Condé Nast TravelerOct 9
17 Best US Family Vacation Spots to Get Everyone Off Their Phone and Spending Time Together
From Cape Cod to Charleston, these destinations promise fun for the whole family.
Best for a dreamy, historic experience
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- Finger LakesNature reserveregion is a natural marvel with outdoor adventure
- Elderberry PondRestaurantrestaurant sits on its own farm
- Strong National Museum of PlayMuseumhas plenty of interactive games for kids
- Gould HotelHotelBest for a modern boutique
- Inns of Aurora Resort and SpaHotelBest for a dreamy, historic experience
- Elsewhere
- The AlamoParkSan Antonio, United Statestake a trip to the Alamo
- National MallParkWashington, United StatesVibrant sunrise over the National Mall in Washington DC
- Lake House on CanandaiguaHotelCanandaigua, United Stateshotel is easy on the eyes with warm, breezy design
- Canandaigua Lake State Marine ParkSightCanandaigua, United Statesfive-minute walk from the Lake House on Canandaigua
- Corning Museum of GlassMuseumCorning, United Statesoffers chance to create own glass-blown souvenir
- Sagamore BridgeSightCape Cod, United StatesThe Sagamore Bridge in Sagamore, Massachusetts, carries Route 6 and the Claire Saltonstall Bikeway across the Cape Cod…
- Bourne BridgeSightCape Cod, United StatesThe Bourne Bridge in Bourne, Massachusetts, carries Route 28 across the Cape Cod Canal, connecting Cape Cod with the…
- Nauset LighthouseSightCape Cod, United Stateshistoric, 48-foot-tall lighthouse dates back to 19th century
- Wellfleet Bay Wildlife SanctuarySightCape Cod, United Stateskids learn about wildlife and habitats on a quest
- Villages at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf ClubHotelCape Cod, United Stateshas a massive pool, plus activities for kids
- Blueberry PondSightCape Cod, United Statesstand-up paddleboarding and kayaking on its very own pond
- Red Jacket Beach ResortHotelCape Cod, United StatesBest for a quintessential New England summer
- White Elephant Hotel NantucketHotelNantucket, United StatesBest for a nearby Nantucket escape
- Jazz, TXBarSan Antonio, United Statesan underground jazz bar
- Thompson San AntonioHotelSan Antonio, United StatesBest for a hip hangout
- JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & SpaHotelSan Antonio, United StatesBest for a multi-functional resort