The northeastern United States is a diverse region with mountain ranges, hardwood forests, major cities and numerous national parks. Winter through summer, there are options for fun family outings and vacations throughout the region. Take time to round up the family and make your way to New England and the Mid-Atlantic states of the country for your next vacation.
Smugglers Notch, or "Smuggs," is in Vermont and offers four season family vacation packages. Enjoy winter packages that offer lift tickets, ski or snowboard lessons and activities for the kids, lodging and adult activities. Summer packages at Smuggs include family activities such as hiking, disc golf, mountain biking, swimming and fishing. The resort is self-contained with restaurants and a small general store. There is a family fun center with games, toys and equipment rentals.
Smugglers Notch
4323 Vermont Route 108 South
Smugglers Notch, VT 05464-9537
802-644-8851
smuggs.com
Ridin-Hy is a dude-ranch in the Adirondacks of New York State. Take the family out for horse-back riding lessons or trail ride, pony rides, hiking and swimming during summer. Arts and crafts classes for the kids are available. Adults have massage opportunities to work the knots out of the muscles after a full day of riding horses. Stay in log cabin style cottages with private showers, bathrooms and kitchenettes.
Ridin-Hy Ranch
PO Box 369
Warrensburg, NY 12885
518-494-2742
ridinhy.com
Medomak Family Camp, in Maine, is a blend of old style summer camps for kids and adult vacation getaways. Families enjoy organized activities such as archery, swimming, boating, fire-building and arts and crafts. Enjoy the vacation staying together, bonding and having opportunities for many different sports and organized events. Vacations are week long, and there are specialty weeks offers such as Astronomy Week. Check the website for current offerings or to make a reservation for the family.
Medomak Family Vacation Camp
178 Liberty Road
Washington, ME 04574
207-845-6001
medomakcamp.com
