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Planning your next family vacation? Looking for a good balance between child-friendly activities and grown-up fun? Here are five amazing destinations that will appeal to both kids and adults. There’s something for everyone here.

1.Washington, DC
You can’t go wrong with so many free museums, monuments, and landmarks, all within walking distance of downtown. Kids will love Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and the National Zoo. Parents and children alike will enjoy free nightly performances at the Kennedy Center, featuring live music, poetry slams, and theater. For a rich cultural experience, families can head over to Little Ethiopia for dinner and dancing. Transportation costs in DC can be expensive. Paying a bit more for a hotel right on the mall can save you money in the long run.

2.Chickasaw Country, Oklahoma
Located in south-central Oklahoma, Chickasaw Country has a little bit of everything. The Chickasaw Cultural Center is a great place to learn about the Chickasaw Nation. The center offers storytelling, workshops, and lively, informative exhibits. Parents will enjoy great nightlife at the WinStar World Casino and Resort, the largest casino in the world. With several hotels on site, as well as golf, spas, and multiple dining opportunities, the WinStar is a premier vacation destination.

3.The Florida Keys
The climate here is semi-tropical, and the islands are surrounded by coral reefs, warm turquoise water, and fabulous fishing opportunities. Hawkes Cay, on the small, secluded island of Duck Key, is an all-inclusive family resort. Here you will find a fully equipped marina, a relaxing spa, and a golf course. Kids will love swimming with the Bottlenose Dolphins, and everyone will enjoy snorkeling around the coral reefs, teeming with marine life.

4.Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont
Looking for a little winter fun for your family? Look no further than Smuggler’s Notch Resort in Jeffersonville, Vermont. This top rated resort makes family skiing a priority. The resort offers a top-notch skiing and snowboarding school, perfect for beginners. Miles of snow covered trails await visitors for downhill skiing, tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and more. The resort also offers massage and spa packages, a teen center, an indoor pool and hot tub, and two world-class restaurants. Planning your ski vacation has never been easier.

5.Olympic National Park, WA
This amazing treasure is located just south of Port Angeles, WA. The park itself is divided into three distinct parts. The coastal area provides visitors with the opportunity to see rare marine mammals and hike miles of unspoiled coastline. At the heart of the park, the Olympic Mountains rise, snow covered, even in summer. Hiking and other recreational opportunities are plentiful here. The Hoh rain forest, a world heritage site, offers visitors a rare glimpse of ancient and diverse ecosystems. A trip to Olympic National Park wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Sol Duc Hot Springs resort. The resort offers luxury cabin rentals along the Sol Duc River, three pools of mineral-rich hot springs, and complete spa packages.

Vacationing with the whole family has never been easier or more fun. These trips offer a little bit of everything for the traveler searching for adventure, culture, or relaxation. Start planning your fabulous family vacation today.