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Do you love holiday lights? Plan a visit to Branson through Dec. 31 and enjoy the cornucopia of holiday lights with your family.
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St. Louis, known as The Gateway to the Midwest and home of the Arch, Cardinals and Anheuser Busch, was recently named by AAA magazine Midwest Traveler as the best city for a weekend escape. In addition to all those titles, to me it was home for the first 18 years of my life. I have many wonderful memories of my childhood in St. Louis and am fortunate to have family members that live there so that I can often take my girls to St. Louis to explore all that is has to offer families.
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Summertime means sun, fun and family vacations. However, if your budget won't allow for you to get out of town this year, you can still have lots of family fun together.Here are a few staycation ideas:
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Branson is a great destination for those who want to take a vacation but don’t want to travel too far from Kansas City. With so many great family-friendly attractions, it is perfect for families with children of all ages. In the midst of all the family fun you’ll enjoy in Branson, add an educational component to your next visit. Make plans to visit The World’s Largest TITANIC Museum.
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Aptly named as the World’s Biggest Little City, Reno is a city with a robust, ambitious spirit and friendly small city feel. Nestled next to the Sierra Nevada to the west, Reno is an unexpected gem for families on summer vacation and has more to offer than its glittering casinos and its stones-throw distance to Lake Tahoe.
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It may be right next door to the greatest city on earth, but that doesn’t mean New York’s Westchester County isn’t a winning destination in its own right. True, there’s no Statue of Liberty or Empire State Building – but the rolling hills and parklands, preeminent cultural institutions and meticulously preserved historic landmarks make for a perfect three-day family getaway any season of the year.
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Race into family fun in Indianapolis and help your children discover a whole new world. Whether it’s hopping into a real race car at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, touching sharks at the Indianapolis Zoo or banging away on drums at Rhythm! Discovery Center, there are plenty of options for families who don’t have to worry about warning the kids to not touch!
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With countless museums, monuments and other attractions, the thought of seeing all of Washington, D.C., in three days is daunting. The trick is to to plan several visits!
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Did you know that Rochester, known today as the Flower City and sometimes the Flour City, was once a boomtown that was nicknamed “The Young Lion of the West”? Many amazing events took place in Rochester and many famous figures in history called Rochester home. Who knew Rochester held such an important place in the history books? There is a lot to see and a lot to do -- whether you are a history buff or a casual explorer, there is something for everyone! So, get out and discover what historic Rochester has to offer.
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It's not too early to start planning a terrific family vacation! Whether you're traveling for Spring Break or planning for summer, we have great tips for traveling with children across America!
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Visitors to San Antonio can name their pleasure – theme parks, water parks, historic sites, hiking, rock climbing, Gulf Coast beaches, museums and much more are here for the picking.
The nation’s seventh largest city is popular with thrill seekers, history buffs and people who love vacation destinations where everything is within reach. San Antonio is an ideal spot for a three-day family getaway. It does get hot here – temperatures in July and August can exceed 100º F – so come prepared.
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Visitors to Santa Cruz on California’s Central Coast often shake their heads in wonder that anyone should be so fortunate to live in this college and beach town where the bumper stickers urge everyone to Keep Santa Cruz Weird, and the independent cafes – always full to overflowing – vastly outnumber Starbucks.
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When you think of Colorado vacations, winter weekends spent swooshing on the powdery slopes of the Rockies may come to mind. But Colorado’s Mile High City is a playground of summer fun for kids of all ages.
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Boston. The Hub. Beantown. No matter how you slice it, for a small city, this place has a whole lot to offer. More than an historic turning point in our nation’s history or a home to the beloved World Champion Boston Red Sox, this Massachusetts city is loaded with culture, entertainment and fun. Most importantly, for vacationing families, you’d be hard-pressed to find a destination more kid-friendly than this. Explore a little. Learn some. Laugh a lot. Here’s how to “do” Boston with your family – in three days flat.
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Mention St Joseph, MO, and folks all around the world will think of Jesse James and the Pony Express. But there is much more to discover in this city, founded in 1843, and only an hour north of Kansas City. Fifteen museums and attractions helped St. Joseph earn the distinction of True Western Town of 2008 by True West magazine. It goes beyond Jesse and the Express.
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Bags are packed and you are on your way. But first, you have a plane trip to survive. Try some of the following tips to make the trip a smooth one for you and your fellow passengers.
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From uncovering mysteries of the past (some as ancient as the Pharoahs) to exploring science in the 21st century, there is something in the Oklahoma City area to make every family member happy.
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Orlando is the dream destination for many families. With the happiest place on earth, Walt Disney World, joined by the place to “ride the movies,” Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure, Orlando offers non-stop entertainment for families with kids of all ages.
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Welcome to beautiful San Diego—one of America’s premier destinations for fun in the sun and surf! If you’ve decided to make this sparkling seaside city your next vacation spot, here are some things to consider:
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The Please Touch Museum is the name of Philadelphia’s famous kids’ museum, which gives young visitors an actual bus to drive, a supermarket to navigate and a Mad Hatter tea party to attend among a day’s-worth of fun for the under-7 crowd.
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