| Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Region | | | | and boasts five slopes and eight trails. For the less |
| Vermont has much to offer, even more than maple | | | | intense skier try cross-country or follow a trail with |
| syrup and deep-sea fishing. Check out one of | | | | snowshoes. The best family vacation spot in |
| Vermont's Inns or Resorts. Best vacation spots in | | | | Pennsylvania is Nemacolin Woodlands since it offers |
| Vermont for all types of families are Smugglers Notch | | | | several types of accommodations: a chateau, hotel, |
| and Tyler Place. | | | | RV campsites and a lodge along with activities for |
| Neighboring New Hampshire offers 100-year-old Mount | | | | every age and interest. |
| Washington Resort, which includes a Kids Camp, | | | | Southeast US Region |
| summer and winter activities. This grand old style hotel | | | | North Carolina's famed Outer Banks' beaches span |
| is part of the Bretton Woods Ski Resort. Your family | | | | more than 100 miles and offer mounds of sand castle |
| will surely enjoy this vacation spot whether it is a sultry | | | | building, beach combing, bird watching, sand dune |
| summer or a wonderful winter getaway. | | | | climbing, crabbing and swimming. Also, visit the Wright |
| New York with kids or teenagers? New York isn't just | | | | Brothers Memorial since Kitty Hawk was the famed |
| the Big Apple and bright lights. New York's best family | | | | town for the first flight (and landing). Amusement parks, |
| vacation spots include Mononk Mountain House, The | | | | an aquarium, and an alligator wildlife refuge are other |
| Sagamore at Lake George, Otesaga Resort Hotel, | | | | activities available for all ages. If one is adventuresome, |
| and the Rocking Horse Ranch. Each classic historical | | | | try hang gliding for a few hours, it must just be the |
| resort has activities for kids, teens and the entire | | | | perfect "hang up" on this vacation. Not only a great |
| family. Many places offer seasonal holiday weekends | | | | place to sightsee and shop, but also it was awarded |
| as well. And if New York City is just beckoning a day | | | | one of the Top Ten Best Beaches in America of |
| or two of lights and action, it is within a couple hours' | | | | 2007. |
| drive. | | | | From the surfside towns to the breathtaking views of |
| Traveling about six hours southwest is the voluminous | | | | the Appalachians, Earthshine Mountain Lodge is more |
| mountains of Pennsylvania. The year-round resort | | | | than a vacation; it is a lodge of love and devotion. |
| Nemacolin Woodlands is nestled among 2800 wooded | | | | Truly, the best family vacation spot in the Southeast is |
| acres in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Activities | | | | Brevard, North Carolina. Ask Marion Boatwright or Kim |
| available are an Equestrian Center, Adventure Center, | | | | Heinitsh about their devotion to creating a family |
| and Mystic Mountain downhill ski area. The Equestrian | | | | adventure, three years in the making and still improving |
| Center provides guided rides for ages eight and up on | | | | every year. |
| wooded trails, riding lessons, pony rides, sleigh and | | | | Georgia may be home to the Atlanta braves and the |
| surrey rides, and a polo field. While both indoor and | | | | juiciest peaches, but it doesn't compare to Stone |
| outdoor pools are available weather permitting, | | | | Mountain Park. Just a short drive from the bustling city |
| fly-fishing is available for the all levels of anglers. The | | | | of Atlanta it offers the most accessible outcropping of |
| Adventure Center is available for ages ten and up with | | | | granite in the world. A true natural marvel Stone |
| a climbing wall, off-site rock-climbing, and kayak roll | | | | Mountain is Georgia's best family vacation spot with its |
| sessions. While the kids are occupied, take a casual | | | | myriad of outdoor attractions for kids, teens and adults |
| bike ride or a paddle leisurely along one of the rivers or | | | | alike. Attractions include a mountaintop sky lift, |
| ponds. The teenagers will also appreciate activities | | | | Treehouse Challenge for kids, scenic railroad, golf, |
| such as paintball and archery. They Mystic Mountain | | | | tennis and an 1870's replica of a southern town. |
| downhill ski area is available during the winter months | | | | |