A family destination must offer different entertainment and gastronomic options and have hotels or resorts that receive groups with children. That is why we bring you a short list of the best places to enjoy a family day out in the United States.
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- Washington, DC: For families who seek or prefer more cultural or educational visits, they will find many alternatives in the capital, Washington, DC. The enjoyment is equal for adults and children touring a large number of monuments, such as a visit to the Lincoln Memorial or spending an afternoon at the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Museum of Aerospace, or Natural History. In addition, most of the main attractions are free and there is a wide range of hotels to choose from. Ideal to combine with the nearby city of Philadelphia. Amazing family destination.
- San Diego: Pleasant temperatures year-round and miles of beaches are just a few of the reasons families love vacations in San Diego. The city offers a plethora of outdoor activities and attractions like SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo that both kids and adults will enjoy. Ideal to combine with other cities on the west coast of the country.
- Yellowstone: Yellowstone is renowned for its natural wonders like Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs, where you can explore through its trails and bead the park for stunning views of waterfalls, forests, and lakes. What better family show than watching that beautiful sky on a star-filled night, while roasting marshmallows around a campfire? Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon Falls are very popular for adventure travelers, but the park also lends itself to horseback riding or days of fishing on the lake.
- Orlando: There is not much to say about the Orlando and Walt Disney World parks. The options are very varied, for all tastes and ages. The magical world of Harry Potter attracts large numbers, the epic Walt Disney World Resort still attracts young and old with its variety of games and attractions. And although it can be an exhausting trip for parents, look for a good hotel or resort where you can rest and add a day at the spa.
- Yosemite: Just a few hours drive from San Francisco or Lake Tahoe, this national park makes it an ideal getaway to add to other destinations or cities on the west coast of the country. There are also adequate accommodations and park facilities to facilitate visits by family groups. Yosemite is full of natural wonders worth discovering, like Mariposa Grove. You can follow visitors along the John Muir Trail and Mist Trail, or head off the beaten path and hike up to Tuolumne Meadows. There are many options, and many ways to go, in winter also skiing possibilities, and take the time to relax in Yosemite Valley, where you will find most of the services and accommodations.