Family Vacations Directory - Minnesota

In the last few years doughnut shops, bars, emporiums and boutiques have given new life to the common donut. The selection and consumption of freshly baked doughnuts can be a family adventure all by itself. [Read More]

Giving travel experiences rather than material things makes the value of the gifting priceless because a gift of travel results in not just fun during the experience but memories and stories to be shared and cherished. [Read More]

Renaissance festivals span the country during September and October offering the perfect solution for those who are short on time but looking for effortless, screen-free family fun. [Read More]

From marvelous theatrical productions and waterpark thrills to dreamy snow covered parks and tempting hot chocolate stops, the city sparkles during the snowy months. [Read More]

The best snow festivals across the US offer interactive and engaging ways to enjoy cold weather and many of them include wacky ways to have fun from frozen turkey bowling to icy golf games and my favorite a frying pan toss. [Read More]

Looking for a new spot or a new family vacation idea? Imagine counting goats on a rooftop; celebrating with a fish boil in Door County; hunting for agates along Lake Superior; fishing on Lake Truman or petting a bearded lizard in Michigan. [Read More]

Create your own screen free agri-adventure complete with corn stalks, pumpkins, fresh apple cider, and wagon rides. Run through a corn maze with your kids or find the perfect pumpkin for the porch. [Read More]

Voted the best in the USA for dozens of things including arts, shopping, exceptional children’s theater, interactive science experiences, and the city has a trendy urban atmosphere that is energizing. [Read More]

Renaissance Festivals and Ren Faires are scattered across the country making it easy to find 16th century time capsule to share with your kids. [Read More]

Have fun sharing the north woods by day and the universe by night. The annual summer program dubbed Universe in the Parks makes it easy to participate in a free star party in Minnesota. [Read More]

Each zoo visit presents countless ways educate, entertain and engage. The best zoos facilitate family fun and enable directed learning but the key to success requires a bit of advanced preparation and planning. Like so much in life, less is more. [Read More]

Let the snow fly while you take your kids sliding & surfing in a domed tropical island where snow gear and sunscreen will not be needed but flip-flops are essential; a place where being all wet is part of the experience plan and wave pools, tunnel slides, and lazy river floating is part of the fun. [Read More]

Mark your calendar, Smithsonian Magazine's annual Museum Day is Saturday September 26, 2015, a day when participating museums across America will offer free admission for 24 hours. [Read More]

National wildlife refuges offer families terrific family vacation possibilities for hiking, camping and to observe wild animals in their natural habitats. [Read More]