{"id":680,"date":"2014-09-24T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2014-09-24T09:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flights.waveinteractive.com\/?p=680"},"modified":"2014-12-10T18:23:21","modified_gmt":"2014-12-10T18:23:21","slug":"5-u-s-vacations-your-kids-will-actually-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/5-u-s-vacations-your-kids-will-actually-like\/","title":{"rendered":"5 US Vacations That Your Kids Will Actually Like"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve managed to pry your children away from their electronic devices, congratulations: you\u2019ve taken the first step toward spending some quality \u201cfamily time\u201d together. Despite the shrill shrieks and angsty ailments being verbally thrown at you by your rambunctious brood, stand your ground. You are going to have fun on this vacation, dangit, <\/em>and make some memories to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Think long and hard about where you should devote your precious days off, and consider these top five family vacation destinations in the United States before making your decision:<\/p>\n

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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You can tell your kids that you\u2019re going to visit Yogi and Boo-Boo, but they actually live at Jellystone <\/em>Park. <\/em>Yellowstone National Park is situated on over 3,500 miles of Wyoming land and is open all year long. Although you should take weather into account if you\u2019re planning on camping, there\u2019s tons to do no matter the season. Hike, bike, and fish during the warmer months, and ski, snowshoe, or sled during the winter. Perhaps most well-known for its geyser, Old Faithful, the park is home to amazing forests and wildlife as well. Who knows, you might see an actual grizzly bear while you\u2019re there. Although it\u2019s not confirmed whether or not they actually love picnic baskets.<\/p>\n

Williamsburg, Virginia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Trick your kids into learning on vacation and take a trip to Williamsburg. Less crowded than bustling Washington D.C., this city makes our list due to its numerous historic attractions. Tracing its history back to the 17th<\/sup> century, your family will be stoked to see horse-drawn carriages, battlefield reenactments, and dudes wearing goofy powdered wigs wherever you go. Even though your children will think they\u2019re \u201cplaying\u201d as they pick apples and learn to churn butter, you know they\u2019re actually getting a valuable lesson about our country\u2019s history and <\/em>doing chores. Win-win.<\/p>\n

Santa Cruz, California<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The beach, boardwalk, and New Age hippie vibe of Santa Cruz will have you wishing you lived in Northern California. Although the city experiences a good amount of rainfall during the winter months, there\u2019s nothing better than a day spent in Santa Cruz. Explore the thrift shops and vintage diners in the downtown area, and take surfing lessons with your whole family. If the waves of the Pacific are legendary enough for the Beach Boys to sing about them \u00e0 la \u201cSurfin\u2019 USA,\u201d they\u2019re good enough for your kids to doggy paddle in. Lather up your little ones with sunscreen and spend some time getting thrilled at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which is home to the oldest rollercoaster in the state. Although the Giant Dipper was built in the 1920s, it\u2019s totally safe. Just keep your arms inside the ride, kids.<\/p>\n

San Antonio, Texas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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OK, so your kids might complain about the heat, but they\u2019ll love the barbecue. You\u2019ll love wet-napping their entire bodies after the saucy bloodbath, too. Buy everyone in your family a monogrammed cowboy hat\u2014this way, you\u2019ll not only enjoy your vacation, but you\u2019ll have embarrassing pictures to show their future spouses. Giddy up and explore the sights of Riverwalk downtown, cave and take them to Six Flags\u00ae Fiesta Texas, or hang around at the San Antonio Children\u2019s Museum. This Texas destination combines tons of kid-friendly activities with an exciting city scene, and you\u2019ll probably be able to get a really good beer at your hotel\u2019s bar, too. Yee-haw!<\/p>\n

Island of Oahu, Hawaii<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Although getting to Hawaii can be a bit pricey if you have a big clan, it\u2019s worth the extra effort. Stay on the island of Oahu and take your kids to the historic site of Pearl Harbor to learn about America\u2019s entry into World War II. Afterward, lighten the mood with a trip to the Dole Plantation; the plantation offers tours, delicious snacks, and train rides. Let\u2019s be real though, you\u2019re mostly interested in laying out on Honolulu\u2019s white sand beaches and catching up on a little R\u2019n\u2019R. Your kids will love playing in the sand just as much as you do, and hey, you might even see a sea turtle while you\u2019re there. Cue the chorus of excited \u201cFinding Nemo\u201d quotes from your kids.<\/p>\n

The best family vacations originate from proper planning and good attitudes. As long as your kids are laughing, and not beating each other up, you\u2019re going to have a great time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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