Family Vacations Directory - Northeast

Try an all-terrain Segway; climb a rock wall, run a rope bridge, follow the Via Ferrata; canoe the lake, try diggerling, or go dog-carting . Being edgy is what makes Smugglers' unique within the family vacation niche. They take pride in offering a total summer vacation experience which includes evrything you would normally expect pools, hikes, bikes, music, and dancing plus the latest in fun, like Segways, diggerling, disc golf and geocaching. [Read More]

Teen guests call it “The Notch” and know that “It’s good.” For parents vacationing with teens, it means a bored-no-more zone with stuff to do and best of all other teens. Smugglers' is known for its extensive programs for all ages, including a daily all-day summer camp program for ages 3-17. Activities inlcude water sports, pool time, hiking, biking, mountain boarding, diggerling, disc golf, geochaching, music, dances, and Vis Ferrata challenges. [Read More]

Imagine a family vacation spot with golf, tennis, bowling, hay rides, fishing, targazing, horseback riding, hiking, drive-in movies, bowling, mountain biking, mountaintop picnics and a waterpark; add to that farm fresh produce markets, awesome ice cream, delicious German pastries and tasty Black Horse Farm pies. Let the fun begin. [Read More]

Each season Generations Touring CompanySM (GTC) offers atruly special American vacation experience that allows families to enjoy the game of baseball in a whole new way aqnd make memories along the way. This year the tour begins in Boston at Fenway Park the home of the World Champion Red Sox. The seven-day tour continues to Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall Fame, and concludes in New York City with a visit to Yankee Stadium. [Read More]

From artful cats and market days to lighthouse tours, boat races and summer music festivals, family fun is on the calendar. Make plans to attend Reel Teens Festival, Rip Van Winkle’s Wacky Raft Race or the Catskill Mountain Renaissance Faire. Wind up the season with the 15th Annual Apple Harvest Festival or the Massacre Mansion - Haunted House. [Read More]

Just as no two families are alike, no two beaches match the perfect beach formula. Except for sand, sun and water with an occasional fish or seabird which are fairly standard the options for fun remain varied. At the best beaches in the northeast you will find seafood, saltwater taffy, and Shakespeare; enjoy fireworks, beach music, carousels, windsurfing, boogie boards or activities along a boardwalk. Find the perfect match for your family. [Read More]

When family schedules are hectic getting away means everything and we have outlined a few secret spots to consider. Rock scramble in the Catskills of New York State; board a cog railway at Mount Washington; visit Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock; enjoy music under the stars in the Berkshires or try a few days on a farm in Pennsylvania. [Read More]

Time does not stand still and family time is more precious when miles and often time zones separate daily lives. Thinking of a family reunion? We have a few suggestions with one thing in common; they are family friendly and ready to create the best reunion ever. Anytime and any season togethering is worth the effort, just to add to the family memories. From Smugglers’ Notch in Vermont to West Forks in Maine we have discovered the best reunion spots. [Read More]

Choose from five unique New England family resorts each packed with fun activities your entire family will enjoy. Friendly, comfortable, safe and casual, the inviting resorts are ideal for relaxing and reconnecting with friends and family. Of five on Cape Cod, four sit right on the waters of Nantucket Sound, and the fifth is situated on an award-winning golf course. Relax by the pool; play a round of golf; go to the beach with your kids. They have thought of just about everything to make your family vacation or family reunion a success. [Read More]

Select your campsite in the country and explore southeastern Massachusetts.  Discover a country market and sample local treats. Browse the seacoast town of Plymouth with its delightful downtown. See living history at Plimoth Village or create a day adventure in Boston. New England in the summer is load with fun for families. [Read More]

The Mystic the area still provides small-town-America charm with country roads defined by ancient stone walls, quaint villages with classic town greens, waterfronts bustling with people, fishermen, skiffs, ferries, sailing vessels and yachts. Enjoy an early morning hike, a day at the beach, an afternoon at Mystic Aquarium, an evening of entertainment at Mystic Seaport or practice stargazing by a campfire. [Read More]

Located on the east side of Mt. Desert Island, Bar Harbor is surrounded by Acadia National Park. A stonewall frames the tree-covered road leading to the enchanting town of Bar Harbor, and dramatically beautiful Park. This rocky coastal stretch is punctuated by trees, pastures, delightful pocket beaches, and soaring granite cliffs.  Wildlife is plentiful and the sunrises awesome. [Read More]

Both Fox Ridge and Red Jacket Mountain View Resort are nestled in the heart of the Mt. Washington Valley amid the beautiful White Mountains. The surrounding area provides copious family vacation options for fun including Mt. Washington Auto Road, Story Land Theme Park and the White Mountain Trail. And, the new indoor Kahuna Laguna Waterpark at the Red Jacket Mountain View is now open. [Read More]

Get away for the fun of it. Looking for one more escape to the snow country before it melts? Whatever your family’s passion, we have spring break vacation ideas to fit the quest. See Shakespeare in Washington DC; have an art adventure in Valley Forge; try ski school at Smugg’s in Vermont; consider a family field trip to Boston; enjoy the best of New York City. Go sledding, ice skating or tubing; sit by the fire with a storybook. The fun stuff is waiting. [Read More]

The idea of being a kid again, even if only for a week, is enticing to many of us who manage lists, schedules, money and time. Family camp requires no management skills and there are family camps to fit all family types. Spend August in Maine listening to the pines or try yoga with the kids in Vermont. Learn to sail with your teen off Annapolis or share traditional English and American dance techniques in Massachusetts. [Read More]

Summer camp by definition is pure fun, so imagine a summer camp for the whole family. A place with no schedule conflicts, no dishes to do, no chores to complete – forget the laundry. A place where everyone has fun, each summer Kingsley Pines provides just that – a family camp. [Read More]

Winter offers many opportunities for families to enjoy recreation in the outdoors. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing are all sports that families can enjoy together and pursue as lifelong hobbies. If your children are young, how do you know if they are ready to begin a snowsport? [Read More]

‘Tis the season for skiing, and Connecticut’s downhill ski areas – all of which are open – are eagerly anticipating Jack Frost’s nip and a fine, powdery blanket of snow for the season. This year, their wish may be granted. Forecasters predict prime ski conditions across New England throughout the winter. [Read More]

With the meandering roadways running through Maine's rocky coast and pastoral farm lands sharply contrasted by the jaw-dropping inclines of the state's western mountains, America's northernmost state is a bicycler's paradise. From spring through fall, Maine's scenic back roads, rails –to-trails and paved bike paths. [Read More]

Shuttle buses from the parking lot and endless lift lines, vast slopes where friends, family, and particularly children vanish, pressure to look good and perform well, assembly line service, there are many reasons why downhill skiing can be a bummer. Not so for guests of the Woodstock Inn & Resort where Suicide Six means quality time, no-hassle downhill skiing in an European-like setting. [Read More]

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