Top Summer Family Vacations

Overlooking the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan, Blue Harbor Resort & Spa is teeming with adventures for all ages!

The family fun begins on the lake, where This gives you direct access to fishing, sailing, kayaking, and a wealth of water sports await on the water. If you'd prefer to stay dry, kick up your feet in an Adirondack chairs, catch a tan on the sun-soaked beach, of build sand castles with the little ones. The nautical theme continues onsite, where the Breaker Bay Waterpark has activities for all ages. When the family is ready for relaxation, return to the resort and enjoy the exceptional amenities. Stretch out on the private balcony or patio, take a soak in the Jacuzzi, or watch a family flick on the flat-screen television. Adults can indulge in a list of rejuvenating treatments at the spa while the kids take a dip in the swimming pool or explore the game room. Afterward, challenge your family to a round of mini golf. Family fun is in full swing here!

Address

725 Blue Harbor Drive, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081

Highlights

The Breaker Bay indoor waterpark features 40,000 square feet of aquatic adventures that includes slides, rides, a zero-entry pool, and much more. Little ones will love the S.S. Minno, a baby ship wreck recreation pool!

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Parents can unwind at the Elements Spa, which features a full menu of massages, facials, and more. And, the kids won't feel left out. The Scooops kids spa is for children 12 and under features unique ice cream-themed manicures and pedicures!

Advertising itself as "the most complete family resort in the Dells", Chula Vista Resort talks the talk and walks the walk. They'll absolutely blow your family away!

Chula Vista was designed with both adults and kids in mind. For the young and energetic, the enormous onsite indoor AND outdoor waterparks await! They'll love zipping down the country’s fastest indoor water coaster, the Flyan Mayan, or catching some tubage in the wave pool. Meanwhile, adults will be enjoying the world-class spa, chophouse, or 18-hole golf course, depending on their mood. Reconvene in a cozy yet luxurious room for some shuteye, then do it all again!

Address

2501 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Highlights

The resort overlooks the Wisconsin River and is a 7-minute drive from downtown Wisconsin Dells.

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Additional perks consist of a fitness center, arcade, and event space.

The No. 9 pick on our list, Severn Lodge, is a classic lakeside resort in the Ontario, Canada's beautiful Muskoka region, and the ideal Canadian summer getaway for your family!

Kids will love all of the great amenities and activities to enjoy including a sandy beach, heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis shuffleboard, badminton, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, and so much more! Get out and explore Lake Muskoka on a canoe, pedal boat, kayak, or even a jet ski (rentals available onsite). Lake Muskoka is also a great venue for a family fishing trip. Large and smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, musky, and a variety of pan fish inhabit the lake, and make a great trophy by which to remember your trip. Plan your getaway during the summertime and your family will be able to enjoy supervised kids activities and live evening entertainment. With all of these great activities, you'll love the comfort of the accommodations at Severn Lodge. Choose from lake view rooms, suites, and even cottages, and uniquely furnished to fit all of your travel needs with amenities including fireplaces, coffee makers, decks, patios, balconies, whirlpool bathtubs, and more! Stop looking for your next family vacation destination. You've found it in Severn Lodge!

Address

116 Gloucester Trail Port Severn, Ontario, Canada LOK 1S0

Highlights

Hubert Obermeier is the executive chef at Severn Lodge. The talent and professionalism that he brings to our kitchen is absolutely top notch. Hubert was born in Germany where he completed his chef’s apprenticeship before moving to Switzerland to gain further experience in the ski resort areas of Davos, Klosters, and Neuchatel. He came to Canada in 1982 where he worked for the world renowned Hans-Ulrich Herzig at the Prince Hotel in Toronto. Being an avid outdoorsman, he visited the beautiful Muskoka lake country, and decided that this is where he wanted to live and work. Prior to accepting the position of executive chef at Severn Lodge, he was executive chef at several other prestigious resorts including the four diamond Sherwood Inn (Muskoka), Radisson Minaki Lodge (northwestern Ontario), and Taboo Resort (Muskoka).

