The New England states may be small, but they boast plenty of coastline with lots of great beaches. I enjoy visiting these sandy beaches either for the day or as part of a longer vacation. Although I love the beach, I usually plan for just one or two beach days during a New England vacation, …
Northeast
Northeast Family Travel
I've spent most of my life living in the Northeast of the US, so I'm probably biased. But I think this region offers some of the best family travel destinations in the United States, including beach, historical, and ski destinations.
Because the Northeast states are relatively small, it can be easy to combine travel to one or more destinations. I always love road tripping to a new part of the region, or returning to one of my favorites.
If you are planning Northeast family travel, check out all of our posts with hotel, attraction, and destination reviews, from Boston to the White Mountains, NYC to Coastal Maine.
Note that we've experienced some of the destinations/attractions below at no cost for purposes for review in the past.
Luckily there are plenty of other things to do on Cape Cod when it rains, beyond visiting the beautiful beaches. Here are some great things to do on a rainy day on Cape Cod.
When I was a college student on summer break at home in Rhode Island, I went to work every day in a beautiful Newport mansion. Working in the gift shop of a major tourist attraction certainly had its benefits, and I enjoyed that job. I was always astounded by the hundreds of guests who traveled, …
I think most would agree that the coastal city of New Haven is most known as the home of Yale University and for its distinctive pizza. However, thanks to its convenient location 2 hours from New York City and 2 1/2 hours from Boston, New Haven, Connecticut is a great spot for a weekend getaway. …
If your children love rides, characters, and live shows, they’ll absolutely love Story Land in Glen, New Hampshire. While it isn’t nearly as large as other theme parks like Walt Disney World, it’s still loads of fun for children – especially small children who love storybook characters and nursery rhymes. Disclosure: We received complimentary admission …
Portland, Maine is an eclectic, artsy, and quaint seaside town that is great for families to visit. The Old Port district within Portland, located right by the waterfront, is one of the several historic districts in the town. While I also love exploring the Arts District, the Old Port area of Downtown Portland Maine is …