Family Vacations Directory - Mid Atlantic

Family vacation spots: Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Washington DC, Alexandria, Arlington, Bethesda, Annapolis, Rocky Gap, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Valley Forge, Ace Adventure Center, Class VI River Rafting, the Homestead and The Resort at Glade Springs. Family vacation activities: living history, roller coasters, camping, dolphin watching, whale spotting, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, surfing, crabbing, ziplining, rappelling, caving, kayaking, sailing, beach music, live theatre, zoo encounters,  Smithsonian museums, Wolf Trap, puppet shows, storytelling, Shakespeare, shopping, and music under the stars. (Image of mermaid pointing to Virginia Beach.)
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ARTICLES
Virginia: Virginia Beach, Sandbridge – Beach Time, Slow and Easy, No Schedules Needed.

I am sitting on the deck starring at the Atlantic and waiting for the sun. It is the first morning of our family vacation at the beach and I plan to find quiet time for myself each day - so far so good. I made coffee by flashlight, secured granola bar from the sack box and borrowed an oversized beach towel haphazardly left on a chair. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Discovering the Secret Side - Green and Serene.

It is common knowledge that Virginia Beach has an impressive Boardwalk, energizing free concerts, public fishing piers, terrific theatre, great restaurants and miles of beach ideal for any family vacation. It I also obvious that getting to Bush Gardens or Williamsburg for a day is easy,so practically speaking, the place is a one-size-fits-all-family vacation spot. But did you know that there is a secret side - quiet, green and tranquil? On our day adventure we made the discovery. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Meet Harbor Seals at the Virginia Aquarium.

Ready to get your feet wet? The largest Aquarium in Virginia now offers two harbor seal encounter programs. Peter, Piper, Phoca, Pongo and Norton, the harbor seals at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, invite you to step into their watery world. During the “Harbor Seal Splash” program, visitors climb into the seals’ aquarium to interact and train with these 250-pound pinnipeds, while discovering more about the natural history and conservation efforts that surround harbor seals. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, KOA - Banana Bikes, Ice Cream Socials and Campfire Nights.

Virginia Beach is a classic American family vacation destination defined by 28 miles of beautiful public beach and three miles of boardwalk, classic fishing piers, water parks and mini golf, oodles of eateries, remarkable museums, pristine natural areas, eclectic shops, innovative theatre and energizing music. Add sunshine and the marvelous Atlantic Ocean and you have the recipe for a perfect Virginia Beach camping vacation. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, 12th Annual Virginia Arts Festival

This season the Festival will showcase 68 performances featuring hundreds of performing artists at 39 venues in ten cities and towns throughout Hampton Roads area. Live the life! [Read More]

West Virginia: Oak Hill, ACE Adventure Center, Rafting, Kayaking, Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Rappelling and Zip-lining – Family Adventures Made Easy.

Imagine one family vacation spot tucked away amid a forest but within footsteps of a slew of day adventures - a place where all you have to do is arrive, check in and your family adventure vacation fun begins. [Read More]

West Virginia: Oak Hill, ACE Adventure Center and Resort – Togethering in the Mountains.

Finding a family reunion spot which works for everyone is not easy – one size never fits all. But for active families ACE Adventure Center has all of the components to create a terrific family reunion loaded with action. No one will be bored. The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable, like staying with old friends. For active families the ACE Adventure Center and Resort location is heaven - show up, sign in and let the fun begin. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Boardwalk Music, Surf Lessons and Shopping, It Works for Teens.

For the third time in two days my sister and I were standing in the not-so-express line at the Dairy Queen. That it might take forever didn’t really matter. We felt free. Free to share sundae; free from organized activities; free to discover quirky stuff on our own; no schedules, just sun, sand, waves, beach, music and shopping. [Read More]

New Jersey: Vernon, Crystal Springs Resort and Spa, New Trends In Family Vacations.

Weekend travel is taking the top spot, as families prefer quick getaways and more frequent trips. Longer stays for a week or more are declining.* This fact comes from a recent study conducted by the Travel Industry Association (TIA). It comes as no surprise, since the average family now has both parents working full-time and they are constantly juggling the many activities that their children are involved in on a weekly basis. This type of schedule leaves little or no time for families to relax. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Reunions and Gatherings Made Easy.

While senior family members engage in the customary “remember when” dialog younger family members connect or reconnect with siblings and cousins. It's a blast to see how many noses match, reminisce about the last reunion and learn just how much you may now have in common. The bonds that are made at family reunions truly last a lifetime. Virginia Beach offers great spaces for meeting long lost relatives and their own families. [Read More]

New Jersey: Vernon, Crystal Springs Resort Minerals Family Golf Center.

With an increasing number of junior golfers taking up the game, and parents realizing the corresponding social, business and even growing collegiate scholarship benefits available to their children, Crystal Springs Resort - one of the Northeast’s leading golf destination resorts - has dedicated a course specifically to furthering the growth of the sport’s next generation.  [Read More]

USA: National Wildlife Refuge, Short Stops in Wild Places.