Getting there

From Toronto: Take Hwy 400 North to Barrie. Stay on Hwy 400 heading northwest towards Parry Sound to Exit 162 just north of Port Severn. Follow the White’s Falls Rd (Muskoka Rd 34) 6 km to Gloucester Trail, then to Severn Lodge. 150 km (90 mi) 1 1/2 hrs From Detroit/Windsor/London: Take Hwy 401 East to Toronto. Then follow directions from Toronto above. London ~ 300 km (186 mi) – 3 hrs. Detroit/Windsor ~ 488 km (303 mi) – 4 3/4 hrs From Ottawa: Take 416 South to Hwy 401 West to Toronto. Then follow directions from Toronto above. 498 km (309 mi) – 5 hrs From Buffalo/Niagara: Take Queen Elizabeth Highway West to Hwy 403 North to Hwy 401 East to Hwy 400 North. Alternatively, take the Queen Elizabeth Highway West to Hwy 407 (toll road) to Hwy 400 North. Then follow directions from Toronto above. 262 km (163 mi) – 2 3/4 hrs USA Cities ~ Driving Time Cleveland ~ 600 km (373 mi) – 6 hrs Pittsburgh ~ 650 km (403 mi) – 6 ½ hrs Chicago ~ 956 km (595 mi) – 9 ½ hrs Boston ~ 1016 km (630 mi) – 9 ½ hrs New York City ~ 920 km (570 mi) – 9 hrs

Woodloch Resort is The Pocono Mountains' premier family vacation! Surrounded by pristine mountain peaks and sparkling lake waters, this family fun center is regarded as one of America's "Best All-Inclusive Family Resorts". Their traditional warm hospitality has been nurturing and embracing the spirit of spending quality time with family and friends for more than half a century. Entertainment abounds for all ages here! An array of amenities gets to fun started. Choose from fun-filled options such as a six-sided rock climbing wall, 600-foot Eagle Eye zip line, indoor and outdoor pools, Kiddie Splash Zone, bumper cars, go carts, bumper boats, kayaking, and much more! More than 30 exciting daily activities keep everyone entertained. Enjoy popular game show spin-offs, family-friendly competitions, Olympics, scavenger hunts, and holiday-themed games. Family fun is in fully supply!

Address

731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley, PA 18428

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The Poconos are surrounded with legendary waters such as The Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers and Lake Wallenpaupack, so aquatic adventures abound here!

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Take in nightly entertainment including a Broadway-style Theme Show or an entertaining and hilarious Staff Show, which are always followed by live music, comedy acts, jugglers, or magicians!

Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center is your New York haven for summer family fun! The Villa Roma is perfect for families of all ages and sizes. The newly renovated three-level main building features an ice cream parlor, coffee shop and dining. Here is a world of activities, inside or out: pools, snack bars, two playgrounds, a game room, and a kid's program with bumper boats, face painting, and much more. No matter what you choose to do, you're sure to have a great time reconnecting with your family. Lasso the family and enjoy an array of adventures! You can enjoy bowling, rock climbing, golfing, and much more. You'll find indoor tennis and racquetball courts, a Jacuzzi, and soothing spa services. Get your fingers working in the arcade and game room! Beautiful, subtle touches combine with spectacular special events at the exceptional accommodations. Come experience all the Catskills has to offer!

Address

356 Villa Roma Road, Callicoon, New York 12723

Highlights

Parents can slip into serenity at the onsite spa. Choose from an extensive menu that offers treatments such as lavender mud wraps, shiatsu massages, and reflexology. The onsite salon also features options such as paraffin hand/toe dips, manicures and pedicures, and waxing.

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Angling adventures for all ages await at Villa Roma Resort. The resort offers complimentary catch-and-release fishing right onsite, making it easy to cast that line and reel in the trophies!

Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort hits the bull's eye for family fun! The little ones will love all these opportunities for adventure. The resort has the only Kidz Activities program in Lake Placid, a daily dose of arts and crafts, games, contests, and more. There's also the nightly Kidz Night Inn where kids can let loose with pizza parties and movies where no parents are allowed. While the kids are having bundles of fun, parents can enjoy some peaceful time alone. The entire family will love the lake! Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort is the only resort located directly on Mirror Lake, and it offers everything you need water-fueled fun, including cruises in hand-crafted gondolas. Enjoy a family fishing trip or dive in for a swim. Stay on land for mountain hiking adventures. Afterward, return to your spacious room an kick up your feet. Seek Adirondack adventures for all ages!

