The beautiful state of New Hampshire, in the heart of New England, offers something for everyone. Whether you are a downhill skier, a cross-country skier, a thrill-seeker, a hiker, a camper, a shopper, a swimmer, a nature lover, or a theme park lover, there are activities for families in every season. Combined with the tax-free …
Northeast
Northeast Family Travel
I've spent most of my life living in the Northeast of the US, so I'm probably biased. But I think this region offers some of the best family travel destinations in the United States, including beach, historical, and ski destinations.
Because the Northeast states are relatively small, it can be easy to combine travel to one or more destinations. I always love road tripping to a new part of the region, or returning to one of my favorites.
If you are planning Northeast family travel, check out all of our posts with hotel, attraction, and destination reviews, from Boston to the White Mountains, NYC to Coastal Maine.
Note that we've experienced some of the destinations/attractions below at no cost for purposes for review in the past.
As my kids get older, it becomes more challenging to find long periods of time when we can get away for family vacations. Weekends and school vacations have become filled with sports, school activities, theater, and more. Day trips and quick weekend getaways are sometimes the best way to explore a new area on vacation …
New Hampshire, a short drive from where I live in Massachusetts, is home to some of my favorite family attractions. I have fond memories of visiting these New Hampshire attractions when I was a kid and have loved returning with my children. Many of the wonderful family-friendly things to do in NH are in the …
The New England states may be small, but they boast plenty of coastline with lots of great beaches. I enjoy visiting these sandy beaches either for the day or as part of a longer vacation. Although I love the beach, I usually plan for just one or two beach days during a New England vacation, …
Luckily there are plenty of other things to do on Cape Cod when it rains, beyond visiting the beautiful beaches. Here are some great things to do on a rainy day on Cape Cod.
When I was a college student on summer break at home in Rhode Island, I went to work every day in a beautiful Newport mansion. Working in the gift shop of a major tourist attraction certainly had its benefits, and I enjoyed that job. I was always astounded by the hundreds of guests who traveled, …