Top Vacation Spots for Families in the US

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If you are planning a family vacation, you'll want to find a place that will be fun for the entire family. There are many great sports for families in the United States. To help you plan a vacation packed full of family fun, here is a look at the top vacation spots for families in the US.

1 - Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida happens to be the world's theme park capital, with many great theme parks and a variety of places that you can stay in the area. Of course, the famous Walt Disney World is located in Orlando, a popular sport for families that have children of all ages. There are a variety of resorts in the area that put you near the main attractions and have fun attractions of their own, such as "beach pools" complete with sandy beaches. Nearby there are other attractions, like water parks, Nick Hotel, Universal Studios, Sea World, and even NASA. In Orlando you are near some great beaches as well. Take a day trip to Cocoa or the famous Daytona beach or even head on down to Miami for the day while you are in the area to experience this rich culture.

Orlando, Florida

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2 - Williamsburg, Virginia

Another very popular vacation sport for families within the United States is Williamsburg, Virginia. Not only is there a lot of fun to be had at this vacation spot, but the kids will get a good education in this nation's history as well while you are there. With actors in the town and exciting reenactments, your kids will be able to watch history come to life. Nearby you'll find Water Country USA and Busch Gardens for some exciting theme park fun. You'll also be fairly close to other history and fun sites, like Jamestown and Yorktown.

3 - Arizona

The entire state of Arizona happens to be a popular place for families to come for an exciting vacation. Of course, the amazing Grand Canyon is one of the favorite sports for families to visit. Enjoy seeing the canyon, raft down the Colorado river, explore the canyon on a mule, or even go up in a helicopter to get the view from the air. Sedona, Arizona is also popular with families, known for the famous red rocks that are stunning. There are great hotels, family resorts, and many great activities to enjoy in the area.

Beautiful Arizona

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Cathedral on the Rocks Sedona, Arizona

4 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach in South Carolina is another very popular vacation spot for families to visit in the United States. This is one of the best beaches and millions visit this area every single year. The Grand Strand, which is a 60 mile length of beach, includes Myrtle Beach, so you are sure to find a sport to kick back and relax in the sand and surf. In the area there are dinner shows, water parks, amusement parks, and even the Hard Rock Park that you can enjoy.

5 - Hershey, Pennsylvania

The entire family will enjoy visiting Hershey, Pennsylvania, another hot spot for families. Not only can you visit the amazing Hershey Chocolate factor, but you can enjoy hours of fun in Hersheypark, an amusement park that has been vote the top amusement park out there. You can enjoy the Hotel Hershey, which is a lot of fun, and you are not far away from other fun areas, like Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and a short three hours from New York City.

Hershey Gardens
Hershey Gardens

6 - Yellowstone National Park

You'll also find that Yellowstone National Park is a top vacation spot for families to visit. There are more than 2 million acres to explore, full of wildlife, incredible scenery, and even exciting geysers. The most famous of the geysers is Old Faithful that you can enjoy seeing while you are there. You can also enjoy seeing the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the Mammoth Terraces, and some great lodging areas.

Old Faithful
Old Faithful

The Wonders of Yellowstone

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Lewis River

These are just a few of the top vacation spots for families that you may want to think about visiting. When you are ready to go on your next vacation, consider visiting one of these spots so you can have a great time as a family. 

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cupid51 20 months ago

Nice information, fantastic photographs! thanks for sharing!

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AllSuretyBonds Level 3 Commenter 13 months ago

Great Hub and great list!

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