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Outdoor Vacation Ideas
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 Outdoor vacation ideas are numerous from coast to coast, from national parks to rivers and lakes. You’ll find what you are looking as you choose from the perfect outdoor vacation spots for your next vacation.
Each outdoor vacation destination includes a complete list of things to do, attractions, events, activities, places to stay and visitor information.
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 | Rapid City, SD - Unpack in Rapid City. Unwind in the Black Hills.
Nestled on the foothills of the Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City shines as a hub of this region's vacation activities. From Native American culture to the majestic National Parks and Monuments, you will find a wealth of opportunity in the Black Hills, home to the mysterious Badlands and Devils Tower, Wind and Jewel Caves, and the majestic Mount Rushmore. Custer State Park and Crazy Horse are also one-of-a-kind, must see attractions.
Every trip to the Black Hills should include a trip to The Journey Museum where you can take an incredible trek through over 2.5 billion years of Black Hills history. Also, visit Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries, located in downtown Rapid City. Prairie Edge is an enormous mercantile of Indian-made goods showcasing the culture, crafts and art of the Plains Indians. Rapid City also boasts numerous free attractions, including the Stavkirke Chapel, the Museum of Geology, and The City of Presidents, where visitors can view life-sized bronze statues of our nations Presidents on downtown street corners.
Coupled with the nearly 5,500 sleeping rooms located throughout Rapid City, nearly 100 quality restaurants and numerous enticing attractions Rapid City is the perfect hub for any Black Hills experience.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Rapid City include family fun and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Rapid City are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Rapid City Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Cool Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Mild Oct-Cool Nov-Cold Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall |
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 | Greensboro, NC - Come to Greesnboro where ""the middle is the best part"" - best part of North Carolina!!!! Centrally located in the heart of the state and the east coast of the United States, Greensboro is a city with something for everyone. Enjoy the new International Civil Rights Center & Museum, Children's Museum, Historical Museum, Natural Science Center, Weatherspoon Art Museum, Greensboro Cultural Center and parks galore! You can enjoy the outdoors in the many gardens and stroll along our trails. If nightlife is to your taste, don't miss the downtown hot spots! And with 7 colleges and universities there is always plenty of sports, theater, art, etc. Come to Greensboro where the middle is the best part.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Greensboro include family fun and recreation. Popular places to stay in Greensboro are hotels, motels and vacation rentals. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and barbeque restaurants.
Greensboro Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cool Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Warm Jul-Hot Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cool
Best Time To Go: Spring and summer |
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 | Sedona, AZ - Sedona, Arizona is located in northern Arizona just a 2 hour drive north of Phoenix (our state capital). Visitors can easily fly into Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix or Flagstaff's Pulliam Airport which is only a 35 minute drive to Sedona. Sedona is ranked as one of the most beautiful places in America due to the towering and expansive red rock formations that surround this small elevated desert town of a mere 19 square miles. For the outdoor enthusiast, the recreational opportunities are truly amazing. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, tubing, swimming, and camping in some of the most beautiful and secluded spots in the country. Additionally, fort those interested in artwork, we have some of the most talented artists in the world showcasing their array of mediums of artwork here in red rock country. Combine that with a wide selection of delicious restaurants ranging raw food to fine dining, there is plenty to do here while on vacation. Sedona is also just a short drive to nearly a dozen world class wineries for those wishing to indulge in a glass of vino. After enjoying all you can of red rock country, take a short two and a half hour drive to the north and you reach the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Sedona include sightseeing and adventure. Popular places to stay in Sedona are resorts, hotels and motels. Costs are relatively expensive. Enjoy gourmet / fine dining and casual dining restaurants.
