Family Vacations Directory - Virginia

USA: Fun on the Greens - Golf Resorts and Destinations with Great Family Golf Benefits.

For us it is always time to golf with kids – the value of fresh air, exercise, and one-on-one time cannot be beat. The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has declared July family golf month meaning there are plenty of extra benefits for parents or grandparent who wish to golf with a child. Anyone who has had the opportunity to tee off or putt out with a child knows that sharing the game of golf can be fun and rewarding. [Read More]

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

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]

Virginia: 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]

Virginia: Richmond, Family Fun and Living History for Free or Almost Free.

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]

USA: 10th 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: 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: Families Soak in Virginia's Summertime Fun along the Coast.

Last summer on our return from Canada to Florida we made a few stops in Virginia. One of those stops was Luray Caverns just off US 81. Even though I spend most of the calendar year teaching middle school science I was surprised at the abundance of underground possibilities in Virginia. For years I have explained to my students that 400 million years ago a continental shift caused the Blue Ridge Mountains. That what is now the Shenandoah Valley was once at the bottom of the sea. This shift caused conditions that eventually resulted in the formation of hundreds of caves and caverns located in North America. Last summer I had the chance to show my own children first hand one of these ancient wonders of the natural world. [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: Colonial Williamsburg, Celebrating 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]

Advice: Family Vacation Planning - Use More Energy and Spend Less Money.

Want to get away, have fun and not destroy the family budget? Are you wondering where to find the free or almost free stuff? We have been searching for ways to spend less yet have more fun - after all, a family vacation needs to be fun and as stress free as possible. [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 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]

USA: Mid Atlantic Tracking Dinosaurs on a Family Vacation.

Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals. [Read More]

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

Even a quick getaway is better than no getaway at all. From Virginia Beach, VA and Rocky Gap, MD to Valley Forge, PA there is still time for whale watching, hiking, canoeing, and kite flying. Maybe rock climbing, horseback riding and campfire stories sound like fun. So if school is out for a few days, take a spring break of your own. [Read More]

Virginia: Richmond, Family Vacation Ideas – Living History, Dinosaur Encounters, and Children’s Theater.

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. Enjoy "green hours" and awesome music in the gardens at Lewis Ginter; connect with giraffes and penguins at the zoo. Go for the fun of it. [Read More]

Virginia: Arlington, Holiday Inn Stays.

Just across the Potomac three Holiday Inn options invite families to stay and play. Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City with easy access to Crystal City Underground; Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston with easy access to Pentagon City Mall; Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge is only steps from Georgetown. Each location has a “Kids Eat Free” policy making your stay even better. [Read More]

Virginia: Wintergreen Resort, Family Fun - Snow Tubing, Skiing, and Sleigh Rides.

Escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains and breathe a sigh of relief. Enjoy a slower pace, no official schedules, car pools or traffic jams. Walk along quiet forest pathways, count stars at night, sip hot cocoa, take a sleigh ride, go snow tubing, make snowballs, ski, board, or just nestle up with your child and share a good book. [Read More]

Washington DC: A Family Vacation on a Budget – Free and Fun Stuff.

For a city destination Washington DC has a terrific high value and low cost ratio making a family vacation bargain. When looking for entertainment in DC, one thing’s for sure: you don’t have to spend a dime. All of the city’s famous monuments are free of charge, as are the 15 museums in the Smithsonian system of museums and the National Gallery of Art. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Whales, Waves and Shorebirds - A Family Winter Adventure.

The Atlantic Coastal waters just off the Chesapeake Bay provide a comfortable wintering home for hundreds of humpback and fin whales. Their annual appearance provides an excellent field trip opportunity. What better place to show your kids nature at its best? Grab you sweatshirts and old sneakers and head for the beach. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Family Vacation Ideas for Kids and Grandkids - Harbor Seal Splash, Crabbing Classes, and a Boardwalk Surrey Ride with Kids and Grandkids.

Without a doubt Virginia Beach meets the vacation needs of all ages. The signature oceanfront boardwalk and 35 miles of additional beach provide the base for creating the perfect carefree vacation experience. Premier sunrises introduce awesome beach days with plenty of interesting diversions. Friendly people, great restaurants and world-class entertainment combine with beautiful surroundings and one-of-a-kind museum programs to make vacation memories. [Read More]

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