Family Vacation Ideas All Over the US

If you are looking for family vacation ideas, this is the post for you. Someone in the community asked for family vacation ideas and you guys came through with some amazing ideas. I organized them by region.

Pacific Coast

Alaska

I'm adding this one here because it is my dream vacation.

@luxurytravelwithkaren An incredible trip to end summer vacation 🛥. Thank you SilverSeas Cruises - We’ll be back soon! I’d love to share more about my Alaska cruise! Send me a DM! #thisissilversea #alaska #alaskacruise #karenkroeter #luxurycruise #passportready #cruisevacation #getaway #cruisetravel #cruiselife #luxurylifestyle #luxurytravel #luxurytraveller #bestexperience #bestvacations #bucketlist #bucketlistadventures #travelgram #travelmation #glaciers #liveoutdoors #adventuring #travelleaders #cnttraveler #traveladdict #traveladvice #nextdestination #travelbucketlist #karenkroetertravel ♬ original sound - Karen Kroeter Luxury Travel

 

California

• Catalina Island

@jenniscissorhands Things to do in Catalina with kids #catalina #catalinaisland #kidsoftiktok #kidsoftiktok #catalinaisland #familyvacation #california #island #islandlife #catalinaexpress #boat #catalinawinemixer😎 #makingmemories #family #familyfun #summer #summervibes #summertime #summerbreak @Hermosa Hotel @Catalina Island Company ♬ Little Things - Tiqta

• Dinky Creek
• Lake Tahoe

@annemarie_plus_3 We had the best family trip in Lake Tahoe. It was the PERFECT spot for little kids and we actually got to relax 95% of the time, which hasn’t happened since before the kids were born! Kids friendly hikes, waterslide at the pool, jet skiing, playing at the lake, and fishing plus the food 🤌🏻🤌🏻. Our favorite trip as a family so far. At the end of the trip the kids asked if we could move our house there. 😆 #familytime #familyvacation #familyvacay #kidfriendlytravel #triplets #motherhood #familyfun ♬ original sound - AnneMarie_plus_3

• Santa Cruz

Washington

• Leavenworth - Christmas Town

@ericarichmondrealtor Leavenworth was a dream!! 🤍 It felt like we were walking the streets of a Hallmark Christmas movie 😍 We ended up going Sunday afternoon - Tuesday to avoid the crowds and it worked out perfectly! #leavenworth #leavenworthwa #leavenworthwashington #christmastowns #christmastownusa #visitleavenworth #christmasbucketlistideas #bavarianvillage #nashvillecontentcreator #nashvilleblogger #nashvilleinfluencer ♬ Somewhere in my Memory (From "Home Alone") - Dominik Hauser, Katie Campbell

 

Southwest

Arizona

• Lake Powell

@heidiannehan And this isnt even half the family! We have to split up into two trips because there are too many of us now. #lakepowell #houseboatlife #bigfamilylife ♬ Live Your Beautiful Life - Gray Griggs

Nevada

• Las Vegas

@theliveoutloudfamily 24 HOURS IN VEGAS WITH KIDS! EXHASUTING BUT WORTH IT. NOT SURE WHO SAYS VEGAS ISNT FOR KIDS, BUT WE HAD A LOT OF FAMILY FUN. #vegas #vivalasvegas #visitvegas #familytravel #highroller #circuscircus #bellagiofountain #miragevolcano ♬ 24K Magic - Bruno Mars

Oklahoma

• Broken Bow

@partyof10travel Have you been to Broken Bow, Oklahoma? It’s a lovely long weekend getaway. Lots of great hiking paths, water sports, horseback riding, activities for kids and of course just time to enjoy nature. Our kids loved the zip lining. #partyof10travel #travelblogger #travelwithkids #travelwithteens #traveltheworld ♬ original sound - thequotecircle

Texas

• Frio River

@whatsatiktok1 #frio #frioriver #concantexas #texasvacation #vacationwithkids #traveltiktok ♬ Sunroof - Nicky Youre & dazy

