*This post was written by my good friend Shannon Bender, for Family Vacations U.S* I don’t actually know if that is Texas’ motto, but the …

Dallas is huge and there is so much to do there that we can’t possibly tell you about it all. Dallas is definitely a multi-visit …

School is back in session and with school comes routine. I love a routine but man the homework has already started taking a toll and …

Sometimes things don’t go as planned, ya know? On a recent trip to Florida the plan was to spend two days in Orlando and then …

For weeks I drooled over the pictures on the website for the Holiday Inn Resort in Pensacola Beach. I read reviews and the overwhelming majority …

When planning our trip to the beach. we decided that a stop for the night at the halfway point would be the best for our …

My family and I recently took a trip to Pensacola, don’t worry I will share more about our experience soon! On our drive in, a …

St. Paul, Minnesota has so much to do!  You are going to need two trips, one in the summer and one in the winter! Hockey …

So apparently there is a lot more to Green Bay, Wisconsin than just football and cheese! Who knew?  If you are in Green Bay for …

I am in the process of packing up my family for a week at the beach. While I am really excited I know there is …

My family and I were finally able to take a trip to Great Wolf Lodge. After months and months of begging from the kids, we …

They don’t call Montana “The Treasure State” for nothing!  It is absolutely beautiful and there is so much to see and do in the Capital of …

So you and your family have decided to go on a vacation. Sometimes the hardest decision is the vacation spot that you and your family …

This post is a departure from our typical format, but bear with me for a moment. I was picking up my youngest from daycare today …

I admit I thought, “What is there to do in Des Moines?”  I was wrong. It’s really a beautiful state and I loved that it’s …

It can become a grind and a bit boring to stay in the same predictable hotel chain. Which is why we’ve put together a list …

If you are on the east coast and have never visited Hilton Head Island it’s a must do family vacation. Hilton Head is different from …

*Our writer and her family were hosted by the Noah’s Ark for the purpose of this review* Last Tuesday, we spent the day at Noah’s …

I love coffee. Hot in the winter. Hot in the summer. Although I have been persuaded to try an iced coffee here and there, it …

There is so much to see and do in South Dakota, chances are most of these trip ideas you didn’t have a clue about! We …

Gulfport, Mississippi is situated on the Gulf Cost. The town was ravaged when hurricane Katrina came roaring through. Slowly but surely the town has rebuilt …

I have a problem. I am an ice cream obsessed person, I love it anytime of the year. 10 below zero outside? I still eat …

Phoenix is a testament to the spirit of the Native American tribe who were first dwellers on this land. The Southwestern architecture and Native American …

Thinking about visiting an all inclusive resort with your family this summer? Check out our 7 picks for Family Friendly All Inclusive Resorts! Tyler Place – …

We are lake people, the more time we spend at the lake near our home the better! I can’t tell you why exactly we feel …

There is nothing that my kids love more than getting out and exploring nature! If they can get super dirty while they are exploring they …

If you are considering a trip west, New Mexico is gorgeous!  The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque, and the Rio Grande …

A few years ago my family and I visited Enid, Oklahoma to visit our friends who had recently moved there. Enid, OK? Where is that …

If you are considering a visit to Maine, why not plan a stop in Portland? There is so much to see and to do with …

Who knew that Omaha,. Nebraska had so much to offer?! TripAdvisor and CNN both agree that Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is the best in the …

My family and I traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana a few years ago for a football bowl game (two adults and two children who were …

This post isn’t exactly geared towards kids, but I have a slight obsession with abandoned places. I find it fascinating that there are places that …

Staying in Stowe, Vermont Today’s post takes us to the mountains, the mountains of Vermont to be exact. I have been doing a lot of …

Brown County is located in central Indiana about halfway between Louisville and Indianapolis and if you’ve never heard of it, it’s because the area is …

A Family Trip to St. Joseph, Lake Michigan + South Haven, Kalamazoo, and Frankenmuth – places to stop in the Mitten. Two years ago, my family …

Every time vacation planning comes up in my house, Charleston, SC makes the list of places to consider! There is so much history in this …

Atlanta is a huge city and the weekend my family and I spent there on our trip to Florida just wasn’t enough time! We definitely …

So you want to head to California but can’t decide which city to visit, we have the vacation plan for you! Stay in Santa Monica. …

There are so many great sites out there and we love to share when we find great ones! Below is our list of sites that …

Top 10 things to do in Wisconsin Dells with kids! The Wisconsin Dells have been getting quite a bit of buzz lately about how kid …

With five national parks, Utah is one of the most beautiful states in the country.  With the Grand Canyon to the south and Yosemite to …

Texas is a great big state with so much to offer its visitors! It was so difficult to narrow down which area to feature first. …

If your family is anything like mine, you have an adult in the family who is measuring and remeasuring the kids, waiting in anticipation for …

Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love.  I truly believed that, while exploring the historic city of Philly, that my son was suddenly going to …

Savannah, Georgia is such a fun place to visit! There is definitely a historic feel and the amazing architecture at every turn. You might be …

Our travels take us to the East Coast today, specifically to Virginia Beach. There is so much for families to enjoy in Virginia Beach that …

 Spending Time in Louisville, KY Louisville is a crossroads where the American South and Midwest meets the rest of the world and has a ton …

On our way out of Florida, we visited the Naval Aviation Museum located in Pensacola, Florida. It was the one and only thing that my …

A few years ago while looking for someplace new to visit on summer vacation I asked for suggestions on Facebook and a girl I had …

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama My family and I love to visit the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama. It is a quiet area without a …