Family Vacations Directory - North America

The prairie night experience gives new meaning to the words “get real”. Follow the North Star is an innovative simulation of the Underground Railroad and it provides an interactive way for parents or grandparents to share a bit of living history with their teens. [Read More]

Whatever your family’s passion, we have a spring break vacation idea to fit your quest. Enjoy sunshine and watch a ball game in Frisco; try hiking Sandia Peak; shop in San Marcos; stargaze in Santa Fe; go horseback riding in Arizona. [Read More]

Looking for a new spot or a new family vacation spot? Off the beaten path and plenty of fun, this list of spans the gamut from earthy and adventuresome to deluxe, yet family-friendly. [Read More]

Southern West Virginia offers hiking, biking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, live theatre, antiques, golf, sporting clays, fishing, horseback riding, caving and spa experiences. [Read More]

The best places for a family reunion or gathering in Florida include beach houses, spas, hotels, and resorts with activities, amenities and benefits for all ages. [Read More]

Florida has secrets spots that deliver one-of-a-kind experiences for families who wish to go off the beaten path but still enjoy sunshine, beach time and a more relaxing, easy family vacation pace. [Read More]

From Georgia and Tennessee to Arkansas, farms, villages and towns are creating terrific corn mazes, family-friendly festivals that frame natural works of art. Clever and fun, corn is not just for breakfast anymore. [Read More]

The best Great Lakes family camps in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota include campfires with s’mores, scavenger hunts, hayrides, canoeing, archery, and above all family fun for everyone. [Read More]

Watch whales from the beach; ride down mountain slopes; snorkel over a volcano; surf the wind; ride a sugar train, the fun is waiting. The island offers miles and miles of pristine uncrowded beaches, marvelous surf and dependable sea breezes. Maui has the good stuff for families.   [Read More]

It is refreshing to see the new products and travel apps to make family travel easier. I am sharing three staff favorites worth a look. [Read More]

Seven resort spas offer innovative family spa programs which include interactive teen spa options created for families seeking to chill out together. [Read More]

“Tunnel tours?” I said, “What tunnel tours?” My mom handed me a brochure as we headed south from Regina. Hmmm, The Tunnels of Moose Jaw, as I read on I found out there were two tours and as if on cue she replied before my question, “If we hurry there will be time to do both.” [Read More]

When family schedules are hectic getting away means everything but crowds and lines are not your idea of fun then we have a few secret spots worth checking out. [Read More]

From still active fossil dig sites to cool hallways in which immense dinosaur skeletons loom, investigating the mystery of the dinosaurs is a marvelous way to share time and have fun young companions. [Read More]

Following part of the epic journey of Lewis & Clark is an ideal way for parents to to augment school studies and have fun along the way. [Read More]

Summer in the mountains at the lake has its advantages from hiking and backpacking to mountain biking, kayaking and sailing, the choices in the Tahoe/Reno area are endless. [Read More]

To add extra value to any family vacation with young children one of the easiest things to do is find a dinosaur or maybe two. Maybe you cannot recreate Dinotopia but you can share in learning and fun. [Read More]

The bigger the dinosaurs and the more interactive the time, the more fun everyone will have. The squeals, smiles and non-stop questions make any family vacation even better. [Read More]

Imagine a spot with enough small town charm that it could be a movie set. That's Montello. It has the ideal small town atmosphere, the old stone buildings, faded billboard signs, two lakes, and as the center piece four waterfalls cascade over red granite into the old quarry. [Read More]

Famous for its laid-back attitude, as much as for its sunny skies and sparkling waters, Key West is a permanent part of the American imagination. With lots of opportunities for both education and entertainment Key West has a lot to offer families – both on the water and on shore. [Read More]