www.hersheypa.com Hershey, Pa., is officially known as "Chocolate Town USA." This is really the ultimate family destination. With more than 65 rides in Hersheypark, including 11 roller coasters and nine water attractions, your kids can fill their days with thrills and spills. Dad has a choice of four immaculate golf courses. And mom, two words: "Chocolate Spa."
Voted the No. 1 family vacation destination in the U.S. by TripAdvisor, Wisconsin Dells' Indoor Water Park Resorts boasts that it's the "Waterpark Capital of the World!" There are 22 indoor parks, three outdoor parks and more than 200 water slides. Spas, golf, shopping, museums and lots of live entertainment round out the family-friendly activities.
TripAdvisor rated Myrtle Beach, in South Carolina, as the No. 1 Beach and Sun Destination in the U.S. Sixty miles of sandy, white beaches give you plenty of places to choose from to play, relax, soak up the sun and enjoy the southern hospitality. And with almost 1,700 dining establishments along the "Grand Strand," there should be no family arguments about a lack of dining options.
With its moderate summer temperatures rarely reaching into the 80s, San Diego is a great destination for us cold-weather-acclimated Alaskans. Balboa Park features 15 major museums, 1,200 acres of lush gardens and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. A visit to SeaWorld to see Shamu the killer whale is a must, and your family vacation will be complete with a trip to Legoland.
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