City Vacation Ideas
There are many incredible cities that are fun to explore with kids and teens! Check out our recommendations below with ideas for what to do and where to stay in these great cities.
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.
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.
Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC ranks as the best city in the world according to Travel & Leisure and has plenty of kid-friendly activities.
Boston
Boston is a great city to visit with kids and teens because it has great parks and greenspaces, historical sites and tours that can help American history come to life, world-class museums and attractions, easy to use public transit, and
Southern California
Southern California has wonderful weather and is home to beautiful coastline, exciting cities, theme parks, and much more. Visit the San Diego Zoo, Disneyland, tour a movie studio, watch sea lions, see stars on the Holllywood walk of fame, and
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC is a beautiful city in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Asheville has a fun, artistic culture with local crafters and artists, live music venues, museums, great restaurants, historical sites like Biltmore House, and lots of
Chicago
Chicago is a great city to visit with kids! There are plenty of kid-friendly activities to do, and thanks to the breezes coming off Lake Michigan, it’s not as miserably hot as other cities if you visit during the summer.
New York City
There are so many fun things to do as a family in this incredible city! It can be a wonderful destination any time of year, but we personally most enjoy it when the weather is warmer (April – October). It
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