• South Padre Island

@texas_explorer Tropical paradise in Texas? 🏝️🌊 You can see South Padre Island looking like this a good portion of the year! Highly recommend visiting on off season. #texas #texascheck #texastravel ♬ Can we skip to the good part X ajwavy - AjWavy

• Gruene

 

Rocky Mountains

Colorado 

• Colorado Springs

@alondralramos These places are definitely a MUST!!! 😍#coloradosprings #coloradoadventures #traveltiktok #travelbucketlist ♬ As It Was - Harry Styles

Utah

• Paradise Village at Zion

@goemiwhere 📍 Paradise Village at Zion, Santa Clara, Utah #sheissomethingessential #southernutah #stgeorgeutah #familyvacation #waterparkfun ♬ original sound - Emi Sorensen

Midwest

Michigan

• Mackinac Island

@mlivenews Here are a few of our favorite things to do on Mackinac Island! What did we miss? #mackinacisland #mackinacislandfudge #michigantravel #michigantraveltips #michigantraveler #grandhotel #pinkponymackinacisland ♬ original sound - MLive

Wisconsin

• Door County

@midwest.munchers

🌲Door County, WI Road Trip Guide 1. Stay at the Door County Cabin Collective! They have 4 different cabins to choose from and each one is beautifully decorated and located right on the shores of Lake Michigan! 2. Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Pierhead Lighthouse This lighthouse was built in 1882 and is still an absolute stunner to this day! 3. Nachos at Door County Brewing Co Taproom 4. Cave Point County Park The stone cliffs found at Cave Point has been carved out by centuries of violent waves crashing on the shore and dissolving the limestone cliff faces. Since this is a county park admission is completely free! 5. Dinner at Chives Mike is a dessert snob and he still talks about how these are some of the BEST desserts he's ever had! 5. Peninsula State Park Considered Wisconsin's most complete park, Peninsula State Park offers over 460 campsites, three group camps, a summer theater, an 18-hole golf course, sand beach, bike trails, a lighthouse and eight miles of Door County shoreline. Defeintely check our "Eagle Tower" which has spectacular views of Lake Michigan.

♬ original sound - midwestmunchers

 

Southeast

Alabama

• Orange Beach

@jessica.spoiledme Our family vacation to Orange, Beach, Alabama. We had a great time. #orangebeachalabama #orangebeach #alabama #vactionmode #vactionvibes #familytime #familyfriendly #owa #owawaterpark #indoorwaterpark ♬ Sunroof - Nicky Youre & dazy

Florida

• Amelia Island

@taylor_mack4851 hometown tour of amelia island! 🌾✨ #hometowntour #hometowns #dayinmyhometown #ameliaisland #fernandinabeach #florida #beach #visitflorida #summer #vacation #beachvacay #foryou #fyp #capcut ♬ original sound - Speed Audios .:・°☆

• Destin

@sadienavin 💗 #familyfriendlytravel #travel #destin #destinflorida #familyfriendlyactivities #dolphincruise #minigolf #icecream #beach ♬ Borderline - Tame Impala

Georgia

• Savanah

@danimorin13 Rhett’s pics for Savannah were pretty spectacular I have to admit. We did walk across the street to the dino museum about five or six times! Savannah has a ton of little pockets for kids i just thought were wonderful. #visitsavannahgeorgia #savannahbananasmom #savannahstays ♬ New Abundance - Omar Enfedaque

• Tybee Island - not in August due to jellyfish

@danimorin13 Rhett’s pics for Savannah were pretty spectacular I have to admit. We did walk across the street to the dino museum about five or six times! Savannah has a ton of little pockets for kids i just thought were wonderful. #visitsavannahgeorgia #savannahbananasmom #savannahstays ♬ New Abundance - Omar Enfedaque

North Carolina

• Bryson City - Camping, tubing, microbreweries & and train through the mountains

@carolinagrowing Took a ride through the great smokey mountains this weekend 🤎🚂 #smokeymountains #travel #greatsmokeymountains #brysoncity #northcarolina #northcarolinacheck #northcarolinafinds #outdoors #railroad ♬ I Think I Like When It Rains - WILLIS

