The best family summer
vacation is often one that meets several different criteria. It must be fun,
educational, adventurous and family-friendly. Admittedly, this is a tough list
of requirements to meet in a single destination. Fortunately, we’ve done all the
leg work for you to narrow the list to a few best destinations that are bound
to create family memories that will last a lifetime.
Here are our four
recommended family summer vacation destinations in the USA.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is a
gorge that runs for 277 miles and runs as deep as 6,000 feet in some places.
The flow of water over millions of years cut out the shape of the gorge to what
it is today. There are several vantage spots to get the best view of the Grand
Canyon. But this is not all there is to do.
Don’t miss the
opportunity for your child to become a Junior Ranger during their visit. Different Junior Ranger
courses like the South Rim Junior Rangers and Phantom Rattler Junior Ranger
give young kids a real sense of achievement. There’s plenty of trips down the
river operated by several companies with plenty of experience creating
water-based enjoyment as a family. For parents with older children, there is
camping and hiking all around the area. Be sure to bring appropriate clothing
and carry enough water and snacks. After all, Arizona is known as one of the
warmest states.
Monterey, California
While Monterey lacks
the beach life present in other parts of California’s famous coastline, it more
than makes up for it with the Monterey
Bay Aquarium. Whether
being right up against the glass next to the sharks and sea turtles or watching
the staff feed the penguins, this is one aquarium that’s up close and personal
with its many fish and mammals. The Secret Lives of Seahorses is a fish tank
that is also not to be missed. Outside, walk out on the deck to see if you can
spot the many blue, humpback and gray whales that sometimes come close enough
to the shore to be seen.
Monterey itself is an
old sardine fishing town that now has a number of excellent seafood restaurants
that are worth a visit. There are a few
interesting stores dotted around that make for an interesting change of pace
too.
Park City, Utah
Utah is very much a
family destination and Park City is no exception. While the busy ski season
sees an influx of visitors to hit the snowy peaks, the city stays busy through
the summer months too. There are cultural places to visit like the collection of museums and art galleries, and
the historic Main Street with its quaint façade. Horse riding for kids and
horse steering for the younger ones exposes the children to horses, stables and
a different way of life. Mountain bike riding for the teenagers and steep
hiking trails to challenge the young adults will surely keep them occupied.
A pleasant stay in
Park City isn’t complete without an enjoyable place to call home. There are
some excellent apartments and rooms available for rental. You can view rentals here to see what’s currently available.
Not every
vacation is great for kids. The last thing you want as a parent is the kids
getting bored; this only means trouble for everyone. Each of the above
destinations provides enough varied
entertainment to keep children of all ages happy.
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