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.
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.
Northern Great Lakes Loop
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior are beautiful lakes to visit in the summer.
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.
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!
Yellowstone and Grand Teton
Yellowstone National Park is located in the Northwest corner of Wyoming, and expands into parts of Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone is a great family vacation destination if you enjoy seeing incredible and unique natural beauty. Many of the popular sites
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is located on Mount Dessert Island on the coast of Maine. Here you can enjoy the beauty of nature surrounded by mountains, rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, lakes, and lush forests.
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
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
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