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10 to know: Family-friendly fun
Ah, the family vacation: It's the source of some of our most potent and pleasing memories, both as kids and as parents. If fostering family fun is tops on your to-do list, look no further than these top picks for family vacation destinations.
Orlando
Thrill of the theme park
Orlando is the undisputed Big Kahuna of family fun. Trust usyour kids could spend weeks here and never experience a single moment of boredom, with
Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld, the Kennedy Space Center, and more hot spots close by.
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Maui
Paradise found
Families with an adventurous streak will love Maui ... and so will those who just like to play in the sand. Whale-watching, snorkeling, and beach frolicking are de rigueur; your adrenaline junkies may also enjoy scuba diving, surfing, or biking down a volcano's slope.
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San Diego
Wild about animals
With Shamu, the Zoo, and the Wild Animal Park, San Diego is the land of animal attractions. But you'll also find interlocking fun at Legoland, miles of beaches (including Coronado Beach, ranked one of the nation's best), and history in Old Town and the Gaslamp Quarter.
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Anaheim and the O.C.
Goofy, Snoopy, beachy
After the little ones have met Goofy at Disneyland and Snoopy at Knott's Berry Farm; and you've braved the Matterhorn, Space Mountain, and Soak City U.S.A.; it's time to relax. And there are over 40 miles of beautiful, peaceful beaches waiting for you in Orange County.
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Washington, D.C.
Our captivating capital
Explore the Smithsonian Institution Museums (the Air & Space Museum is universally adored by kids), tour the memorials and monuments, and don't miss the Capitol Building and the White House. If your kids dig Inspector Gadget, drop by the International Spy Museum.
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Disney and Carnival cruises
Seafaring family fun
A family-friendly cruise is great fun for parents and kids alike. Disney and Carnival both boast excellent programs for kids of all ages—and both let you sneak away for adults-only fun, too. Disney's ships also offer character appearances (coveted by the younger set).
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Rome
Gladiators, gelato, and Michelangelo
Rome holds enough fascination for the entire family, with the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, and more. And even your pickiest eater will devour the local specialtiesafter all, what kid can resist pizza and ice cream (well, okay, they call it gelato)?
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Boston
Bring history to life
A trip to Boston is as educational as several days in history classand, most likely, a lot more fun. Make those lessons come alive on the Freedom Trail (includes Paul Revere's house and the Old North Church), then sample the diverse eats at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
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Denver area
Fresh-air fun
The Mile High City is tops for year-round outdoorsy fun. Take a winter trip for some skiing or boarding at one of Colorado’s famous ski resorts. Or, soak up the fresh air and sunshine in the summertime with hiking, biking, and music festivals.
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Clearwater Beach/St. Petersburg
Best-of-breed beaches
Did you know that you can hear a lion roar from 5 miles away? Go on an African safari and ride the coasters at Busch Gardens, get wet at Adventure Island, and visit three of the top-ranked beaches in the U.S.: Clearwater Beach, Caladesi Island, and Fort de Soto Beach.
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