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20 Family Vacation Ideas Around the US for an Unforgettable All-Ages Trip
We've got tips on what to do and where to stay for all ages, budgets, and interests.
With two years of pandemic-related restrictions now mostly in the rearview at last, Americans' demand for travel is white-hot. Pent-up demand (and accumulated savings) mean travelers are ready to get back on the road (and in the skies) in a major way. Is your itchy booking finger ready to make some plans? Our list of the best family vacation ideas around the country has you covered.
Our list of top family destinations around the U.S. includes ideas for any budget, age range, and idea of a good time, from affordable national park explorations (Yellowstone turns 150 this year!) to bucket-list trip ideas (hello, Maui and Malibu). Disney fans will find options from coast to coast, and urban adventurers will find plenty of bustling picks. And we invite you to give a second look to a pair of cities you might not associate with kid-friendly fare (looking at you, Las Vegas and New Orleans)!
Our guide to the best family vacation ideas for 2022 includes 20 standout places to go around the country, as well as ideas for what to do with kids and where to stay when you get there. So read on for inspiration — and get to booking. Then get to packing!
Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra has a masters degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins.
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