• Outer Banks

@mamanester OBX stole our hearts🤍 Never understood the hype until we arrived! We travel often & now we cant wait to come back again & again! So much more we want to experience here, but the wild horses on corova (4wd) beach was breathtaking. Highly recommend Back Country Safari Tours with Kolt! He was so informative & fun! The food here never let us down once either! Lighthouse bagels & stack em high pancakes are absolutely delicious too! #obx #outerbanks #corovabeach #corollabeach #killdevilhills #wildhorses #jeanettespier #northcaorlina #obxnc #vacation2023 #family ♬ I kinda started this trend... - Micah Diaz

• Top Sail

@mamanester OBX stole our hearts🤍 Never understood the hype until we arrived! We travel often & now we cant wait to come back again & again! So much more we want to experience here, but the wild horses on corova (4wd) beach was breathtaking. Highly recommend Back Country Safari Tours with Kolt! He was so informative & fun! The food here never let us down once either! Lighthouse bagels & stack em high pancakes are absolutely delicious too! #obx #outerbanks #corovabeach #corollabeach #killdevilhills #wildhorses #jeanettespier #northcaorlina #obxnc #vacation2023 #family ♬ I kinda started this trend... - Micah Diaz

Tennessee

• Gatlinburg - Lots of hiking and nature. Plus you are very close to Pigeon Forge and Dollywood.

@amomexplores Reply to @mayberry_lane is Gatlinburg budget-friendly? #usatravel #travelwithkids #vacation #fyp #foryou ♬ Home - Edith Whiskers

South Carolina

• Charelston

@amomexplores Reply to @mayberry_lane is Gatlinburg budget-friendly? #usatravel #travelwithkids #vacation #fyp #foryou ♬ Home - Edith Whiskers

• Myrtle Beach

@kaleigh_sullivan Things to do in myrtle beach with toddlers! I give better explanation on my instagram.. the caption length isnt long enough here #myrtlebeach #myrtlebeachtiktok #skywheel #alligatoradventure #wonderworks #helicoptoradventures #warbirdpark ♬ original sound - Kaleigh

• Sea Brook Island

@seabrookisland How would you spend the day at Seabrook? #seabrookisland #southcarolina #charlestonsc ♬ Sunny Day - Ted Fresco

• Surfside Beach

@eastcoasthop Visit Surfside Beach, South Carolina for a peaceful weekend. #surfsidebeachsc #visitsurfsidebeachsc #southcarolina #beachvibes #beaches #summer #fyp #trending #viral #myrtlebeach ♬ Summer Is for Falling in Love - Sarah Kang & EyeLoveBrandon

Virginia

• Colonial Beach - Best vacation of our life

 

Mid Atlantic

New Jersey

• Wildwood

@edwin_l02 Summer in jersey ⛱☀️🐚🎟🎠🎡🎢#fypシ #wildwood #jerseyshore #newjersey #wildwoodnj #summer2022 #summer #pov ♬ The 60s - Sharon Tate

Pennsylvania

• Lancaster - You must visit the sight and sound theater

@staysandgetaways #lancaster #pacheck #pennsylvaniacheck #explorepa #lancasterpa #pennsylvania ♬ Calling All Angels by Chelsea Cutler x Quinn XCII - MF

 

New England

Maine

• Bar Harbor

@ms.allimorris 📍Bar Harbor, Maine #barharbor #maine #acadia #acadianationalpark #mainecheck #newengland ♬ Homesick - Noah Kahan

• Ogunquit

@kimlielapointe 📍Maine, USA #usa🇺🇸 #ogunquitmaine #oldochardbeach #travel #voyage #weekendtrip #familytrip #TRAVEL ♬ son original - Kimélie ✨

 

Other

• St. John, US Virgin Island

@weplusthreee Family friendly beaches in U.S. Virgin Islands #usvi #usvirginislands #stthomas #stjohn #bestbeach #bestbeaches #familyvacation ♬ original sound - Molly & Jaren Garcia

• Cruising
• Cancun Wyndham Altra All Inclusive Resort (adults only resort)

 

I would love to know your favorite family vacation ideas, leave them in the comments so we can add them to the list.