The 10 Best USA Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas with COVID in Mind (COVID edition)

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The 10 Best USA Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas with COVID in Mind (COVID edition)

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Camping and road trips have never looked better. In fact, they offer great opportunities to enjoy quality family time while still social distancing due to COVID. When you’re looking for great family-friendly and safer travel options, consider lodging, travel, and activities you’ll be participating in. We’ve done most of the work for you to help spark ideas that will have you excited to travel again.

 

We’re all growing itchy, ready to get out and do something…anything, and travel isn’t going to look quite like we’re used to for a little while. On that note, being creative is the best way to work around the situation. You might find your new, favorite getaway!

Camping

Consider RV Rentals, using tents, or invest in an RV for ongoing family fun. There’s a boom in camping right now, whether it’s tent camping or an all-out-loaded caravan. With room to spread out, no hotels to worry about, and the ability to stay close to home or go clear across the country, camping is a great place to start.

The National Park Service offers over 130 camping options. While some may be limited due to COVID-19, many are still available and open. You can see the full list of NPS camping options here. We’ve handpicked three we think are worth putting on your short list.

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1. Yosemite National Park (California) has over 10 different camping areas, and with it being 95% open wilderness, there’s plenty of room to social distance. It’s an amazing place to visit with eye-popping beauty around every corner. Yosemite is a national treasure. If you haven’t visited yet, now might be the perfect time.
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2. Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland) campground is a perfect family choice with the opportunity for beach time, swimming, fishing, boating, crabbing, and so much more. One of the nice things is that they offer both tent and trailer camping in multiple sections to meet your needs, and there’s plenty of room to spread out!
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3. Big Bend National Park (Texas) lets you camp in the heart of the Rio Grande, whether on a traditional campsite or via backcountry camping. If you love water, you’ll love the great rafting and kayaking potential, along with hiking, outdoor amazing scenery and more.

Road Trips

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1. Cave City, Kentucky offers a neat outdoor treat with Dinosaur World. This highly-rated stop via Trip Advisor is a big win with kids and adults. Near the Cave City area are rolling hills to enjoy on a leisurely drive, and giant caves you can explore rain or shine. Perfect for those looking for something in the Midwest.
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2. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is all about enjoying the great outdoors, whether via a water park, boating, visiting a deer park or wildlife parks. There’s plenty to do with enough elbow room to spread out.
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3. Central Florida, without the amusement parks. There is so much to offer with neat destinations like Gatorland, natural springs with manatees, Bok Tower Gardens which offers pathways and bird watching sheds. Outdoor exploration is great for all ages.

Vacation Home Rentals and More, Oh My!

Sites like VRBO, HomeAway, and Airbnb make it easy to find a great vacation home to rent whether you’re looking for a beach cottage or a mountain cabin on a lake for fishing, boating, or swimming.
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1. Dude Ranches. You’ll find a wide variety of choices but pick an area you haven’t seen before to give it an extra adventurous twist. Imagine the fun you’ll have with the family while spending time outdoors, riding horses, and enjoying crackling campfires in the likes of Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, or Arkansas!
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2. Tree House Rentals What child wouldn’t love to stay in something as cool as a tree house? And don’t worry if you have a taste for high-end luxury, there are fancy ones to choose from as well. You’ll love the selection of different styles. There are so many more than you realize!
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3. Big, Roomy Cabin Rentals. You’ll find plenty of room to stretch out in by choosing one of these gorgeous cabin rentals. Remote and ready for you to have a stay-vacation in a fun rental home. Some even offer game rooms.

No cars, please.

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Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Here’s a unique opportunity. Bald Head Island is an island for golf carts, bikes, and walking. You’ll leave your car, ferry over to the island and enjoy the splendid and socially distanced island that not everyone can get to! There are no busy highway bridges to drown the island with tourism seekers. This is a relaxed, low-key environment that will slow you down as much as you’d like, while still offering plenty to do.

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