The 9 Best Summer Vacation Destinations For Families In The U.S.

While Winter Park is known for snow, it's also a terrific summer retreat to escape the heat. Families may undertake hiking, ropes courses, gondola rides, and climbing walls in one day.

Winter Park, Colorado

San Diego has beautiful beaches, great theme parks, and the world's biggest comic book convention, so kids are never bored. Like a decent Pixar film, the finest kid-friendly activities.

San Diego, CA

Nothing compares to Yellowstone National Park. The 3,471-square-mile natural sanctuary's mountains, canyons, geysers, and subalpine forests (and buffalo) captivate tourists.

Yellowstone, WY

One mile deep, 277 miles long, and visible from space, the Grand Canyon is fascinating for youngsters. Explore it from the rim by foot (guided walks are great for kids six and older), bike, or mule to the bottom.

Grand Canyon, AZ

Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is the largest resort complex at 43 square miles, with four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom), two water parks, golf courses, and 36 hotels.

Orlando, FL

The large rolling breakers of Waikiki Beach are the best spot to learn to surf, but other family-friendly activities include outrigger canoeing and hula. To maximize their time in Hawaii, families should alternate between crowded and laid-back areas

Oahu, HI

Yosemite, in California's Sierra Nevada, is amazing for its sweeping valleys, granite cliffs, enormous sequoias, waterfalls, and animals. The 1,169-square-mile national park offers family activities

Yosemite, CA

Destin offers family enjoyment on its white-sand beaches and fishing locations. Henderson Beach State Park, Crystal Beach Park, and the amusement parks are great for kids.

Destin, FL

Destin offers family enjoyment on its white-sand beaches and fishing locations. Henderson Beach State Park, Crystal Beach Park, and the amusement parks are great for kids

Bar Harbor, Maine