Address

2559 Main St., Lake Placid, New York 12946

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Overlooking six million stunning acres of Adirondack Park, Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort overlooks a "forever wild" forest preserve. With 2,000 mountain peaks and 500,000 acres of true old growth forest, this is a place for world-class New York recreation.

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After an action-packed day, enjoy creature comforts like a heated pool, steam bath, whirlpools, and the complimentary health club!

Pure and simple, High Hampton Inn is a place to make memories. And isn't that was a family summer vacation is all about?

Nestled in the heart of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, High Hampton presents a stupendous opportunity for familial vacation bliss. Experience your stay however you want to- in a room or cottage, relaxing or adventuring. The resort's 1,400-acres are filled with scenic beauty, and can be easily experienced on one of the multitude of walking or hiking trails. Meanwhile, the Inn is only a few steps from the golf course, tennis courts, lake, children's play area, and the private thirty-five acre lake. One things for certain- you'll never be bored!

Address

1525 NC-107, Cashiers, NC 28717

Highlights

Amenities include a spa, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and a kids' club, along with a lake and hiking trails.

Fun facts

This storied resort dates back to 1922

Powers Creek Retreat is 18 acres of Alberta woodland paradise dedicated to weddings, reunions, banquets and other special events. And what could be more special than a family getaway?

Families both big and small will find plenty to love at Powers Creek! Whether you're using the venue grounds for a friendly game of kickball or snuggling around the two-tiered fire pit to toast marshmallows and reminisce, it's easy to lose track of time here. Reconnect with your family while you enjoy a scrumptious meal in the indoor banquet hall and then dance the night away to live music. When the weather gets hot, hop into Powers Creek itself for a quick cool-off! However you enjoy the family togetherness, you'll party safely knowing that everyone has fantastic accommodations onsite waiting for them!

Address

2810 Smith Creek Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1Y3, Canada

Highlights

The pristine retreat has an abundance of trees, manicured lawns and a huge open green field. The buildings have been freshly painted and renovated with new flooring, etc

Getting there

This beautiful, serene, wooded property is only 10 minutes from Downtown Westbank and Lake Okanagan.

Supreme hospitality is the result of Wonder Valley Ranch's passion for creating unique experiences for unique people. Enjoy each other's company while engaging in activities like the ropes course challenge, canoe racing, archery, paintball, or touring nearby Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks.

Fun on or in the water is everywhere at Wonder Valley! Enjoy two sparkling pools, water slide, on-property Dalton Pond, tennis courts, volleyball, softball, horseshoes, and basketball. Other great on-site activities at Wonder Valley include archery, paintball, ropes challenge course, plenty of space to ride your bike or hike, a trampoline center, and a games pavilion.

Address

6450 Elwood Road, Sanger, California 93657

Fun facts

During the 1950s, the now named Wonder Valley Ranch Resort, hosted Hollywood stars such as Betty Hutton, Tom Mix, Victor McLaughlin, and Roy Rogers!

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Every room features heating and air conditioning, in-room coffee service, telephone, free high-speed internet access and satellite television.

Your summer sanctuary for family fun awaits at Pollace's Family Vacation Resort! Located in the scenic Catskills, this resort offers something for everyone. Make a splash in the 66-foot outdoor pool, putter on over to the miniature golf course, or fish in the onsite pond. Little ones can traverse the fully-equipped playground with swings, ride the merry-go-round, and shoot down the slides and gym sets. If you're looking for some indoor entertainment, you'll find a pool table, a variety of amusement machines, and board games. For parents looking to relax, soak in the soothing outdoor Jacuzzi. Find entertainment nearby with an array of attractions like Howe Caverns, Woodstock, Saratoga Race Tracks, and Cooperstown. After an action-packed day, return to the resort and indulge in the many amenities. Satisfy your stomach with delicious (an unlimited) meals and then retreat to your spacious room. The family fun never ends here!

Address

71 Landon Ave., Catskill, NY 12414

Highlights

Spice up your meals with midweek poolside barbecue feasts and weekend poolside Hawaiian buffets. Pollace's makes dining fun!

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Find entertainment on water and land! Explore the waters on a paddle boat or traverse rock climbing walls. Shoot some hoops on the basketball court or play shuffleboard. The activities are almost endless!

Looking to make lasting memories with the whole family on the beautiful shores of Orange Beach, Alabama? Caribe Resort is the place for you!

