The Best Summer Vacation Destinations For Families In The US, According To Experts

Written By Alison Lewis

Text by Rose Gordon Sala

Summer vacation offers the chance to slough off the year’s busy schedules for parents and kids alike, and the best summer vacation destinations for families in the U.S. offer plenty to do close to home. “When the economy recesses, we get just that little bit of hesitation to leave the country,” says McLean Robbins, founder of travel agency Lily Pond Luxury. This year, “domestic destinations are looking more attractive.”

Thanks to the vast topography of the United States, there are no shortage of domestic destinations for families to relax, unwind and reconnect together. I interviewed half a dozen travel advisors—as well as took into account where my own children (ages 6 to 12) have most enjoyed vacationing—to select the best places for families to travel to this summer. Below, the best summer vacation destinations for families in the U.S. in 2025.

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