Looking to take your family on a vacation and inexpensive vacation ideas?
If you've already been on a Disneyland vacation, and are wondering where else to go for a summer family vacation in the US this year, we have you covered!
Below, we have a great selection of
top family destinations in the US, which boast great shopping and nightlife opportunities, beaches and fun attractions for the entire family to enjoy such as visiting water parks, zoos, aquariums, etc.
#1 San Diego
The city of San Diego in California has to be the number one destination for a action-packed family vacation in southern California
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San Diego boasts some many kid stuff to do and attractions to visit such as:
- San Diego Zoo & Safari Park
- Sea World (pictured)
- Legoland in Sabre Springs
- Scripps Aquarium in La Jolla
- the tidepools at Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma
- La Jolla Cove where you can see seals and sea lions hauled out on the beach (amazing!)
#2 Door County
Door County in Wisconsin is another of the top family destinations in the US, and one of the best places to enjoy an outdoor vacation.
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Door County offers so many opportunities for outdoor
activities such as swimming and canoeing on Lake Michigan, all of which
kids will love!
There are beautiful lighthouses to explore, antique and art shops to
visit and plenty of restaurants where you can sample Door County’s famed
fish boils!
#3 Chicago
The Windy City in the
state of Illinois
is another excellent choice for a family getaway, especially if you’re
looking for destinations packed with tourist attractions and cool things
to do such as exploring downtown Chicago attractions, which include:
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- the Navy Pier (pictured) attraction where you can book a sightseeing cruise along Lake Michigan
- Willis (Sears) Towers, where you can enjoy amazing panoramic views of the city
- Shedd Aquarium where the little ones will love seeing whales and dolphins.
#4 Atlanta
The city of Atlanta may not be near the coast but this enchanting city truly boasts a myriad of attractions that a family could ever want!
Downtown Atlanta boasts so many attractions and things to do such as visiting:
- Georgia Aquarium
- Coke Museum
- CNN Center
- Zoo Atlanta
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Stone Mountain Park (pictured), which is one of the best places to visit in Georgia as it boast a myriad of attractions that range from amusement attractions such as a scenic railroad and sky ride, to the Antebelum Plantation museum.
#5 Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg
Located in the state of Tennessee, both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are two other top family destinations in the US, especially if you’re planning an inexpensive family vacation.
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Both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are located within a
short distance of each other, and minutes away from the Great Smoky
Mountains national park where you can enjoy a ton of recreational
pursuits and fun family outdoor activities.
The town of Pigeon Forge is great for evening entertainment as it boasts
comedy, music, and magic shows, as well as shops and restaurants.
Gatlinburg boasts museums and restaurants as well, and the best thing is
that you’re minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountains national park
where you can see waterfalls and wildlife like bears!