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Family Vacation Ideas
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The best family vacations are available all year round. Great family vacation ideas include: sightseeing, shopping, going to the beach, camping, outdoor adventuring, finding city activities, relaxing or locating cheap vacation get-aways. WeGoPlaces.com offers a unique way to choose the ideal family vacation.
Your next vacation can be both family-friendly and completely enjoyable at any one of the following locations that are suitable for travel with children and adults. If you are looking for the best family vacation, then get ready to start.
The following locations showcase family vacation ideas for destinations that feature numerous places to visit and local things to do as well as dining and lodging options ranging from camping, to motels and hotels, and even vacation rentals. A full calendar of events and information detailing sightseeing, tickets for special events and information about tours are also provided.
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 | Gatlinburg, TN - Want a break from life's hustle and bustle? All you need is an altitude adjustment! Plan a trip to Gatlinburg today to take in the spectacular Smoky Mountains, enjoy signature events and experience the perfect family or group vacation, retreat or romantic escape. Far away from it all is closer than you think!
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Gatlinburg include family fun and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Gatlinburg are vacation rentals, hotels and motels. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Gatlinburg 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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 | Wisconsin Dells, WI - Only in Wisconsin Dells
Here are 10 reasons to drive past other destinations and deposit yourself in Wisconsin Dells for your vacation. You might be able to experience all 10 in one trip, but we recommend you visit us a few times year.
•The largest concentration of indoor and outdoor waterparks in the world.
•The world’s largest and country’s only looping waterslide, Scorpion’s Tail at Noah’s Ark Waterpark.
•The world’s longest underground roller coaster tunnel, with 90-degree turn in complete darkness for added scream-factor, is the highlight of wood roller coaster Hades at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Parks.
•The largest fleet of WWII land-to-water craft in the country, better known as DUCKS.
•The longest running outdoor show in America, the Tommy Bartlett Show, featuring water skiers and stage performers. It’s been around since 1952, when Tommy’s traveling road show first performed in the Dells.
•More holes of mini-golf than anywhere else in the state, 325 to be exact.
•Two classic Wisconsin supper clubs – Del-Bar and Field’s at the Wilderness - both designed by a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright.
•The H.H. Bennett Studio, the original 1875 studio of famed landscape photographer Henry Hamilton Bennett, who not only made Wisconsin Dells famous with his landscape photos, but also invented stop-action photography. The evidence is in his photo of his son Ashley caught mid-air leaping from one rock bluff to another.
•The International Crane Foundation, the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of cranes. This restored prairie-style sanctuary is on the outskirts of town.
•Circus World is home to the world’s largest collection of antique circus wagons and show vehicles, more than 200 in all. This historic site, just a short drive from Wisconsin Dells, also houses some 8,000 circus posters, with the earliest dating back to 1855.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Wisconsin Dells include family fun and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Wisconsin Dells are resorts, hotels and motels. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Wisconsin Dells 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: Summer and fall
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 | Plymouth, MA - Plymouth County’s tourism regions are divided into 4 distinct areas; Plymouth, America’s Hometown, The South Shore with it’s typically New England village greens, white-steepled churches and scenic coastal vistas, Cranberry Country where the fall harvests of these red berries create a colorful pallet only they can offer, and Metrosouth containing the County’s only city, Brockton where shoes, prizefighters and crafts make up the core of this “City of Champions” attraction and heritage.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Plymouth include sightseeing and family fun. Popular places to stay in Plymouth are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively above average. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Plymouth Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Mild Oct-Cool Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall
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 | Kissimmee, FL - So much to do! Orlando is the theme park capital of the world. With amusement parks like the Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld, Aquatica and Wet 'n Wild, there's truly an theme park to suit everyone. The area also offers championship golf, shopping and plenty of sunshine!
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Kissimmee include family fun and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Kissimmee are hotels, motels and resorts. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Kissimmee Weather: Jan-Mild Feb-Mild Mar-Warm Apr-Warm May-Hot 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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 | Mystic Country, CT - "Mystic Country"" has it all! Beaches, museums, casinos, restaurants, hiking, shopping, historic sites, you name it and you'll find it here. The best of historic New England and almost midway between NYC and Boston, Mystic Country has been a favorite leisure destination for more than a century.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Mystic Country include family fun and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Mystic Country are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Mystic Country Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Mild Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Mild Oct-Cool Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall
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 | Gettysburg, PA - Historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a small town with a big passion. As the site of a tragic Civil War battle in 1863 and the place where Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg welcomes millions of visitors every year who pay honor, reflect and learn about its rich history. Visitors will enjoy a wonderful mix of antique and boutique shopping, farm markets and wineries as well as outdoor recreation and award-winning golf. Gettysburg is located within close proximity of many major metropolitan areas in the Mid-Atlantic region, making it a great driving destination.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Gettysburg include family fun and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Gettysburg are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Gettysburg Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Hot Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall
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 | Quad Cities, IL - The Quad Cities is the only place where the mighty river runs east to west and the area offers affordable adventures, including: John Deere world headquarters, gaming and non-gaming riverboats, historical sites, Native American sites, museums, golf, bike paths, dining, shopping, and exciting festivals and special events. There is always something going on in the Quad Cities from festivals to year-round attractions to outdoor fun.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Quad Cities include sightseeing and family fun. Popular places to stay in Quad Cities are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Quad Cities Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Cool Nov-Cold Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall
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 | Montgomery, AL - Welcome to the Capital City of the American South. From the Civil War to Civil Rights and new visions for tomorrow, Montgomery is steeped in history, tested by rebellion and always courageous and changing. Experience our many attractions, museums and historical sites. And walk in the footsteps of the many heroes who shaped our nation and brought it forward, to today. From the courage of Rosa Parks to the steadfast dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. from the grace and beauty of the arts to the heart of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Montgomery is more than you imagined. Visit us today. www.visitingmontgomery.com
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Montgomery include sightseeing and family fun. Popular places to stay in Montgomery are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Montgomery Weather: Jan-Cool Feb-Cool Mar-Mild Apr-Warm May-Warm Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Hot Oct-Warm Nov-Mild Dec-Cool
Best Time To Go: Spring and summer
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 | Lexington, KY - Lexington is where Southern starts. It's home to world-famous horses, it's where bourbon began and history comes alive.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Lexington include sightseeing and family fun. Popular places to stay in Lexington are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and ethnic restaurants.
Lexington Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Fall and spring
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 | Lawrence County, PA - Lawrence County's rich history, scenic beauty and variety of events make this an ideal family destination. Rich in culture, the county boasts its own ballet company, community theater, genealogical research center, historic museums and art galleries. Restaurants of various ethnic cultures are unparalleled. Outdoor enthusiasts will revel in the hiking trails, rock climbing and rappelling areas, rivers for fishing and canoeing, historic covered bridges and a ruggedly beautiful state park. Two sects of old-order Amish make the sight of horse-drawn buggies on major roads commonplace. Events include antique car shows, art and storytelling festivals, horse and dog shows, quilt auctions, a county fair, hot air balloon rally plus a renowned film festival. With two internationally known fireworks display companies and a smaller retail company, Lawrence County is the Fireworks Capital of America.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Lawrence County include family fun and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Lawrence County are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively average. Enjoy ethnic and casual dining restaurants.
Lawrence County Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Cool Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall
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