We are a family of 5 and have been traveling with the kids basically since they were born. Here is a list of our favorite family places!
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My family of 5 loves it here! The older kids can have a great time as well on the ropes course, bigger water slides and the MagicQuest interactive game. Younger kids will love the waterpark and activities. Something for everyone!
Great Wolf Lodge - Grand Mound, WA
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One of our very favorite places when our boys were 2-12. The hotel is Lego themed and so fun! After a long day at the Lego theme park, parents can enjoy happy hour while kids are having a blast on the Lego themed toys in the hotel lobby and courtyar...
LEGOLAND California Hotel - Tripadvisor
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Such a cool lodge for the family while you are exploring Zion National Park! We rented one of the cabins and it was spacious and comfortable for my family of 5. Mini golf, awesome pool, rock climbing and horseback riding are just some of the thing...
ZION PONDEROSA RANCH RESORT $131 ($̶1̶7̶9̶)
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I was a bit apprehensive about bringing the kids to NYC but this hotel right in the heart of Times Square was amazing! I felt safe and so many attractions and restaurants were walking distance. The rooms were spacious and slept our family of 5 comf...
New York Marriott Marquis
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Whenever we go to Disneyland, this is our absolute favorite. Walking distance to the park so taking breaks during the day is easy even for grandma. The food in the lobby restaurant is great and so are the happy hour cocktails. Rooms are a good lay...
Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance
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This is one activity we did in Kauai that my kids are still talking about! So much fun! Kayak for 1/2 mile, then hike through the lush jungle to a waterfall for picnic lunch. It was so much fun! Tour guides were knowledgeable and entertaining too...
Half-Day Kayak and Waterfall Hike Tour in Kauai with Lunch
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We love this one in the summer or winter with the kids ( or parents only vacation) In the winter they have a fun lake cruise to the N Pole with hot cocoa that every kid will love! In the summer there are so many fun activities including hiking, padd...
The Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort
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We did this as an excursion while on the Disney cruise and it was SO much fun! They let you actually swim with these giant beautiful stingrays and touch and feed them. I would love to do this again!!
Tickets & Tours - Stingray City, Cayman Islands - Viator
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I loved this as much as the kids! You get a whole day of fun at this all inclusive resort- we swam with dolphins, fed stingrays and floated the lazy river through a bird aviary. Also snorkeling with tropical fish. So much to do we didn't get it a...
Discovery Cove
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If you are in Maui this is the one excursion to not miss! My kids loved snorkeling next to this crater and we saw so many tropical fosh! The slide off the boat was a big hit for them as well- I liked the jungle cocktail they served on the ride back...
Tickets & Tours - Molokini Crater, Maui
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If you are heading to Universal Studios, this place was perfect for the family! Huge pool on site and many food options made this a great choice for us. The best part was the shuttle to the parks- they came every few minutes and it was so easy eve...
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
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This place is fun for the whole family in summer and winter! It has a great village area with tons of great shopping and fun restaurants! In the summer there are a lot of activities for the kids at the base of the mountain. In the winter they offe...
This cruise is great with the kids and the best way to get up close to the Statue of Liberty! It's only an hour long, and plenty of time for great pics in front of Lady Liberty! A must do while you are in NYC
Tickets & Tours - Statue of Liberty, New York City
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Around Thanksgiving they transform this resort into a winter wonderland and it is so fun for the whole family! 6 million holiday lights, ice skating, igloos with fire pits for s'mores and so much more! Great pool and cocktails make it perfect for p...
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
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Super fun for the family to come and play in the snow! An ice skating rink complete with ice shows, nighttime sleigh ride and fun activities make this the perfect winter getaway with the kids- and don't forget the skiing and sledding! Great shop...
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We had a quick day in DC with the kids and this is a must do! We could've spent the entire day here!
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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We stayed in this gem of a house when we were visiting family in the Phoenix area and it was perfect for us! Walking distance to restaurants and the Wigwam resort, it's also close to Top Golf and Glendale for many sporting events.
Litchfield Park Home w/ Pool: 1/2 Mi to The Wigwam
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Hands down one of our very favorite resorts with the kiddos! Love the lagoons for swimming and lounging,and fun resort activities for everyone. One of the pools even has a water slide, Lots of food options for even picky eaters makes this a place ...
Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club
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We took the family to Arches National Park for Spring Break and this hotel was perfect! It was less than a mile from the entrance to the park! The rooms had plenty of room for my family of 5 and the pools and numerous hot tubs were great after a lo...
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Moab
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Great place to stay with the kids while exploring the Tetons and Yellowstone. Good food options and beautiful grounds.
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa
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If you have teenagers and you are heading to Las Vegas- do this!! Â It's hard to explain what exactly it is- art exhibit meets escape room? Â It is worth the money, my kiddos and I loved it and could've spent more time exploring and enjoying this!
Meow Wolf's Omega Mart at AREA15 - Las Vegas - Viator