Explore Chicago with Kids: 3-Day Itinerary for Families

Explore Chicago with Kids: 3-Day Itinerary for Families

As one of the largest cities in the U.S., Chicago is a premier bucket list destination for families in the Midwest. Chicago is famous for its deep dish pizza, striking architecture, and vast cultural attractions and museums. With literally hundreds of Chicago family activities to chose, we’ve rounded up the top things to do in Chicago with kids for a 3 day weekend getaway, plus tips on where to stay, eat and play on a budget when visiting Chicago, Illinois. Your children will love the zoos, hands-on museums, and amazing playgrounds while exploring the Windy City.

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Michigan ‘Staycation’ Ideas for Spring Break
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Michigan ‘Staycation’ Ideas for Spring Break

Looking for the best places to go for Spring Break in your home state of Michigan. We’ve rounded up the best cities for a Michigan day trip or weekend getaway. With a wide range of indoor children’s museums, zoos, state parks, butterfly gardens and indoor waterparks to explore, there’s plenty of things to do for kids over Spring Break. Who says you can’t have fun at a Michigan staycation to Detroit, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Boyne City, Midland, Frankenmuth, or Lansing.

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US Spring Break Trips Filled with Outdoor Adventures

US Spring Break Trips Filled with Outdoor Adventures

Planning a Spring Break Trip? I’ve teamed up with my favorite travel bloggers to share some epic US vacations that are filled with outdoor adventures for families. Pack your kid’s bags and get ready to create unforgettable memories. From National Parks to gorgeous beaches, waterfall hikes, and off-road adventures there is truly something for everyone. This guide has both budget-friendly and splurge worthy locations with a wide range of vacation destinations on the West coast, Southwest, the islands and even the Midwest.

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Family-Friendly Vacation Guide to Fort Myers, Florida
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Family-Friendly Vacation Guide to Fort Myers, Florida

Experience sun-kissed days at the beaches in Fort Myers, Florida with this sample itinerary. A perfect warm weather vacation destination in the South for kids. We’ve got the ultimate guide on where to stay and eat and play. Florida is an ideal family Spring Break trip for outdoor enthusiasts dreaming of amazing hikes at Lover’s Key or Koreshan State Park, jet boat rides through the Everglade, manatee viewing, golfing, waterfront restaurants, sandy beaches and shelling at Sanibel Island.

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Visiting The Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg for Spring Break

Visiting The Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg for Spring Break

The Great Smoky Mountains is a perfect Spring Break destination for families. With tons of exciting outdoor activities to explore the beautiful Smoky Mountains including hiking to waterfalls, ziplining and horseback riding. Not to mention there are plenty of indoor attractions like aquariums, dinner theater shows, amusement parks and museums. This guide will help you decide where to stay and chose what to do! You can’t go wrong with choosing to visit near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in Tennessee for your next family vacation. Check out our personal experiences and recommendations for visiting the Smoky mountains including a 6 day itinerary.

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The Great Smoky Mountain’s Waterfall Hiking Guide for Families

The Great Smoky Mountain’s Waterfall Hiking Guide for Families

The Great Smoky Mountains is home to hundreds of cascading waterfalls, creek side trails and picturesque mountain views. It can be difficult to choose which hiking trails would be best for your family while visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in Tennessee. We’ve narrowed it down to the best waterfall hiking trails for families, plus tips for hiking in the Smokies, bear safety and a complete packing list.

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