Family Vacations Directory - Virginia

VALPFamily vacation spots: Alexandria, Arlington, Annapolis, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Richmond, Hampton Roads, Sandbridge, and Virginia Beach. Best places for fun: Eastern Shore, Busch Gardens, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Historic Wiliamsburg, and summer at Wolf Trap in Vienna. What’s to do? Attend a museum; experience living history; ride a roller coaster; enjoy music under the stars. Go dancing, hiking, biking, surfing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing or sailing. Visit American Civil War sites. Vacation at the beach. (Living history photo provided by Virginia Tourism.)

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Virginia: Alexandria, Free or Almost Free Family Vacation Fun.

Just say George Washington once lived here and you will have the attention of any 10- year-old. The city, located on Potomac River just outside of Washington, D.C., offers families bikes trails, scavenger hunts, street festivals, and living history all for free or almost free, making it easy to have fun and stay on budget. [Read More]

USA: Best-Rated Fall Festivals & Corn Mazes 2010 – Quick Family Getaways Across America.

Fun, quick, and easy is the magic phrase for families; pint-sized fun is better than no fun at all whether it’s a getaway for a day or an escape for a weekend, enjoying time together and making memories matters. [Read More]

Virginia: Alexandria, Family Vacation Ideas - Kayaking, Archaeology Digs, and Living History.

The family friendly atmosphere makes the city an ideal base for a vacation in the area or a business trip with kids included. The access to DC is easy with a metro stop in the shadow of Shouters Hill. [Read More]

Virginia: Richmond, Free or Almost Free Family Vacation Fun.

For kids seeing and hearing about moments in history will make a lasting impression and in Richmond it’s not only easy but also fun to step back in time and introduce your children to Colonial Virginia. Meet Patrick Henry, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson and feel the tension in the air as reenactors discuss the volatile issues leading to the Revolutionary War. [Read More]

Virginia: Richmond, Kings Dominion - Family Fun and Thrills Beyond Belief.

Being thrilled is part of the price no matter your age. From two children’s areas and a waterpark to the region’s largest collection of roller coasters, including the world’s longest floorless coaster and the newest thrill Intimidator 305, there are plenty of things to do for fun. [Read More]

Virginia: Richmond, Free or Almost Free Family Vacation Fun.

The menu of family activities in and around Richmond is extensive. From time travel at Henricus and living history at Museum of the Confederacy to carriage rides, butterflies and baby lambs at Maymont and live theater with Carpenter Science Theatre Company, and Theatre IV. Go for the fun of it. [Read More]

USA: Mid Atlantic, Best Beach Spots for a Family Vacation.

Throughout the Mid Atlantic region beach options vary from windswept barrier islands to boardwalks, piers and fishing zones. We know that “perfect” depends on your family. For sure a terrific family beach vacation includes sand, sun, sea plus an occasional surf board, a little beach music, crabbing, sailing and oceanside picnics. Find the perfect match for your family. [Read More]

Virginia: Colonial Williamsburg, Celebrating More Than Three Decades of African American Programming.

Walking around Colonial Williamsburg is like stepping onto a movie set and being part of the action. The creative programming definitely provides a means to share living history with your children and have fun in the process. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Family Vacation Ideas - Live Beach Music, Dolphin Watching, and a Purple Cow.

Imagine a beach with soft clean sand, sunshine filtered by puffy clouds, pleasant music caressing the sea breezes. Add to the picture a traditional boardwalk, ice cream, Italian ice, pizza by the slice, air conditioned shops and no tight schedules? Think Virginia Beach and imagine no more. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Family Vacation Ideas - Boardwalk Music, Surf Lessons, and Shopping. It Works for Teens.

For the third time in two days my sister and I were standing in the not-so-express line at the Dairy Queen. That it might take forever didn’t really matter. We felt free. Free to share sundae; free from organized activities; free to discover quirky stuff on our own; no schedules, just sun, sand, waves, beach, music and shopping. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Free or Almost Free Family Vacation Fun.

A family beach vacation needs little more than sun, sand and water – all free. Spend long days on the sun-drenched beaches, boogie boarding, building sandcastles and splashing through the waves. Sit on the sand and watch the magical transition of colors as the sun sets; count millions of stars over the Atlantic or listen to music under the stars all free. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Wild Family Fun - Kayaks, Black Water, and Sand Dunes.

