US Family Tours And Attractions
A gallery view of some of our favorite daytrips, sightseeing excursions and city tours for families visiting the US.
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Family-Friendly Hotels in Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge, Colorado -- a funky, reformed mining town -- has gone upscale with gorgeous luxury properties at the mountain base, perfect for families with the splurge instinct....
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A Day in Princeton, New Jersey
My teen-aged daughter Maddy and I recently spent an activity filled day in Princeton, New Jersey. Equidistance from New York and Philadelphia, it is well connected...
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Wentworth Inn, Luxury on the New Hampshire Seacoast
If your anything like my two teenaged kids, traveling with your parents can sometimes be a little...
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Washington DC, The National Cathedral
This is an architecturally dramatic monument to Christianity, past presidents and current events, as well as an engaging center for Medieval crafts and ways. In a city better known for museums...
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Newport Beach, California Soothes Little Souls
Stay in pretty Newport Beach, California and enjoy the best of both worlds -- with Disneyland nearby and beautiful beaches right beneath your feet. Southern California's picturesque Newport Beach,...
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Becoming An Astronaut On Cape Canaveral
A wannabe astronaut delights in the many varied outer space-themed attractions, museums and classes in central Florida that are designed for all ages."One small step for a man, one giant leap..."...
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Mohegan Sun Hotel Casino Brings Vegas To Connecticut
This glitzy casino resort delivers the thrilling gaming and nightlife getaway you've been craving without having to leave the kids behind.If you think Las Vegas is the only place to find amazing...
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High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid, New York
This traditional lodge in the heart of Lake Placid provides an easy and comfortable base for families who choose outdoor adventures in the Adirondacks.Located in the northernmost park of New York...
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Washington’s New Art And Soul Fuels City
A new mood in the nation's capital promotes slow food, organic produce, folk arts, and American heritage -- all to the betterment of the U.S. government.A new mood in the nation's capital promotes...
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Meet Four-Legged Friends In St. Louis
For warm and fuzzy low-cost fun, there's nowhere like Missouri, where animals make animal-lovers of all visitors.If you’ve traveled around the Midwest lately, you’ve heard a lot...
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Writers Comment On A Winner: “The Pennsylvania Hills”
For 2009, the winners of the Family Travel Forum Teen Travel Writing Scholarship were selected by professional writers and editors from the Society of American Travel Writers. They chose Kassandra...
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U.S. Trusted Traveler Programs And WHTI Regulations
The latest regulations from U.S. Customs and Border Protection explain some of the alternatives to expensive passports for international border crossings in the WHTI.U.S. border crossing requirements...
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Travel Made Social: gtrot.com
I want to go to Mexico during spring break. The only problem is that I don’t know much about Mexico. Ten years ago, I would've had have to call each of my friends individually to see if any...
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Sea Kayaking In Baja California
Like remote places, but don't like giving up modern comforts? This reviewer heads to a Mexican wilderness retreat for kayaking and exploring marine life in Baja California. If the thought...
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Lone Mountain Ranch, Big Sky, Montana
This family finds going home to Big Sky's exclusive family ranch provides unforgettable outdoor fun all year round.Thomas Wolfe once said, "You can't go home again", but this summer I discovered...
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Stowe Mountain Resort For Four Season Family Fun
All year round, the picture-perfect village of Stowe and the mountain resort that crowns it welcome families with outdoor adventures and activities to suit every interest. While strolling...
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Boca Raton Resort And Club
This mother and daughter enjoyed a relaxing beach, plus great programs for children and adults, at the Boca Raton Resort in Florida. While Florida certainly has plenty of resorts to choose...
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Yosemite: Almost Sleeping with Coyotes
“It’s another thirty-five miles t’the valley floor,” the Yosemite National Park gate keeper drawled. Free of Fresno, the drive up to this point took us past hazy, crushed-velvet...
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Bus Bazaar Lee: Pennsylvania to New York
Taking the bus has never been so exotic. Why travel by bus? Planes are faster, trains are bigger and cars more personalized – yet, I chose bus over all other means to take the hours-long...
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Classy Adventures At Stonewater Cove Resort, Missouri
This is the place to escape the modern world and explore the great outdoors -- a 500-acre retreat with uniquely crafted lodging and fabulous gourmet meals. Surrounded by the calm, crisp waters...
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Custom Itinerary – Driving the Pacific Coast Highway and Visiting Yosemite National Park
Q. Amelia M. of Van Nuys, California writes: My family of four, including myself, my 73-year-old mother and two sons (ages 11 and 22) want to drive the PCH from Southern California, and visit Yosemite....
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Hawk Cay Resort Review – The Perfect Family Vacation
This Florida Key resort with its many family activities is surprisingly civilized in an archipelago known for its casual vibe and funky charms.
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Snowmass, Colorado In Winter: All Ages And All Abilities
Physical and cultural activities abound at the four Aspen mountains, some of Colorado's most family-friendly snowsports and adventure destinations. Physical and cultural activities abound at the four...
