The Top Dream Vacations with Kids

The best family vacation destinations for Americans traveling with children. Theme parks, iconic cities, national parks, and international adventures — each with a noteworthy attraction that makes it a must-visit for families.

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  1. Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

    Walt Disney World

    United States

    The most magical place on Earth, with four theme parks and endless wonder
  2. Highsmith, Carol M, photographer. Aerial skyline view of lower Manhattan, New York City, before September 11, 2001. </em[Between 1980 and 2001] Image. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, www.lo

    New York City

    United States

    The city that never sleeps offers kids Broadway, Central Park, and towering wonder
  3. 500px provided description: Disneyland [#architecture ,#fireworks ,#Shanghai ,#Disneyland]

    Disneyland Anaheim

    United States

    Where the Disney dream began, a compact wonderland perfect for younger kids
  4. July 4th fireworks, Washington, D.C. 2008 July 4. 1 photograph : digital, TIFF file, color. Washington, D.C., is a spectacular place to celebrate July 4th! The National Mall, with Washington D.C.'s mo

    Washington DC

    United States

    Free Smithsonian museums, iconic monuments, and history that comes alive for kids
  5. Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood.

    Universal Orlando

    United States

    Thrilling rides and immersive movie worlds where kids step inside the screen
  6. Aerial image of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park (view from the west)

    Yellowstone

    United States

    Geysers, bison herds, and wild landscapes that teach kids the power of nature
  7. Jubilee and Munin, Ravens of the Tower of London. Jubilee was hatched in Somerset in 2012 and wears a gold band. He was given to the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee. Munin was hatched in North Uist in 19

    London

    United Kingdom

    Castles, double-decker buses, and Harry Potter magic in a storied world capital
  8. The iconic landmark, illuminated against the deep night sky, embodies the romance and timeless charm of Paris. As the lights twinkle, they reflect the city's enduring allure, making this moment a capt

    Paris

    France

    The Eiffel Tower, crepes, Disneyland Paris, and art that inspires every age
  9. The large elephant yard with an elephant in the foreground, wading pool in the distance to the right, large rock shelter on the far end, and logs strewn about

    San Diego

    United States

    Perfect weather, a world-famous zoo, and miles of family-friendly beaches
  10. View from Hopi Point over Grand Canyon with rainbow

    Grand Canyon

    United States

    A mile-deep wonder that stops every kid in their tracks
  11. Sunset near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

    Hawaii Oahu

    United States

    Waikiki waves, Pearl Harbor history, and tropical island magic for the whole family
  12. Chicago skyline at sunrise

    Chicago

    United States

    Deep-dish pizza, world-class museums, and a lakefront skyline kids will never forget
  13. Colorful neon street signs in Kabukichō, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

    Tokyo

    Japan

    A neon-lit wonderland of anime, sushi, bullet trains, and Tokyo Disneyland
  14. Costa-Pacifica-Teatro Stardust

    Family Cruise

    International

    Floating resorts with water slides, kids' clubs, and a new port every morning
  15. Dusk at Saint-Peter Basilica, Vittorio-Emmanuele II bridge, and Tiber river. Rome, Italy.

    Rome

    Italy

    Gladiator history, gelato on every corner, and ancient wonders that wow kids
  16. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Yang Ming Line freighter YM America.

    San Francisco

    United States

    Cable cars, the Golden Gate, and a city of hills brimming with discovery
  17. 500px provided description: Caribbean Sea Cancun Mexico [#landscape ,#Sea ,#Mexico ,#Cancun ,#Caribbean]

    Cancun

    Mexico

    Turquoise Caribbean waters, all-inclusive ease, and ancient Mayan ruins
  18. Humpback whale breaching in Ballena Marine National Park, Costa Rica. The reasons why whales practice breaching are still unknown today. Some hypotheses among others are that breaching is done in orde

    Alaska

    United States

    Glaciers, grizzly bears, and frontier wilderness that redefines family adventure
  19. A panorama of Maui in Hawaii showing the West Maui Mountains. Taken from a boat near Lahaina. Four photos stitched together with DoubleTake, minor contrast adjustments done in iPhoto.

    Maui

    United States

    Whale watching, volcano sunrises, and the Road to Hana's jungle waterfalls
  20. Rivoli's hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens), Costa RIca

    Costa Rica

    Costa Rica

    Zip lines through cloud forests, volcano hikes, and wildlife that amazes kids
  21. Devil's Sentry Box or the "Garita del Diablo", en el Morro y el Atlantico. Castillo de San Felipe del Morro in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rico

    United States

    Tropical beaches and 500-year-old cobblestone streets — no passport needed
  22. This is a view of Forest Canyon in Rocky Mountain National Park from Trail Ridge Road at sunrise. Mount Julian centered in the distance with Terra Tomah Mountain left of center.

    Colorado Rocky Mountains

    United States

    Mountain peaks, family ski resorts, and mile-high adventures from Denver to the Rockies
  23. One of the Maid of the Mist tour boats approaching the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls.

    Niagara Falls

    United States

    Thundering waterfalls and misty boat rides that thrill kids of every age
  24. Las Redes. This is where we found a Turtle cleaning station. 5 turtles taking it easy while the remora fish were cleaning away Ocean Diving was not as good as the cenotes. Unfortunately, you can also

    Riviera Maya

    Mexico

    Cenote swimming, ancient ruins, and turquoise Caribbean perfection
  25. The municipality of Dubai is the largest city of the Persian Gulf emirate of the same name, and has built a global reputation for large-scale developments and architectural works. Among the most visib

    Dubai

    United Arab Emirates

    Futuristic skyscrapers, desert safaris, and over-the-top family attractions
  26. A young child on Boston Common points the way toward the Massachusetts State House.

    Boston

    United States

    Walk the Freedom Trail, cheer at Fenway, and discover where American history began
  27. Wheel and Needle

    Seattle

    United States

    A rainy-day paradise of museums, markets, and Pacific Northwest wonder
  28. The Rain Vortex, Jewel Changi, Singapore

    Singapore

    Singapore

    Futuristic city-state where supertree forests, world-class zoos, and multicultural street food thrill kids of every age
  29. Atlantis Paradise Island

    Atlantis Bahamas

    Bahamas

    A legendary ocean-themed resort with the Caribbean's most spectacular water park
  30. Visitors view the Liberty Bell inside the Liberty Bell Center at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

    Philadelphia

    United States

    The birthplace of American freedom, with cheesesteaks and a spectacular museum mile
  31. Dragon at Legoland New York

    Legoland

    United States

    A brick-built paradise where young builders ride, splash, and create to their hearts' content