Five Family-Friendly Vacation Destinations

Family vacations provide the rare opportunity to spend quality time together while indulging in adventure and creating memories. Fortunately, for the family that enjoys traveling together many fun, exciting and family friendly vacations spots exist that cater to guests of all ages.

If you are seeking a family-friendly vacation destination, consider these five spots:

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Home to entertainment, beaches, and amusement parks, Myrtle Beach has been a popular family vacation destination for years due to its wide range of amenities. Whether you enjoy cruising the boardwalk, family dining, shopping, playing fun games such as miniature golf, or simply enjoying the beautiful coastal area, Myrtle Beach offers a little bit of everything to travelers of all ages.

For more information, visit Discover Myrtle Beach.

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari

Located in Santa Claus, Indiana

Family owned and locally operated, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari is an excellent vacation destination for families. Various holiday themed rides and water slides exist for children of all ages, as well as rides and shops especially for the adults. Voted the cleanest theme park in America for over ten years, Holiday World and Splashin' takes pride in catering to the needs of families.

For more information, visit Holiday World's web site.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina

Experience the joys and wonder of nature as a family at this incredible national park. The park is located within driving distance of family-friendly attractions such as Dollywood Theme Park, the endless fun of Pigeon Forge (go cart tracks and dinner theaters), and the interesting and educational museums of Gatlinburg (Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum, Guinness Book of World Records Museum, and The Hollywood Car Museum).

For more information, visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's web site.

Nut Tree Family Park

Located in Vacaville, California

A favorite and somewhat historic destination for locals, Nut Tree Family Park is located between San Francisco and Sacramento. Its recent reopening in 2006 has led to families across America making the trek to this unique park. Not only does the park feature rides for children of all ages, but also a large area dedicated entirely to shopping and dining, known as Nut Tree Village.

For more information, visit Nut Tree Family Park's web site.

Williamsburg, Virginia

An exciting family vacation destination with something for everyone, Williamsburg, Virginia offers never-ending entertainment for children and adults alike. From child-friendly theme parks (Busch Gardens Europe, Water Country USA, and Kings Dominion), to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement, endless family adventure awaits.

For more information, visit Visit Williamsburg.

Sources: http://www.discovermyrtlebeach.com http://www.holidayworld.com http://www.nps.gov/grsm http://www.nuttreeusa.com http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com