Condé Nast TravelerOct 9, 2026
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.
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- Lake House on CanandaiguaHotelhotel is easy on the eyes with warm, breezy design
- Canandaigua Lake State Marine ParkSightfive-minute walk from the Lake House on Canandaigua
- Elsewhere
- The AlamoParkSan Antonio, United Statestake a trip to the Alamo
- National MallParkWashington, United StatesVibrant sunrise over the National Mall in Washington DC
- Finger LakesNature reserveNew York, United Statesregion is a natural marvel with outdoor adventure
- Elderberry PondRestaurantNew York, United Statesrestaurant sits on its own farm
- Strong National Museum of PlayMuseumNew York, United Stateshas plenty of interactive games for kids
- Corning Museum of GlassMuseumCorning, United Statesoffers chance to create own glass-blown souvenir
- Gould HotelHotelNew York, United StatesBest for a modern boutique
- Inns of Aurora Resort and SpaHotelNew York, United StatesBest for a dreamy, historic experience
- 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