Prepping for a family-wide vacation? Finding the right location to please everyone can be difficult, especially when you take into account the variety of tastes, lifestyles, and age-appropriate interests. Luckily, you don’t have to go too far to experience the trip of a lifetime, thanks to all the amazing, kid-friendly destinations right here in the US. We’ve done the research and found some of the best family vacation destinations to choose from, with guaranteed activities and fun for all ages. From touring museums in Chicago in between trips to The Bean and Crown Fountain, to splashing around on the beach in Tybee Island, Georgia, there are plenty of excellent kid-friendly destinations for the whole family reachable without a passport.
From wrangling everyone to the airport or car on time to scheduling meals and activities, it seems nearly impossible for a family vacation to go off without a hitch. But thanks to these great destination options, you’ll be sure that the place you pick is a spot the whole family will enjoy. Read on for 19 of the best family vacation spots in the US—nature lovers, city dwellers, history buffs, skiers, and beach bums will all find a little something to enjoy.
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