A trip to a theme park, while fun for the kids, can also let your inner child come out to play. Some of the top theme parks in the United States include the Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida, which is a sister park to Sea World. The ever-popular Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim, California solidify Disney's continued place as a family fun destination. Also in Anaheim, however, is the California Adventure Water.
Legoland in Carlsbad, California features an innovative campus of U.S. landmarks built completely from Legos, as well as builders' stations throughout the park where guests can even build cars in which they can race.
If it's thrills you are seeking, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio is home to some of the biggest roller coasters in the world, as well as separate parks and rides for younger children and toddlers.
Family vacations in the great outdoors can be just the back-to-nature type of trip that provides a lifetime of memories. Some outdoor adventures that might interest your family in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area are hiking Snooper's Rock with its 30 miles of hiking trails that overlook the Tennessee Gorge. Biking along the Small Intestine Loop's 17.5 miles of single track with the same magnificent views is another option. For the more adventurous family's outdoor adventure, try white water rafting down the Ocoee River, just 30 miles north of Chattanooga, which was a featured Olympic canoe and kayak course in 1996.
For the family that likes to mix its fun with a little knowledge, a trip to the northeastern United States is a history-rich place to start. In Washington D.C., you can see the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian Museum, Arlington National Cemetery and Ford's Theater. Nearby Pennsylvania offers the Liberty Bell and the Gettysburg Battlefield. With just a short drive to New York, you and your family can take in numerous museums, the Statue of Liberty and Fort Ticonderoga.
Families that enjoy the beauty of nature and its untouched wonders will enjoy a trip to Niagara Falls, New York, which is situated on the United States and Canadian border and is home to some of the world's most breathtaking waterfalls as well as the Niagara Falls State Park.
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the most famous destinations for tourism in the United States and is located along the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon is up to 18 miles wide and is a mile deep.
Go from the depths of the Grand Canyon to sky high tree tops when you take a trip to the Redwood National Park in California, home to the world's tallest trees and nearly 40 miles of wild coastline.
Another family-friendly vacation spot is the Yosemite National park located on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is visited by nearly four million people each year. Yosemite has hundreds of trails and a variety of wildlife for whole the family to enjoy.
