We asked SpringfieldMoms readers for their best suggestions for family vacation ideas, near and far. Great ideas as you think about days ahead!
Far-Away Destinations:
- Limetree Beach Resort in Sarasota, Florida. It is a lovely place to spend a week or two with your family on vacation. Also close enough to visit Disney, Epcot, Universal Studios, and Sea World. – Jill F.
- Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We went on an extended family vacation and all ages loved it. – Angela V.
- Can’t beat Disney World with kids. – Shannon B.
- Fort Myers, Florida – Beth P.
- Cape Cod! – Erin M.
- Sanibel Island, FL – Mindy K.
- Panama City Beach, Florida – Michelle L.
- Clearwater Beach, FL – Jaime S.
- Key West was AMAZING!! – Kimberly G.
- St. Pete’s Beach, FL! – Ashley C.
- Keystone, South Dakota was very educational and fun. We stopped at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Homestead on the way out and once we arrived in Keystone we saw Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Mt. Rushmore cave, Bear Country, U.S.A, and so many other family friendly pastimes. – Angie M.
- Williamsbug, Virginia. Sooo much history to see, absolutely beautiful and Busch Gardens has some amazing roller coasters. – Michele K.
- Hilton Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica! – Jennifer M.
- Grand Junction, CO – Mindi A.
- Paradise, Michigan – Upper Peninsula – Ruby S.
Closer to Home:
- We just got back from St. Louis, Mo. Went to science center (free) and walked around the mall (free). – Mandy A.
- Santa Claus IN. Camp at Lake Rudolph and spend some time at Holiday World. It is the most family friendly theme par
k I’ve been to. – Shannon B. - Wilderness Resort in the Dells!! Go Sunday – Thursday during the winter for $99 amd that includes waterparks!! – Aneda M.
- Grand Haven Beach, Michigan! It’s only about a 5/6 hr drive and you feel like you’re on the ocean! – Ryann S.
- Lake of the Ozarks! Been going for 30 years! – Keely B.
- We love Branson! It’s an easy drive with little ones and plenty to keep the kids busy. Our 3 yr old & 1 yr old were happy visiting the Titanic museum, the Aquarium, mini golf, go carts, Silver Dollar City, & even the show IT! We all had a wonderful week! It’ll be hard to top! – Cara G.
- We second Branson! Love the Dolly dinner show, Silver Dollar City, the mini golf. – Melody M.
- A staycation….eat at favorite restaurant, stay at a hotel where kids are free like Holiday Inn, go swimming in hotel pool, have a glow in dark party in hotel room with kids and a movie. – Amanda G.
Thank you to everyone who shared their suggestions!
