As much as our wanderlust hearts would love to pick up and travel the corners of the world full time, work and health constraints limit us to exploring it one weekend at a time.
Here are our favorite family travel spots and our top tips to help you plan your next best trip.
North East
From the bustle of New York City and the monuments of DC to the leaf peeping in Maryland and Vermont and everything in between the East Coast is packed with fun places for families.
Everything You Need to Know about New York City with Kids
Bonus: Unofficial Guide to all 21 Central Park Playgrounds
A Weekend in Long Beach NY with Kids
Weekend in Newport, Rhode Island with Kids
A Visit to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in MA
Top Places to go with Kids in Baltimore Maryland
A Weekend in Washington DC with Kids
South East
From the bustle of Atlanta to the quiet elegance of Savannah and the gorgeous beaches stretching along the shore, the Southeastern portion of the USA has become one of our favorites to visit with kids.
Weekend Camping Trip at Coopers Rock State Forest West Virginia
A Weekend in Spartanburg & Greenville SC with Kids
Top 4 Things You Can’t Miss in Atlanta GA with Kids
Family Camping at Tallulah Gorge State Park Georgia
7 Tips for Surviving Lines at Disney World
Midwest
We grew up in Wisconsin, our kids were born in Minnesota and for many, many years the Midwest was home. It might be considered farm land or a flyover spot to some, but to us it is one of the best places to visit with kids.
15+ Best Things to do in the Twin Cities MN with Kids
A Summer Weekend in Milwaukee Wisconsin with Kids
10+ Winter Activities to do in Milwaukee with Kids
10+ Things to do with Kids on Milwaukee’s East Side
15+ Indoor and Outdoor Things to do in the Madison WI area with Kids
A Weekend in the Wisconsin Dells with Kids
A Weekend in Traverse City MI with Kids
Deep South
We lived in Mississippi for a few years and made the most of our time exploring the food, sites, and beaches that the southern states offer. The definitions between Deep South and Southeastern seem to be blurred. I generally define the Deep South as the southern states that are East of Texas and not on the coast. Below are our top family friendly picks for attractions, culture, and beaches in the Deep South.
A Weekend in Chattanooga with Kids
20+ Best Things to Do with Kids in Jackson MS
A Weekend in Biloxi MS with Kids
Out West & West Coast
In 2018 we moved to California and started exploring the incredible natural beauty of the West Coast.
52 Things to do With Kids in San Diego California
Los Angeles Day Trip with Kids
Getty Villa, Percy Jackson & Mythology for Kids
Mt Whitney and Death Valley National Park with Kids
48 Hours in San Francisco with Kids
A Visit to Redwoods National Park with Kids
24 Hours in Portland OR with Kids
Family Road Trip from Portland to San Diego
Snorkeling in Oahu Hawaii with Kids
Canada
To our north, Canada brims with natural beauty and family friendly adventures. We have only begun to explore this fascinating and fun country.
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia with Kids
Central & South America
To our south there are a wealth of adventures waiting to happen. We can’t wait to see where more of them take us.
Europe
I love visiting Europe. The food. The history. The culture. The languages. The architecture. Exploring even more across the ocean is one of our top travel priorities.
BELGIUM: 8 Hours in Brussels Belgium with Kids
ENGLAND: Hiking in the 100 Acre Wood
FRANCE: Paris, France with Kids and a Food Allergy
ICELAND: 10 Must Dos in Iceland with Kids