Flight delays, missed flights or time to spare, threaten to mix up your family vacation breakout of the airport - wildlife and wilderness is only minutes away. From Philadelphia, Baltimore and Minneapolis to Denver and San Diego there are fresh air options not far from airport chaos. A delayed flight out of Philadelphia International Airport does not have to mean a long afternoon of shopping for souvenirs or squirming in a terminal seat - wilderness is just one train stop away. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Kayaks, Black Water, Sand Dunes, Vacation on the Wild Side.

We paddled the sepia-black water channel in silence, our brightly colored kayaks gliding; each stroke creating burnt umber ringlets of water. Moving single file along a natural waterway framed by marsh reeds, shaded by oaks and an occasional loblolly pine, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge seemed unending and wild, really wild.   [Read More]

Washington DC: Courtyard by Marriott Embassy Row, Museums, DC Trolley and Hand-made Chocolates.

Located on Scott Circle in the heart of downtown Washington DC this hotel provides relaxing space for guests preparing for an urban family adventure. Located just three blocks from Dupont Circle and within walking distance of Georgetown, the options are many. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Celebrate the Season - Twinkling Lights, Sparkling Sights and Santa on Parade.

A festive parade and millions of twinkling lights at the beach mark the official start of the holiday season. View more than 250 animated nautical and holiday-themed light displays along the boardwalk including festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises. See sailboats gently rocking in the wind, mermaids, and a surfing Santa. Grab the kids and go for the fun stuff. [Read More]

Maryland: Bethesda Court Hotel, Shopping Places, Restaurant Choices and Cookies in the Courtyard.

Hop the Metro to the zoo or go shopping in the area. See a show visit a museum. The Bethesda Court Hotel is a comfortable spot to use as a family vacation base for Washington DC family adventure. [Read More]

Maryland: Annapolis, SpringHill Suites, Sailing, Shopping and Seafood.

Plan a family getaway to the Chesapeake Bay. Set amid a quaint seaside community loaded with shops, restaurants and history SpringHill Suites stands out as the perfect place to "dock a family" for a weekend getaway. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Enjoying the Sweatshirt Season, Stargazing, Night Hikes and Whale Watching.

Going to the beach before the official begining of summer is often more rewarding because there is less; less traffic; less people; less spending. When less pertains to a vacation, it really means more. The “Sweatshirt Season” is the vacation value season for families, with savings on Virginia Beach hotels and attractions. I have assembled an activity menu worth a look and a visit. [Read More]

Virginia:Virginia Beach, FamilyTravelPhases Make Vacation Planning Easy.

Everyone agrees that Virginia Beach is a family friendly resort destination. Fun stuff, friendly people and plenty of options for families; no one will be bored. We know that no two families are the same and what works for toddlers certainly does not replay for teens. To make vacation planning easier we have assembled vacation ideas by Family TravelPhasesSM, grouping activities to match unique age categories of family travelers.  [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Park Swings, Cruising and a Touch Tank Going to the Beach with a Baby.

Virginia Beach offers parents traveling with a baby or a toddler plenty of ways to relax and rejuvenate. After all it's parents (not the baby) that may need to getaway. From sandcastles and swing sets to trolley rides and music at sunset, the fun space is easy to find. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Oak Hill, West Virginia: ACE Whitewater and Adventure Place

ACE is the spot for all your family adventures filled with fun. [Read More]

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Avella, Pennsylvania: Weatherbury Farm Vacation Bed and Breakfast

Stay with us and help Farmer Dale (his actual name) feed sheep and goats and collect eggs for breakfast. [Read More]

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Arlington, Virginia: Holiday Inn's Arlington, Virginia Area

Museums and Kids Eat Free with Shopping galore. [Read More]

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Lansing, West Virginia: Class VI White Water Rafting Co.

Stay for three nights in our cabins of the Gorge and you might get rafting for free! [Read More]

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KOA Virginia Beach

Relax with us and enjoy summertime fun, ice cream socials, marshmallow roasts, flashlight candy hunts and hayrides. [Read More]

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Annapolis , Maryland: SpringHill Suites Annapolis

Space to relax with your family. [Read More]

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Siebert Beach House Rental

Over 300 beach homes for rent to suit your family's needs. [Read More]

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Bethesda, Maryland: Bethesda Court Hotel

A Washington D.C. Family Zoo Package. [Read More]

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Washington, Washington D.C.: Bethesda Court Hotel

Book our Family Zoo Package. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach, Virginia: Virginia Beach KOA

Relax with us and enjoy summertime fun, ice cream socials, marshmallow roasts, flashlight candy hunts and hayrides. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach Family Packages

Book your family vacation package here to save time and money. [Read More]

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Dolphin Watching Package

The dolphins are coming! Check them out! Bring the whole family to enjoy. [Read More]

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Daniels, West Virginia: Resort at Glade Springs

Family Fun Whitewater Packages. [Read More]

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Washington, Washington D.C.: Courtyard Embassy Row Family Fun Package.

Two-night weekend package 50% discount on second room for the kids. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach, Virginia: Family Fun in Virginia Beach

Enjoy our sea life and city sites. Come stay with us. [Read More]

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