Caribe Resort, the most secluded vacation destination in Orange Beach, was designed with families in mind. Choose from a wide variety of condos and amenities to fit your needs. You and your family don’t need to go far to enjoy luxuries such as the lazy river, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and more. Try out their on-site restaurant Cobalt, awarded the #1 Seafood Restaurant in Alabama, for contemporary coastal cuisine and stunning views of the bay from every table. Caribe features complimentary boat slips and a full-service marina, giving guests the opportunity to try exhilarating water sports, including parasailing, jet skiing, and dolphin cruises.

Address

28103 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561

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If you're looking for a time to schedule your Alabama Gulf Shores vacation, try scheduling it during one of the fun-filled seasonal events. Some of those events include the Shrimp Fest, Mullet Toss, and Hangout Music Festival.

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Caribe provides a trolley service that runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to and from the public beach access point at the tip of the peninsula. Their trolley will also take you to the Cobalt Restaurant, the Caribe Marina, and any building on their property. If you prefer to walk it only takes a few minutes.

ACE Adventure Resort has been the East Coast’s best mountain hideaway since 1980. In that time they've perfected their craft.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy West Virginia's great outdoors. But if you want to show your family the most fun, extreme, but rip-roaring good time while doing it, look no further than ACE. World-class whitewater rafting and over 1,500 acres of awesomeness in the New River Gorge (including the new waterpark) will completely captivate the whole family. Hop in a raft and set off down more than 100 miles of rapids. ACE's expert staff will ensure that your trip is exceedingly memorable.

Address

1 Concho Road, Minden, West Virginia 25879

Extra Stops

Book a guided fishing day trip during your stay!

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Offering various day-long adventure passes, ideal for families, that include activities like whitewater rafting down the Gauley River, ziplining, rock climbing, and much more, ACE has your next adventure waiting for you.

Family fun heats up this summer at The Lodge of Four Seasons! This Ozarks oasis understands that family is important, which is why they make it easy to bring the whole family together. Enjoy the best of the Lake of the Ozarks at this luxury getaway where you're just minutes away from endless activities both on and off-site. Swing away on 54 holes of championship golf, explore the waters with boat rentals, or make a splash at the Clover Leaf Pool and poolside Parrot Bar. Stay dry with a bike rental and find plenty of activities at the Adventure Club for kids! Just outside your door awaits the Lake of the Ozarks, an aquatic adventure center for all ages. The Lodge boasts a full-service marina and is perfect for fishing, swimming, and a wealth of water sports. The rooms aren't too bad either. Enjoy the view from your private balcony, the championship golf courses, the marina, or the luxury spa. At the end of the day, HK's Steakhouse offers delicious seafood, steaks, brick-oven pizza,and drinks. You'll find adventures for all ages here!

Address

315 Four Seasons Drive, Lake Ozark, Missouri 65049

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Tee it up with your family! With a rare Robert Trent Jones Sr. design, a Jack Nicklaus Signature course, and a Ken Kavanaugh design, the options are almost endless!

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After a day of exploration, seek relaxation! Spa Shiki at Lodge of Four Seasons will soothe you after a long day of adventure, or for an entire weekend of relaxation. Choose from a wide variety of services from a Japanese Milk Bath to a Seaweed Detox Body Mask.

While Deerhurst is a stupendous place to stay year-round, it's in summer that it truly (and literally) shines!

Whether you're cooling off in your exceedingly cozy accommodations or hitting the town, there's never a dull moment at Deerhurst! When the sun is hot, head to the beach for an afternoon of wet'n'wild fun. If you want to get even more active, take a walk or a bike ride and enjoy the area's unique rustic beauty. If you need some alone time, play a round of exceptional golf or head to the spa while the kids are Treetop Trekking or going for a horseback ride. It makes for a sublimely relaxing experience. It's not a coincidence that Muskoka was named as one of National Geographic’s “100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life” in 2013- come and see for yourself this summer!

Address

1235 Deerhurst Dr, Huntsville, ON P1H 2E8, Canada

Total area

There is more than 760 acres of rustic beauty surrounding the resort.

Related activities

The resort is a 15-minute walk from skiing at Hidden Valley Highlands and 8 km from live entertainment at the Algonquin Theatre.