Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts that replicates the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony. The first colony was established in the 17th century by...
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Harry Potter fans, this Harry Potter themed tour is for you. Kids are often bored by art museums. But Philadelphia Traveling Mom Sarah Ricks discovered a magical way to make art come to life at...
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Lighthouses dot the rocky coastline, lobster roll stands line the roads and sailboats cruise through the waters offshore – this is Maine’s Central Coast. These iconic images are just part of...
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Love the water? In New York City, you can find plenty of places to cool off, year round, for free. There are even free swimming programs, best suited for residents. But visitors to New York can go...
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How can we decipher real from fake news? It’s a timely question for adults and kids alike. So, take the family to the Newseum, located in the heart of Washington, DC on Pennsylvania Avenue,...
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When planning a trip to New York City, there are a ton of variables involved. Location is key when visiting New York City, and the Hilton Midtown has a location that cannot be beat. Just steps from...
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Philadelphia locals know where to go for a magical mosaic sculpture, great burgers, a giant wooden slide, Amish farm stands, pop-up parks, a Japanese garden, and more. Tourists know about some of...
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The trouble with many ski resorts is that there’s little else to do for families who don’t want to ski all day. And then there’s the à la carte pricing, which can become cost-prohibitive...
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There’s no denying the Philadelphia area is chock full of intriguing historic sites, but sometimes you just need to do something a little different. How about fighting zombies? Or would you prefer...
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Each year my husband and I like to go on at least two romantic getaways. For the most recent one, we decided to visit Atlantic City, New Jersey. Since this is a rare occasion, we decided to go all...
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The northeastern states of America offer some of the best family vacation destinations of the USA. There’s the pure adrenalin rush of the Big Apple, New York City. The history of Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States. The maple syrup and free-will vibe of Vermont. The rocky shoreline of Maine.
Each city, state and area offers many great options for a wonderful family vacation. It doesn’t matter where you are heading, chances are a TravelingMom has been there. Our family travel experts have vacationed around the world. With kids. We tell you what you need to know before you go. We know what works for kids and what doesn’t. And we’ve got tips for making the most of your family trip, wherever you want to go.
What You Want in a Family Vacation
On these pages, we’ll tell you about the best family hotels in the city you want to visit. We’ll tell you about the best things to do in that town. We’ll give you tips for flying there with kids, tips for saving money when you arrive and tips for getting the most out of your family vacations. And we’ll tell you the best free things to do in the town. Doing the free stuff is always the best way to save money on family vacations.
Our writers know the ins and outs of family vacations in Chicago, New York City, the Caribbean, Hawaii, London, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco and, of course that family vacation Mecca: Disney.
Get all of our tips and insight here. If you don’t find what you need, visit our TravelingMom Facebook page and post your question there. Chances are good someone will know the answer. That’s because TravelingMom’s family travel experts have been there. We have learned what works best for families. And we’re ready to share to make your family vacations the best they can be.
