Scott

Looking for suggestions on a good family vacation destination in late June...kids are 8,6,2,1

Really don't want to go to Florida again, thinking about somewhere to relax but also with fun stuff for kids...any ideas appreciated!

Dottie

We did a houseboat vacation with our family last year and the kids really enjoyed it. We went to Dale Hollow, border of Tenn and Ky. Cumberland Ky would be good also. There are many places to do houseboat vacations. Make sure you get a good, fairly new boat. We had three bedrooms. You take your own food, store it in your terrific kitchen on board, pull a dingy behind you (available for rent where you rent your houseboat) and take off. You do not get back to shore until your rent time is up. You just cruise the water. We would tie up every afternoon (you just run your bow on shore and then tie off) The kids can swim, and in the evenings we would have a bonfire and roast hot dogs etc. We pulled, a row boat behind us in order to take our trash to the nearest marina each morning. We also pulled two wave runners. We found that for a family it was a great vacation.

xxx

San Diego or D.C.

xxx

There's also Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. It's suppose to be really nice!!!

Scott

Thanks!....what is there to do in San Diego? Thought about DC but was concerned about some attractions still being closed.

Dale Hollow sounds good...we live around Indianapolis so not to far either

xxx

Your children are too young to appreciate DC. But San Diego is a popular family vacation destination. Legoland - Seaworld - San Diego Zoo - Wild Animal Park - miles of beach and sunshine!

Mike Hocksbigg

I can vouch for Dale Hollow...very large lake...there can be thousands on it and you still won't see very many...lots of fun

xxx

While a little on the chessy tourist side, the Wisconsin Dells is a popular place for families. Many of the newer hotels have indoor water parks, etc.

S.

While your 2 youngest children are too young to truly "appreciate" D.C. it is a nice place to visit in the spring. We lived there when our daughter was a baby and used to enjoy strolling on the mall and taking a picnic. I think the 6 and 8 year olds would like the Air and Space Museum and Lincoln Memorial. D.C. is also nice because there are many side-trips you could take like Williamsburg, Chincateague, Antiem, Shenandoah...

I have never been to San Diego, but we are currently planning a trip there for October. To me San Diego sounds like an ideal family vacation. I can't wait to go to the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park, Legoland, to build sandcastles on the beach with my daughter and show her the ocean.

me

virginia beach is a good place for our family...lots for kids to do other than beach

Dee

You may wany to wait until the children are a little older; but a dude ranch in the Rockies can be a wonderful experience for the whole family. Just be sure and do your research before making reservations!

Kathy

With a 1 and a 2 year old I think you (and they) would be best off at a beach. I don't see kids that age enjoying any kind of city or "sight seeing" experience. How about the Outer Banks in North Carolina?

cruisie

Try a cruise to Bermuda! Also, new england---Boston, whale watching in Plymouth, resort in cape cod.
WHere are you locaated and what are your budget constraints? San Francisco
etc. Have you looked at Family Fun or the Disney site? They have great ideas on this subject.

Susan

Rent a house on Oahu in Hawaii. We have done that with our kids for the last four years and it's the perfect mix of relaxation and things to do. Get a house right on the beach because you'll have many trips from house/kitchen/bathroom and back with the little ones. You can take them snorkeling in Hanuama Bay, the aquarium in Waikiki, there's a zoo and sea park. We rented a house in Kailua but there are also some nice options on the north shore. Oahu is the easiest to fly into, no need to change planes with four kids.

I'd also recommend San Diego. My kids loved Legoland and the zoo. Again, I'd suggest renting a house on the beach. Kids and the beach always seem to be the right combination.

Susan

I also want to add that DC is a great destination for families but you should wait until the kids are a little older to appreciate the history of it all. I loved DC as a kid when I was 12.

xxx

san diego - rent a house on south mission beach - you are right on the beach which the kids will love, boardwalk is right there and great sunsets.
for kids your age, lego land is recommended (8 yr old may be a little old). i think the zoo would be a bit much with so many kids. it's alot of walking and the 1 & 2 year old wouldn't appreciate it.
there is a children's "pool" in la jolla which has been overrun with seals. kids love going there.
harbour cruises are interesting or take the ferry from downtown to coronado so the kids get a boat ride.
balboa park has some interesting museums.
it's a great city.