Vacation Ideas in the Southeastern US
From Washington, D.C. to Florida, there are so many great places to explore in the Southeast!
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
Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach (and surrounding beaches) is a great stretch of beach in northern South Carolina. There are many affordable beachfront hotels and kid-friendly attractions and activities, making it a very popular vacation spot for families.
Washington, D.C.
The capital of the U.S.A. is filled with fun activities for families and many of them are free! Many of the museums have areas and activities specifically for kids.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is a super fun vacation for families with older kids and teens! The best part for many is Harry Potter World, where you can be immersed in the magical land of wizardry. There are also areas for
Atlanta
The biggest city in the South is also big on fun! Atlanta makes a great long weekend trip. It can get hot in the summer but there are plenty of indoor activities and ways to cool down.
Dollywood
Dollywood is a wonderful theme park in the Smoky Mountains owned by the incredible Dolly Parton.
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
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
Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC ranks as the best city in the world according to Travel & Leisure and has plenty of kid-friendly activities.
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