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Custom Itinerary – Off the Beaten Path in Florida
Q - Latricia G. of Surprise, Arizona inquires: Our family group of 3 adults and 6 kids are planning to visit Tampa and Orlando. While we do want to visit the theme parks, we'd like some information...
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More Than Meets The Eye in Downtown St. Petersburg Florida
While St. Petersburg, Florida is only a bridge away from the more populated city of Tampa, this quaint region offers a plethora of diverse attractions and privately owned eateries and museums. While...
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Custom Itinerary – San Diego for Families
Q. Sheila S. of Norwalk, Ohio needs information: "My husband and I and our 8 and 11-year-olds want to go to San Diego in January. We need information on family attractions and want to know if it is worth...
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Top Cheap American Hotel Chain: Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites in the United States is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. Looking for a budget hotel can be a daunting task. Granted, while en...
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Custom Itinerary – Looking for Luxury in Hawai’i
Q - Steve M of Sudbury, Massachusetts writes: We need some suggestions for a luxurious resort in Hawai'i where we can to with our two teens (ages 15 and 17) and our toddler (age 2). My wife and I have...
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Top Cheap Reunion Getaway: Asilomar Conference Grounds, California
The Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award.The Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California...
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Top Cheap Ski Getaway: White Mountains, New Hampshire
The White Mountains of New Hampshire is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. Ski vacations can be expensive and difficult to plan if you don’t know where...
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Custom Itinerary – Weekend in Maine
Q - Jeff L. of Trenton, New Jersey asks: My family, including a 1, 6 and 9-year-old will be spending a long weekend in Bethel, Maine and we are looking for some activities that include watersports,...
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Top Cheap Ski Getaway: Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Lake Tahoe, on the Nevada California border is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. Ski vacations can be expensive and difficult to plan if you don’t...
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Top Cheap Reunion Getaway: Crystal Coast, North Carolina
The Crystal Coast of North Carolina is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award.The Crystal Coast of North Carolina is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For...
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Top Cheap Cruise Getaway: Carnival Freedom
Carnival Cruise Lines' Freedom is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. Hitting the open seas may sound a little too luxurious for the budget-minded family. ...
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Rocky Mountain High: Breckenridge With Teens Or Babies
When you're doing snowsports with teens, you need more than just a great mountain, you need a great scene. Breck delivers all-around fun plus super infant and toddler programs.What if you asked...
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Albany, New York Hotels And Restaurants
Suggestions for family-friendly hotels and restaurants in New York's capital region and surrounds.With so much to visit, Albany is definitely more than just a benchmark for car-weary travelers...
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Vermont’s Smugglers Notch For Grown-Ups
A Vermont mountain known for its super children's programs makes the thrill of discovery available in an adults-only camp rated M. There's something funny about Smugglers' Notch Resort, a ski...
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Point Reyes National Seashore, California
Whale-watching, black raspberry-picking, hiking, good eating, arts n' crafts, and elk-tracking are a few of the quiet family pleasures to be found in California's most popular park preserve. Whale-watching,...
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Tidying Up At Virginia’s Tides Inn
Join a Virginia family as they slow up and wind down at this sleepy, multi-generational, riverside family resort. The Tides Inn,...
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Spreading Out In A Family-Friendly New York Hotel
It's not easy to find a Manhattan hotel where there's room for the kids, extra closet space, and a kitchenette that minimizes room service spend.The family-run Affinia brand has five...
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Families wanted for the ultimate Dude Ranch Vacation Experience
With the economy having been in a steady downhill spiral over the past couple years, many businesses like ours are having to revamp their marketing strategies and veer farther away from traditional...
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Fun Together and Fun Apart in Upstate New York
Horseback riding at the Rocking Horse Ranch Resort (800/647-2624; 845/691-2927) in Highland, New York was great family fun. Besides the...
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Family Resort on Sanibel
I found a great family resort at Casa Ybel on Sanibel Island, Florida, where we stayed for seven wonderful days. At $2520 for four of us, we thought it was real value, and your family...
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Crested Butte, Colorado
Crested Butte is one of the last family-owned ski areas. The pricing is excellent for families there. The kids pay a fee equal to their own ages (from ages 5 to 12) for a lift ticket, and...
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Colonial Williamsburg Is Amazing
Staying in one of the restored Colonial houses in Williamsburg, Virginia [is amazing.] We have done this with our sons for years and it's a favorite trip for our family. You get all the benefits...
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Bozman, Maryland
We were RV camping on the Chesapeake Bay peninsula a few years ago, when I noticed on the map a town with my family name: Bozman, Maryland. We had to go visit, and soon discovered...
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A Vermont Family Resort
Our favorite family inn is called The Highland Lodge. It's located in Greensboro, Vermont, about 50 minutes from Stowe. It's a lovely family...
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A Grand Family Reunion in Wyoming
We're at the HF Bar Dude Ranch (307/684-2487) outside Buffalo, Wyoming, a treat of Grandma Hastings, who didn't want us to 'lose Wyoming'. It occupies 9,000 acres in Saddlestring...
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