Sedona Weather: Jan-Cool Feb-Cool Mar-Mild Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Hot Oct-Warm Nov-Cool Dec-Cool
Best Time To Go: Spring and fall |
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 | Asheville, NC - Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains offer much to all that visit - from the huge variety of shopping, art and local food in the city to hiking, waterfalls and breathtaking mountain views. Must see attractions include Biltmore Estate, Downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Asheville include sightseeing and recreation. Popular places to stay in Asheville are vacation rentals, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively above average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Asheville Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cool Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cool
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall |
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 | Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg Virginia is a gracious southern city where your family can find an array of true adventure. Start early in the morning and canoe the James River, bike advanced mountain trails, enjoy a hot air balloon ride, then ski or snowboard a challenging hillside complete with rails and quarter pipes all on the same summer's day...that's right, Lynchburg is now home to the only year-round, outdoor snow sports slope in the nation. And Lynchburg, the hub of Central Virginia offers adventure, entertainment, and relaxation amid the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and the scenic James River. With 'fresh and funky' sites from eclectic shopping to year-round snow sports, it's not your grandmothers' Lynchburg anymore! Discover history, outdoors, arts and culture, gracious dining and superior accommodations encircled by such renowned attractions as the National D-Day Memorial, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, Natural Bridge, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Patrick Henry's Red Hill, and the Blue Ridge Parkway and more. And with value added lodging packages and family friendly itineraries Lynchburg is the perfect spot to nestle down a few extra days and see all Central Virginia has to offer.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Lynchburg include Recreation and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Lynchburg are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Lynchburg Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Warm Jul-Hot Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Fall and summer |
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 | Branson, MO - Known as the ""Live Music Show Capital of the World,"" Branson, MO, is truly a one-of-a-kind family vacation destination and an incredible value with more than 50 live performance theaters, three pristine lakes, 12 championship golf courses, an international award-winning theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, an Historic Downtown district, shopping galore, a full range of dining options, and a host of hotels, motels, resorts, RV parks, campgrounds and meeting and conference facilities.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Branson include family fun and dining / entertainment. Popular places to stay in Branson are resorts, hotels and motels. Costs are relatively average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Branson Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Warm Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall |
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 | Taos, NM - The Taos County area offers a variety of activities including: the Taos Ski Valley, with world class skiing and instruction, the Rio Grande Gorge with whate water rafting, fishing, more, Taos Pueblo-- one of the few designated World Heritage sites in North America, amazing galleries and shopping, museums, hiking, biking, adobe architecture, high desert gardens, golf, rock climbing, hot air balloon rides historic Cumbres & Toltec SCenic RR.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Taos include Recreation and culture. Popular places to stay in Taos are hotels, motels and vacation rentals. Costs are relatively above average. Enjoy casual dining and ethnic restaurants.
Taos Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and winter |
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 | North Conway, NH - North Conway has something for everyone in the Family. For families there are plenty of activities, miniture golf, wave Pools, swimming and lots of attractions like Story Land and Santa's Village. For the shopper there is tax free shopping at more than 200 outlets, boutiques and shops. Set in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, North Conway and the surrounding Mt Washington Valley offers hundreds of hiking and biking trails, rushing waterfalls and easily accessible natural swimming holes. This is a rock climber's heaven and in the winter ice climbers rush here for the terrain and the outfitters. Oh yes, and did we mention golf? There are 10 courses within a 30-or-less minute drive from North Conway. In the Fall people from all over the world come for scenic drives and the color which blankets every turn. Enjoy the 100-mile Kancamagus Highway, one of the country's only scenic by-way loops. Look for moose and wildlift all along this route too. In the winter there are 7 ski resorts and 6 XC Centers all offering everything from easy to thrilling terrain. Each of these also offer rental shops and lessons too, plus a packed calendar of events. Add to that tubing hills, mountain coasters (not one but two!) and giant swings, plus sledding, ice skating and....well...you're getting the picture - the possibilities are endless!
In Mt Washington Valley we like to say anything is possible!
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in North Conway include family fun and adventure. Popular places to stay in North Conway are cottages, bed & breakfasts, hotels and motels. Costs are relatively above average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
North Conway Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Mild Oct-Cool Nov-Cold Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Fall and summer |
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 | Daytona Beach, FL - Our 23 miles of beaches offer a unique ocean park atmosphere where visitors can enjoy surfing lessons, parasailing, bicycle riding, ATVs, food and sundry vendors, sea kayaking and much more!
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Daytona Beach include family fun and recreation. Popular places to stay in Daytona Beach are resorts, hotels and motels. Costs are relatively average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Daytona Beach Weather: Jan-Mild Feb-Mild Mar-Warm Apr-Warm May-Warm Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Hot Oct-Warm Nov-Warm Dec-Mild
Best Time To Go: Summer and spring |
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 | Kankakee, IL - Welcome to Kankakee County! With 57 miles of winding river, rural and urban destinations, rich history, and natural beauty, there is so much to discover. Our county hosts more than 60 festivals and events throughout the year, each offering its own unique blend of heritage and fun.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Kankakee include Recreation and family fun. Popular places to stay in Kankakee are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Kankakee Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cold Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall |
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