Trying to get some ideas for a family trip next year with 2 small children , dont want to spend alot of money and would like child friendly places to stay and eat ?

where do you live and what part of the world are you thinking of visiting?
how much time do you have?

And, of course, how much is "a lot of money"?

Go to East Beach, stay at the Days Inn and eat at Don's, they have a great kid's menu!

East Beach?

i think clarkgriswold is just keeping it generic - in keeping with the theme.

I think you're right -- it hadn't occurred to me!

Please4 help us:

Where are you coming from?

Are you flying or driving?

How old are the kids?

How long do you have?

Likes and dislikes (beach, camping, renting a condo, hot or cold weather)?

Some vague clue as to budget?

Some good friends of ours have two little boys; they just returned from San Diego and loved it. Not sure where you're coming from or what your budget is, but that area was a hit with them.

my children will be 4 and 2, can drive or fly we live in northern ky and would have about 10 days and a budget of about 3500.00 . any ideas please give, not a big camper though.

Hi jlb! At ages 4 and 2 your kids won't remember details of the trip, so I'd choose a place that is relaxing to you. There is nothing worse than forcing a lot of walking, shopping, and sightseeing on little ones.

Our family enjoyed beach vacations when the kids were little. Most restaurants in a beach community are casual and cater to families. Our favorite beach is Siesta Key, FL. My husband and I just had a terrific time at Fripp Island, SC this past June. There were a lot of families. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a nice beach area with a lot of restaurants and shops.

Just some ideas to toss around. The best advice I can give is don't overplan and go with the flow.

I also recommend a beach vacation. I would highly recommend renting a condo or house on the beach. It is much easier with little ones.
We went to Hilton Head and rented a condo on the beach from islandgetaway.com It was in the Windsor Court condo building. It had two bedrooms, kitchen, washer/dryer, etc.. It is a low-key nice place with calm waters and large beach. You would fly into Savannah or you could drive.