Vacation Ideas for Families with Elementary Aged Kids
Traveling with kids when they’re 5-10 years old is a lot of fun! They’re old enough to do more activities, to remember the experiences, no nap breaks are needed, and they aren’t on teenage sleep schedules yet. It’s a great time to travel! Check out these vacation ideas parents of kids love.
Michigan – Sleeping Bear Dunes & Mackinac Island
Michigan is an incredibly beautiful state! It is a great summer vacation destination that is great for families with kids or teens.
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
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!
Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC ranks as the best city in the world according to Travel & Leisure and has plenty of kid-friendly activities.
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
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
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.
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.
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