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Best Family Vacation Locations

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July 21, 2016

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If you are looking for the Best family Vacation Location to visit this year, we have what we feel are the ultimates here to share with you. The best family vacation locations are places that include tons of fun activities for the entire family, as well as a great budget-friendly travel experience. Some are classics you probably already know, while others are great options that are lesser known but still amazing for your family to experience.

Best Family Vacation Locations

Best Family Vacation Locations

When I start planning a family vacation I want to make sure that there is enough activities in which everyone will enjoy. So if you have family members who are adventurers and others who like to keep their feel on the ground, make sure that you choose a location in which you will cater to both! You want this to be the best experience ever and making everyone happy will make you happy!

Here are some of the best family vacation locations you need to check out:

Honolulu, Hawaii

You may think this is too expensive, but with the right budgeting and searches on travel sites for great deals, you’ll find that Hawaii isn’t that hard on your budget. It is ideal for families with tons of fun beach themed activities, great cultural experiences, and of course amazing food. There are parks, beaches, restaurants, hotels, resorts, and even water parks on the island of Oahu to keep your family happy. For more adventurous families, there are golf courses, hiking trails, waterfalls, the zoo, aquarium, and many more things for a family to experience together.

San Diego, California

This amazing coastal city near the border of Mexico is a great family friendly vacation location. Not only do you have miles of great beaches for surfing or swimming, you are within an hour of Legoland, SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and other popular amusement parks and attractions. Balboa Park in the center of San Diego offers tons of totally free activities for the entire family along with great museum options that anyone would enjoy.

Portland, Oregon

This thriving eclectic city has something for everyone. Within an hour of the coast, it has great mountain hikes, trails, water rafting, and spectacular views. Local nightlife, theaters, live music, and restaurants with award winning chefs appeal to many. For more family friendly venues, you can enjoy time in the parks, zoo, museums, and at the local farmers markets.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This city is full of history, fun family activities, amazing food culture, and most of all – it is a central location that is near many other great attractions. Whether you want to run over to New York City, or had down to Washington D.C., Philadelphia is a short drive from landmarks, theme parks and more.

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Typically known as a party town during Spring Break, Myrtle Beach is actually an amazing family vacation location to consider. With tons of beaches, resorts, and hotels to choose from it can fit into nearly any budget. There are amazing restaurants, kid friendly museums and attractions, live music venues, and tons of shopping. This truly does have something for everyone.

Nashville, Tennessee

This hub of country music is also a great tourist destination for those who prefer different genres of music. With Centennial Park featuring amazing playgrounds, the life size Parthenon replica, and of course museums and ponds to walk around, you have just the beginning of an amazing vacation. There are tons of local museums, life music, dance clubs, and kid-friendly attractions that everyone will enjoy in the heart of the South.

St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis is one of the most budget-friendly destinations your family can visit. With tons of totally free things to do like visit the zoo, the kids museum, or spend time walking around downtown, this city works for any budget. If adventure is more your style, Six Flags isn’t far and offers a thrilling ride for your kids. Music, live theater, and food are also great cultural experiences in the heart of this Midwestern city with tons of history.

Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee has been one of our most recent trips and I never knew that a town would be filled with so much history, like our visit to Mission San Luis. Filled with museums, kids activities, live shows, and college life. Plus, it’s not a far drive to other wonderful locations in Florida such as Orlando, Tampa, and even Miami. 

No matter where you want to travel this year, there are tons of great family vacation locations you and your family will enjoy. The importance is that you are all together as a family having the time of your life!

What other locations would you add to this list?

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