![Baby boy looks at pumpkin in his lap.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2024/09/autumn-boy-baby-pumpkins-c-jill-wellington-pixabay-8334944_1280-1024x803.jpg)
24 Fabulous Fall Getaways For 2024
Fall is a fabulous time to get away without busting the budget, whether you want to take the kids apple picking and leaf peeping, head to a festival, or revel in your first trip...
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![The restored 18th century homes of Elfreth's Alley Philadelphia](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2018/07/philadelphia-Historic-District-Elfreths-Alley-1024x576.jpg)
Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From Philadelphia
Philadelphia families know the big state of Pennsylvania offers many possible weekend getaways. But have you considered the big city life, sand beaches and roller coasters nearby...
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Family-Friendly Hotels in Washington DC: Perfect for Your Next Vacation!
Washington DC has approximately 149 hotels with 34,000 hotel rooms, ranging from economical chains to 5-star blowout hotels with swimming pools frequented by presidents and kings...
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![Family on an inflatable raft ride the rapids down the Grand Canyon with OARS outfitters. Photo by Josh Miller for OARS](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2024/01/oars-arizona-grand-canyon-photo-c-Josh-Miller-500-1024x576.jpg)
24 Best Spring Break Vacation Ideas for 2024
Are sun and sand, snow, or city lights among your spring break ideas? Maybe you want to sail away being pampered every minute (No meals to cook! No beds to make!) Maybe you want...
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![Classic train waiting to depart the Strasbourg Pennsylvania station.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2020/05/pa-strasburg-rr-train-waiting-departure-1024x768.jpg)
7 Top Train Trips for Exploring the East
With more than 50 years of service experience, Amtrak presents seven top Eastern train trips -- all short ones ideal for family-friendly trips. We know families with little ones...
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![Mount Vernon, on the banks of the Potomac River, boasts beautiful landscaping at any time of year.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2021/01/mtvernon-aerial-by-MVLA-c-rob-schenk-nv16070505v_012-1024x682.jpg)
Mount Vernon, Virginia – Explore The Historical Beauty
Celebrate Independence Day and experience America's founding on a Mount Vernon weekend. The Mt. Vernon estate is George and Martha Washington's home and farm in Virginia. Take...
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Destinations Where Black Lives Matter
Explore historic sites, institutions and Black culture destinations where Black lives matter. These destinations will fuel fascinating conversations about race and justice that...
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![Kids can see how aircraft are restored before display at the Udvar-Nazy Center of the NASM.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2020/08/NASM-usvar-hazy-kids-watch-2018-03729-S.jpg)
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center
Family travelers looking for some "space" away from the crowds should plan a weekend around the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia....
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![Michelle and Barack Obama in Hawaii with their daughters.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2019/02/obama-sasha-baby-hawaii-1024x776.jpg)
9 Lessons Learned: Michelle Obama on Becoming a Family Traveler
I recently learned some family travel lessons from former First Lady Michelle Obama. As one of the most traveled women in the world, she spent some of her White House years becoming a family traveler. Anyone...
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