Plan a trip that your kids will remember for a lifetime. Learn more about coastal and lake vacations like Myrtle Beach and Lake Placid .
Historic Lewes Delaware features pristine beaches parks and historic sites perfect for peaking kids' interest. Swimming surfing and shopping for sweets are also popular activities for kids. Find out more about family vacations in Lewes. See more »
Your getaway car with cans dragging from the bumper just peeled out of the reception parking lot. Finally -- the honeymoon. Where are you going? Is it one of these top five spots?
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Famous for its wild ponies and other wildlife Assateague Island National Seashore straddles the coast of Maryland and Virginia. It features beautiful beaches and hiking trails. Learn more about Assateague Island National Seashore.
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At Baltimore's Inner Harbor the city's top tourist attraction water taxis shuttle visitors between the aquarium museums the IMAX theater the USS Constellation and many other attractions. Learn more about this family vacation destination.
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Bar Harbor the gateway to Maine's Acadia National Park has long been a popular tourist spot featuring activities such as kayaking and canoeing boat tours and nature programs. Find out more about Bar Harbor.
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More than 17 miles of beaches, a rocky coastline and a quaint town with an old-fashioned feel make Block Island a comfy, family-friendly vacation spot.
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Boothbay Harbor lies along the coast of Maine. It's often called the Boating Capital of New England, and runs a popular summer festival. Learn how Boothbay Harbor is great for whale-watching, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, fishing, and camping.
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Cape Hatteras is a largely untamed string of barrier islands about 70 miles long. This natural wonder has a distinct culture and fascinating history. Read about family vacations to Cape Hatteras, home to beaches, dunes, woodlands, and marshes.
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Cape May is a peninsula at the southern tip of New Jersey, and the nation's oldest seaside resort. It was settled by 17th-century whalers and is now a magnet for visitors from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Read about Cape May vacations.
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With art exhibitions waterfront festivals regattas and races sportfishing contests and boat shows Chesapeake Bay is the perfect summer vacation spot. Learn more about the Bay and other family vacations in Maryland.
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Destin, Florida, is renowned for its deep-sea fishing, but kids also love its white sandy beaches that are a shell-collector's paradise. Learn more about this great vacation spot at HowStuffWorks.
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Attention all nature lovers and beachcombers! South Carolina's Edisto has long stretches of peaceful sandy beach. Learn more about this quiet seaside retreat.
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Georgia's Golden Isles -- Sea Island Jekyll Island St. Simons Island Little St. Simons Island and Cumberland Island -- feature a variety of outings to suit a family's range of ages and interests. Learn more.
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The 160-mile stretch of barrier islands and coastal shores that make up Gulf Islands National Seashore has been described as the Crown Jewel of Mississippi, and it's easy to see why. Learn about family vacations to Gulf Islands National Seashore.
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Gulf Shores Alabama offers miles of white sand beaches and the water is swimmable eight months of the year. Visitors will also enjoy such activities as miniature golf and water parks. Learn about this family vacation destination.
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Hilton Head Island is one of the premier beach getaway destinations in the Southeast. It was named for William Hilton, an English sea captain who explored the island in the 17th century. Learn about family vacations to Hilton Head barrier island.
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Jekyll Island is one of Georgia's Golden Isles. It is Georgia's smallest barrier island and lies midway between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida. Learn about the fascinating history and variety of relaxing activities on this small island.
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Located at the tip of the Florida Keys, Key West's average temperature is a mild 77.8 degrees. Storms aside, Key West has few highs or lows -- just steady sunshine, perfect for relaxing on the beach to soak up some sun. Read about Key West vacations.
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Kiawah Island is one of the more peaceful places along South Carolina's coast. The islanders have worked hard to keep overdevelopment at bay. Find out more about family vacations at this unspoiled beach.
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At Lake Placid, kids can experience the thrill of a luge or bobsled ride, and they can watch ski jumpers practice. Intermediate skiers can also learn to ski jump. Find out more about Lake Placid.
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Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire's largest lake featuring festive beaches and friendly villages to explore. Popular activities here include sailing kayaking boat tours and ice fishing. Find out more about family vacations in Lake Winnipesaukee.
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