Often, you can find various culturally rich activities available within a short driving distance. If you live near a metropolitan city, you can find a vast array of new things to see and experience. Consider aquariums, museums or zoos that you may have within a close driving distance. With a bit of research, you may also find that you have non-touristy gems nearby as well. Historic mansions, vineyards and fairgrounds are other local possibilities for a family day trip.
For those who want to travel for longer than a day, consider finding a farm for a Farm Stay. These farms allow you to stay and do the farm chores as much as you like, or as little as you like. While not all Farm Stays have a focus on the kids, the ones that do allow you to gather eggs in the morning or feed the sheep. Contact the farm you want, and inquire if it's kid-friendly.
As a pinnacle family vacation, taking a road trip allows you plenty of time to bond with one another. If your family has always lived out east, consider taking a road trip to the Grand Canyon. Alternatively, if you live out west, you could take a trip to the Great Smokey Mountains in the east. The key to the family road trip is to make your destination something new and exciting. Oh, and be prepared to answer the age-old question, "Are we there yet"?
Consider staying in a ski resort during the summer months. Room rates will have dropped exponentially, and just because snow does not cover the mountaintops doesn't mean there is a lack of activity. Some resorts even offer a club for the kids, which is like camp. The children will have supervision while connecting with other children. If you want to keep the kids with you, there are a variety of other mountain activities available during the summer months.