We paddled the sepia-black water channel in silence, our brightly colored kayaks gliding; each stroke creating burnt umber ringlets of water. Moving single file along a natural waterway framed by marsh reeds, shaded by oaks and an occasional loblolly pine, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge seemed unending and wild, really wild.   [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, A Family Vacation with Fun - Golfing, Surfing, and Cooking Lessons.

How cool is it to take a break from a crazy household schedule, have some fun and learn something new in the process? It’s the perfect souvenir from a holiday and for parents or grandparents wishing to share experiences, make memories, and nurture bonds it is even better. Virginia Beach is the spot to learn to surf; learn to kayak; learn to cook; learn to golf. The learning is easy for families. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Discovering the Secret Side - Green and Serene.

It is common knowledge that Virginia Beach has an impressive Boardwalk, energizing free concerts, public fishing piers, terrific theater, great restaurants and miles of beach ideal for any family vacation. It I also obvious that getting to Busch Gardens or Williamsburg for a day is easy,so practically speaking, the place is a one-size-fits-all-family vacation spot. But did you know that there is a secret side - quiet, green and tranquil? On our day adventure we made the discovery. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Sandbridge – Beach Time, Slow and Easy, No Schedules Needed.

I am sitting on the deck starring at the Atlantic and waiting for the sun. It is the first morning of our family vacation at the beach and I plan to find quiet time for myself each day - so far so good. I made coffee by flashlight, secured granola bar from the sack box and borrowed an over sized beach towel haphazardly left on a chair. [Read More]

USA: 11th Annual Take Your Daughter to the Course Week - Family Fun on the Greens.

According to the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) July is "Family Golf Month" across the country and with the launch of our new Family Travel Files golf lifestyle folder we are anxious to showcase our recent discoveries about families and golf. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Going to the Beach with a Baby - Park Swings, Cruising, and a Touch Tank.

Virginia Beach offers parents traveling with a baby or a toddler plenty of ways to relax and rejuvenate. After all it's parents (not the baby) that may need to getaway. From sandcastles and swing sets to trolley rides and music at sunset, the fun space is easy to find. [Read More]

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

From Virginia Beach, and Richmond to Valley Forge, PA and Southern West Virginia there is still time for shopping, whale watching, snow tubing, ziplining, hiking, canoeing, and kite flying. Maybe rock climbing, a cavern adventure, horseback riding or campfire stories sound like fun. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Enjoying the Sweatshirt Season - Stargazing, Night Hikes, and Whale Watching.

Going to the beach before the official end of summer is often more rewarding because there is less - less traffic, less people, less spending. When less pertains to a vacation, it really means more. The “Sweatshirt Season” is the vacation value season for families, with savings on Virginia Beach hotels and attractions. I have assembled an activity menu worth a look and a visit. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Celebrate the Season - Twinkling Lights, Sparkling Sights, and Santa on Parade.

A festive parade and millions of twinkling lights at the beach mark the official start of the holiday season along Virginia Beach. View more than 250 animated nautical and holiday-themed light displays along the boardwalk including festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises. See sailboats gently rocking in the wind, mermaids, and a surfing Santa. Grab the kids and go for the fun stuff. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Alexandria: Alexandria Family Vacation Ideas

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Williamsburg: King's Creek Plantation

Share America's colonial heritage with your children. [Read More]

Smith Mountain Lake: Mariners Landing

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Williamsburg: Historic Powhatan Resort

Relax and feel the colonial spirit reverberating in Williamsburg, a 170-acre historic town restored to its original English condition. [Read More]

Williamsburg: Wyndham Kingsgate

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Irvington: The Tides Inn Family Vacation Package

Play on the bay – swimming, sailing, boating fun. [Read More]

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Doswell: Best Western King’s Quarters.

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Dolphin Watching Package

The dolphins are coming! Check them out! Bring the whole family to enjoy. [Read More]

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Sanctuary Resort at Sandbridge, Virginia Beach

A family friendly vacation condo resort on Virginia’s Outer Banks. [Read More]

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Sandbridge Realty Vacation Rentals

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Virginia Beach Reunions and Gatherings

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Virgina Beach Family Vacation Ideas

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Richmond: Richmond Family Vacation Fun

Family Vacation Fun- 400 years of history and Colonial spirit plus all of the fun stuff of today. [Read More]

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