Our Top 12 Vacation Spots in the USA for Family Travel
There are so many types of Family Vacations, whether you choose an Amusement Park, a National Park, or a place in nature, USA offers the best options for family travel. We have visited 49 of the 50 states and these are our Top Spots for Family Travel in the USA.
1. Disneyworld
Orlando, Florida has everything needed for a fun, entertainment filled family vacation. Between 4 Disneyworld theme parks, elaborately themed hotels on Disney property, monorails, trams, great food, and every roller coaster you can imagine, Disney offers a jam packed trip. And the best part is you don’t even have to leave the Disney property. Check out http://disneyworld.com for more information. Disneyworld is our families top spot for family travel in the USA.
2. Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Ahh. . . .the AMAZING view of the Grand Tetons! Jackson Hole, Wyoming is filled with so much natural beauty that it’s hard to take it all in. Jackson Hole is located outside of Yellowstone National Park. Don’t miss out on trying a Bison Burger while you are there.
3. Bar Harbor, Maine
This gorgeous seashore community, located next to Acadia National Park, stole my heart at the first visit. And driving through Maine was such a fun experience as we saw several lighthouses along the way. One of the highlights of visiting Bar Harbor was the Lobster boat tour on http://lululobsterboat.com. I highly recommend this tour as we visited Egg Rock Lighthouse and saw the seals in their natural habitat.. We were also able to observe and learn from the captain and crew about Lobster fishing as they caught several lobsters on our tour.
4. Grand Canyon, Arizona
A vast and magnificent sight that is a “must see” at least once in your life, the Grand Canyon makes for a memorable vacation for children and adults. There are many ways to see the Grand Canyon, such as hiking, helicopter tours, rafting, mule rides, guided tours, or simply exploring in your vehicle. If staying in a hotel inside the National Park is on your bucket list, make your reservations early in advance!
5. Washington, DC
This city is so full of history, museums, and represents our beautiful country so well. As an American, I take pride in the accomplishments of our country that is respresented in Washington DC through the memorials and statues that showcase our great history. This is the perfect family road trip for educational history a or fun vacation.
6. DisneyLand
Do you want to visit the happiest place on earth? This California road trip was a highlight in our families memories and I’m sure it will be for you, too. We spend 5 days in the Disneyland parks and didn’t want to leave. Disney’s California Adventure Parks and Disneyland are both filled with classic and new rides that will excite every member of your family. Disneyland is such a fun family trip and one of my families top spots for family travel in the USA.
7. Oahu, Hawaii
The most beautiful islands to visit are the Hawaiian islands. The people of Hawaii are friendly and the Polynesian culture is intriguing to experience. When we visited Maui, we stayed at the Grand Wailea in Wailea, Maui. http://grandwailea.com. We enjoyed the hotel and the pool area is fabulously fun for kids and adults.
8. Destin, Florida
Destin, Florida is my home away from home and is ranked by several sites as one of the most beautiful beaches in the US. https://travel.usnews.com/Destin_FL/Destin offers its visitors and residents sugar, white sandy beaches and emerald green waters. In addition, there are many family attractions, relaxation, fresh seafood restaurants and shopping available in Destin. Once you vacation in Destin, you will dream of returning every year!
9. Niagara Falls
The best time to visit Niagara Falls in the summer months from June to August but we visited Niagara Falls in October and had fabulous weather. The Maid of the Mist boat tour was the highlight of the trip as the boat took us up close to the falls and provided an incredible boat ride to experience the falls. http://maidofthemist.com. I also highly recommend seeing the falls at night. There is a light show that is very enjoyable as the sun sets on the falls.
10. Hershey, PA
When you think of “Hershey” you think of chocolate. Hershey, PA is all about chocolate – chocolate tours, chocolate candy bars, chocolate spa treatments, and so much more. This city truly is “The Sweetest Place on Earth”. We loved visiting Hershey so much that we have taken the kids back several times. The Lodge has a warm “homey” feeling with an indoor waterpark that the kids enjoyed. We have plans to visit Hershey again soon!
11. Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone was America’s first National Park and is a bucket list family vacation.Yellowstone is a very large national park and it takes planning and strategies to see all of it. IF you are interested in staying in a hotel in the park, you need to plan to make your reservations a year in advance of your trip. And trust me, it’s well worth it!
12. New York, New York
The city that never sleeps . . .The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, 9/11 memorial, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Broadway shows, and SO much more to experience. This City is a haven for families that want to experience an iconic family vacation.
Feel free to comment and tell me of places that your family has LOVED to travel. We are always up for more adventures and I would love to hear about yours!
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