New York City is one of the most popular holiday destinations and for good reason. There are so many wonderful winter and holiday-themed things to do in the city, such as catching a show like The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. You can also travel to Rockefeller Center to go ice skating and see the most famous Christmas tree in America. Visit a snow-covered central park and go toy shopping at FAO Schwartz. Boston is another great U.S. city where you can spend a family Christmas. From the cobblestone streets to the old world ambiance, Boston offers a more traditional backdrop for your family Christmas. Engage in the city's Christmas activities by catching the annual Boston Christmas Festival or ice skating at Boston Common under the city's huge lit Christmas tree.
Camping in cozy lodges can provide a quiet and relaxing getaway from everyday life, where you can take the time to appreciate the true meaning of the holiday. In many campsites you can find activities for the entire family to enjoy like skiing, snowshoeing or sleigh riding. A cozy cabin with ample room for everyone in the family and a fireplace to open gifts around provides a comfortable environment for your family to slow down and enjoy the Christmas holiday together. Another way to get out and enjoy nature is by spending the holiday together on a working farm gathering eggs and milking cows, or your family can enjoy ice skating and cross country skiing during their Christmas holiday.
Wintertime might just be the most affordable time for you and your family to enjoy a relaxing tropical vacation. Airfare and hotel rates are dramatically reduced during the winter off-season, and it can be much easier to find available accommodations. Hawaii is a particularly popular tropical destination for Christmas family trips due to the lower seasonal prices and the variety of family Christmas activities from which to choose, such the Festival of Lights in the city of Lihue and the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Kauai. Mexico is another popular destination for the holidays as you will be able to find many all-inclusive beach resorts making your Christmas getaway even easier. These resorts offer plenty of activities, especially for your kids to be able to get out on their own and make new friends.
Two of the country's most popular Christmas destinations for families are Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Christmas is one of the most magical times to visit one one of these family friendly parks, even though it can be quite hectic. The decorations, lights, themed parades and fireworks make Christmas an unforgettable time to travel to either destination. Other attractions during the Christmas holiday are Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Epcot Center's Candlelight Processional. Both Disneyland and Disney World have budget-priced hotels making it even more affordable to travel with your family.
