Dakota: Creating a Family Vacation Road Trip with Lewis and Clark.

Everyone loves a great field trip and kids are no exception. The good news is that noted historian Clay Jenkinson in collaboration with North Dakota Tourism staff have made it easy to travel the Lewis and Clark Trail by creating a paper guide and audio guide. Make plans and taka a family field trip. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Iowa Farm Stays - Free Range Family Fun.

Bring the kids and enjoy life on a real farm. [Read More]

Kansas Ranch Stays - Free Range Family Fun.

Bring the kids and enjoy life on a real ranch. [Read More]

Missouri Farm Stay - - Share Natural Adventures.

See what fun awaits your family. [Read More]

Nebraska Farm Stay - Connect with the County Life.

Enjoy simple things with your kids. [Read More]

North Dakota Farm Stay - Share Natural Adventures.

See what fun awaits your family. [Read More]

South Dakota Farm & Ranch Stays - Free Range Family Fun.

Bring the kids, unplug and enjoy freedom. [Read More]

Rapid City: Cedar Canyon Camp

A perfect peaceful retreat for family reunions. [Read More]

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Ashland: Eugene T. Mahoney Park

Cabins, rock climbing wall, and Live Theater. [Read More]

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Sioux Falls: Sioux Falls Ramada

Family Fun all year long enjoy our indoor water park. [Read More]

Moravia: Honey Creek Resort State Park

Family waterpark getaway made easy. [Read More]

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Kansas City: The Raphael Experience

Kansas City’s original boutique hotel. [Read More]

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Branson: Hotel Angel Inn

Sleep and stay in the middle of all of the action. [Read More]

Warsaw: Fincachivo Lodge

Getaway with the kids. Just for the fun of it catch a fish, hug a goat, sit by a campfire. [Read More]

Davenport : Villas at Regal Palms

A perfect family lifestyle vacation setting. [Read More]

Hannibal: Tom and Huck Country

Plan a visit to America's Home Town, fun for the whole family day and night. [Read More]

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