These travel destinations include some of my childhood favorites as well as new places I’ve discovered with my own kids. Growing up, I loved visiting the Smoky Mountains. These days, I enjoy finding more places to explore, like Kennedy Space Center and the fantastic St. Louis Zoo.
Visiting the Smokies
5 Best Things to Do on a Family Vacation to the Smoky Mountains
My family has been traveling to the Smoky Mountains for decades — even before I was born! It’s one of our default getaways thanks to beautiful scenery and plenty to do. I’ve still never seen a bear in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which means — of course — that I need to go back soon!
A Weekend in St. Louis
The Best Things to Do in St. Louis with Kids
My husband and I took our kids to St. Louis for a mini-vacation, and they wanted to stay there! Why? A free, world-class zoo and fantastic museums meant our days there were filled with fun. I’m already adding things to my itinerary for next time.
Vacation Spots for Space Fans
The Top 7 Space Destinations for Families
We can’t all be billionaires who fund our own space travel, but visiting these space-themed destinations is the next best thing (or even better, if you don’t like the idea of climbing into a space capsule). We once managed to hit several of these spots in one year, seeing three Saturn V rockets, a space shuttle, and the Apollo 11 capsule.
