Vacation Ideas for Families with Tweens and Teens

The tween and teen years are an incredible time to travel with kids and let them experience more of the world. The days get busy and the years go by fast, so plan some family vacations now that they will remember forever.

Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC ranks as the best city in the world according to Travel & Leisure and has plenty of kid-friendly activities.

Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are two towns located next to Great Smokey Mountain National Park that are filled with exciting attractions, shows, and restaurants. If you’re looking for a trip that mixes natural beauty and enjoying the great outdoors with

South Dakota

See Mount Rushmore, watch buffalo grazing in the Black Hills, and explore the unique landscape of the Badlands. Southwest South Dakota has a lot to offer and makes a great family road trip!

Arches National Park in Utah

Utah National Parks

Take a road trip through 5 stunning National Parks in Utah including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. This trip can be done in 6-8 days starting from Las Vegas.

Orlando

The Orlando area is home to the best theme parks in the world! You can spend a weekend or several weeks exploring everything the area has to offer. There are also beautiful nature parks and natural springs to explore if

Walt Disney World

Disney World is a wonderful option for families! Disney World is more than just a typical amusement park – it’s a resort with themed hotels, unique restaurants, 2 water parks, a huge shopping and entertainment complex, and of course, 4

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Cancun/Riveria Maya

The beautiful East side of the Yucatan peninsula stretching from Cancun to Tulum is a very popular tourist area – and for good reason! There are tons of resorts, beautiful beaches, lush jungles, lots of fun activities to do, and

Dollywood

Dollywood is a wonderful theme park in the Smoky Mountains owned by the incredible Dolly Parton.

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