Family Vacations Directory - North America

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]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, KOA - Banana Bikes, Ice Cream Socials and Campfire Nights.

Virginia Beach is a classic American family vacation destination defined by 28 miles of beautiful public beach and three miles of boardwalk, classic fishing piers, water parks and mini golf, oodles of eateries, remarkable museums, pristine natural areas, eclectic shops, innovative theatre and energizing music. Add sunshine and the marvelous Atlantic Ocean and you have the recipe for a perfect Virginia Beach camping vacation. [Read More]

Missouri: St. Louis, Family Vacation Fun - Zoomagnation Station the Place to 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]

Georgia: Cleveland, Babyland Is Expecting More NASCAR Babies.

If your family vacation includes Georgia you may want to add a stop just for fun because there is excitement at BabyLand General® Hospital. May brought the arrival of the first NASCAR Kid - Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR’s most popular driver, and Jeff Gordon’s NASCAR Kid due date is fall of 2009. [Read More]

Arkansas: DeGray Lake, What Lies Beneath the Surface.

“Yoo hoo. You in the tent,” the ranger at DeGray Lake Resort State Park called to my friends and me. He told us we had to register for our campsite by 10 a.m. We checked our watches: it was 9:35. After a trip to the visitors center, we knew we were lucky to get one of the park’s last vacant sites. [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]

Alabama: Gulf Shores, Family Beach Vacation Floribama with the Kids?

This is not Florida – yet if brought here blindfolded, I defy anyone to convince me otherwise. White sand, blue water, heat, palm trees – all the ingredients necessary for a subtropical experience are present – but, this is Gulf Shores, Alabama and it looks more like Florida than much of Florida. This 30,000-acre Gulf of Mexico island community at the southern tip of Alabama mingles southern hospitality with a warm weather getaway – but with no crowds or the degree of pavement of better known tourist destinations. [Read More]

Maine: West Forks, Pro River Runners Offer Four Rivers of Fun.

A family adventure on a river is definitely on the must do list and Pro River Runners have options for families. Take a funyak on the Middle Kennebec or ply the summertime whitewater of the Dead River. Consider rafting the West Branch of Maine's Penobscot River or get on the slower-paced Hudson River. River time is anytime, just get on and go. Rapids of fun await the next raft. [Read More]

North Carolina: Family Vacation Road Trip US Highway #1 with Kids.

Smiling faces and patriotic slogans; sky shows and canal hikes; Civil War sites and dinosaur tracks; all in one family vacation. Family vacations with one-of-a-kind discoveries make memories of a lifetime. Our North Carolina activity list is just the beginning. [Read More]

New Jersey: Vernon, Crystal Springs Resort Minerals Family Golf Center - Fun on the Greens.

Crystal Springs Resort - one of the Northeast’s leading golf destination resorts - has dedicated a course specifically to furthering the growth of the sport’s next generation.  [Read More]

USA/Canada: Family Vacation Ideas - Time Travel with the Kids.

If you are old enough to say, "I remember the good old days," then experiencing living history with a child will be rewarding, unless your young companion remembers more than you do. We suggest, no matter what, that your summer plans include a little "living history" for the fun of it. [Read More]

Colorado: Aspen, Family Vacation Ideas - Hiking, Rafting and Aspen Theatre in the Park.

Surrounded by breathtaking beauty this historic mining town offers families oodles of summer vacation options. Aspen known by reputation as a luxury Colorado ski resort destination makes vacationing in the summer easy. Enjoy the clear cool mountain air; sleep late; take in a play at the Opera House; hike, bike or discover the Fairy Caves with the kids. Aspen has the good stuff for families. [Read More]

Massachusetts: Cape Cod, Family Vacation Ideas - Tidepool Walks, Peter Rabbit, and a Family Supper Train.

Sea air, sand dunes, miles of gorgeous beaches, soft clouds and natural beauty make the Chatham/Brewster area of the Cape the ideal place for making memories with the kids. Slightly off-the-beaten- path, the Cape provides visitors with quaint shops, cozy local museums, excellent eating options, art spaces and historic places to be enjoyed at an easy going vacation pace. Relax and rejuvenate; become recharged and inspired while having fun. [Read More]

Minnesota: Concordia El Lago del Bosque Again.

My second year at ELDB was a million times better than my first. It was… fantastico (fantastic)! That summer I returned to camp as a creditor. Being a creditor means you do more work, but you also have more fun. Attending the four-week high school credit session gives the attendee the equivalent of a year of a high school language, while having fun with kids your own age. [Read More]

Virginia: Family Vacation Road Trip Traveling U.S. 1 with the KIds.

If your family vacation plans include a road trip, consider U.S. 1 in Virginia. It offers plenty of interesting stops along the way. [Read More]

Indiana: South Bend, Family Vacation Ideas - Sand Dunes, Living History and College Football.

The fun stuff is waiting within an hour of Chicago. Northern Indiana is a comfortable, friendly spot with farm markets, bakeries and natural beauty. Any list will include obvious favorites. Comb the dunes along Lake Michigan or cast a line from shore; count nesting herons or go to a star party; ride a pony or pet a llama; hike, bike or slide in the snow. Residents love to talk college football. Antique stores are rewarding and ice cream simply the best. We have a short list for action. [Read More]

Montana: West Glacier, Family Vacation Fun Flathead Whitewater with Kids.

Glacier Raft Company located at Glacier Outdoor Center is about five minutes from the western entrance to Glacier National Park. From this location on the planet they offer families whitewater at its best. From half-day junkets to high energy six-day adventures, they have created a river experience with just right amount of zing to make the kids thrilled and the adults happy. [Read More]

Cruises: Carnival Fun Ships, Family Cruising - Activity Walls, Water Parks and Camp,

If you are planning a family vacation and want to make sure your kids will have other kids to connect with Carnival may be your answer. The number of children vacationing this year aboard Carnival Cruise Lines’ “Fun Ships,” is expected to reach 600,000 – a six-fold increase from just 12 years ago. [Read More]

Illinois: Galena, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa - Family Fun - Golfing, Hiking, and Pontoon Boat Adventures.

Located within 6,800 tranquil acres in northwestern Illinois once known as the Galena Territory, Eagle Ridge defines what makes a terrific family vacation spot. An easy jaunt from Dubuque, Iowa; Madison, Wisconsin or Chicago, Illinois, the location means less car time with our kids and more time for fun. [Read More]

Connecticut: Mystic, Dig Into Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s Newest Exhibit, Prehistoric Creatures of the Sea!

If your family base is in the northeast you may wish to take advantage of a mini adventure offered by Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. They have a first-of-its-kind, interactive exhibit that allows kids to uncover authentic sea fossils while learning about geology and paleontology. In other words at the aquarium you can "Dig It" with your kids. [Read More]

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