Gringa TravelingMom takes her sons to historic Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. This is the place for iconic beaches and nostalgic boardwalks, the home of the world’s first hot dogs and the...
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Grateful for the change of school schedule from Central American to Northern American, Gringa Traveling Mom’s sons finally got a summer vacation US style, experiencing summer camps in a...
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Seen all the sights in Manhattan? Discover Brooklyn. Vegetarian TravelingMom Judy Antell moved to the borough in graduate school and never left. After raising three daughters here, she is a huge...
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Lancaster PA is often overlooked by travelers and people looking for a place to go to for a vacation. But it is a place rich in culture and fun things to do for families. This list is an example of...
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a city of reinvention. When the steel industry collapsed, finding a new identity was necessary to bring the city back to life. Today, Pittsburg has consistently ranked as...
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This is a list of five of the best things to do in Burlington VT according to Gringa Traveling Mom and her family. All of the items on this list are best to be done during the summer months, but...
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Spring cherry blossoms are beautiful. But if you do not want to deal with the crowds in Washington DC, check out cherry blossoms in Philadelphia instead. In April, consider visiting Philly to...
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Have you thought of Philadelphia in a weekend? Philly is an affordable cultural and historic gem hidden in plain sight between its two flashier neighbors, New York and Washington DC. World...
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Lake Placid, New York, is a gorgeous vacation spot to eat, play, and stay no matter what time of year. Never boring, things to do in Lake Placid range from water sports to cross-country skiing to...
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One thing we know for sure — there are so many destinations in the United States worth visiting and so little time. We broke down our favorite U.S. destinations by regions, starting with the...
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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.
