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Feeling spontaneous? Sometimes the best trips are last-minute getaways. Scan your calendar for a free upcoming weekend, but don't fret that you haven't had much time to plan. At the last minute you can grab a flight or hop in the car and spend a memorable weekend in a place you've always wanted to explore or re-visit a favorite travel destination. Stay in a fancy hotel in Las Vegas , a quaint hotel in Denver , or a hip, budget boutique hotel in the Big Apple . If you only have a weekend to spare, try to pick a getaway destination that includes a short scenic drive or a quick flight; that way, you'll be spending more time enjoying your last-minute vacation and less time on getting there. A change of scenery is always good for the spirits, so look into our destination suggestions and great travel deals so that you can have a few travel ideas handy when the mood to escape strikes you! Check out our great deals in popular last-minute getaway destinations. If you don't find a deal that suits you below, enter your details into our FareFinder to find more value travel options.

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Run wild in sunny Las Vegas for a truly exciting last-minute getaway trip. Bright lights, buzzing casinos, notorious nightlife - this high-paced city never sleeps. Test your luck in a world-famous casino or shop for high-end fashion to wear at four-star restaurants. Watch astounding acrobats, then catch your breath beside a shimmering swimming pool. For a last-minute vacation, there's just so much to do in Vegas.

On the North Strip, gaze at the hoopla that is Las Vegas from the Stratosphere Tower. Watch waters splash at the famous Bellagio's fountains or ride the monorail to the convention center. The South Strip has all the themed casinos. Take the MGM-Mirage monorail from Mandalay Bay to the Excalibur, getting close to nature at the Mandalay Shark Reef and MGM Lion Habitat. Or stroll the street where the first casinos stood in downtown Las Vegas. This vintage area offers gambling and captivating street acts. And make sure to bring your appetite. Vegas still offers the all-you-can-eat buffets, but it also hosts some of the country's finest restaurants. Take your pick from a handful of celebrity-chef restaurants, including Wolfgang Puck's Postrio, and signature offerings by Michael Mina and Emeril Lagasse.

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A last-minute getaway vacation to Chicago is a breeze. Whether you're there for a quick weekend getaway or an extended stay, you'll find that there are plenty of amazing things to see and do in Chicago. This big city is made up of culturally diverse neighborhoods - visit beautiful parks and the interesting communities around them. Lincoln Park boasts attractions such as the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Conservatory and the Notebaert Nature Museum. You can view amazing public art in Millennium Park, as well as enjoy free concerts.

If you're going to take a last-minute getaway vacation to Chicago in the summer, Grant Park is the place to be; it's home to the popular Taste of Chicago summer festival and the renowned Buckingham Fountain. In the mood for comedy? A host of famous comedians - particularly Saturday Night Live comics - got their start at the legendary Second City comedy club. And for sports lovers, you can catch "da Bears"; or "da Bulls"; or World Series Champions, the Chicago White Sox or the Chicago Cubs. Just taking a leisurely bike ride or stroll along Chicago's lakefront will take your breath away.

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For a fun and easy last-minute vacation, treat yourself to a tour of Washington, D.C. See awe-inspiring monuments and picturesque colonial villages right in the heart of our nation's capital. The famous Metro transit system whisks visitors through the District, stopping near major tourist sights and traveling on into nearby Northern Virginia and Maryland. No visit to Washington, D.C. would be complete without visits to the monuments and memorials honoring the country's presidents, war veterans, and founding fathers. Since few of them are located near Metro stops, many visitors prefer to take a bus tour.

The districts many Smithsonian museums cover a wide variety of topics. Art galleries alone cover American, African and Asian art, plus modern and contemporary works and portraiture. Other favorites include the Air and Space Museum and the National Zoo. If you want to skip all that and just check out a fun neighborhood for your last-minute getaway, stroll the lovely campus of historic Georgetown University, or take a guided tour for an in-depth look. Just outside the gates, be sure to check out the area's colorful 18th-century row houses. Historic sights in the village include the C & O Canal, the Old Stone House and the Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitors and residents flock to the Georgetown Flea Market on Sunday mornings in search of hidden treasure.

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It might seem too big a city to accommodate a last-minute getaway trip, but never fear - because of its sheer number of attractions, New York City is actually an ideal spontaneous trip destination! It's a city of contrasts, where the 24-hour hustle and bustle balances the oases of Central Park and the quietly elegant Hudson River. Stick to one or two fun neighborhoods and you'll get your fill of the Big Apple. Short for "South of Houston"; SoHo is New York's artistic sanctuary and a fantastic area to shop, eat or just hang out. Located in lower Manhattan, it's an eclectic assortment of lofts, combining residential, commercial and gallery space. In the 1960s, artists started inhabiting lofts in the area, which were actually vacated sweatshops.

Today, these live-work units sell for millions of dollars. People are drawn to Greenwich Village by the local diversity, funky shopping, top-notch restaurants and fascinating Old New York architecture. Washington Square is one of the most romantic neighborhoods in the city. Tree-lined streets, pretty brick houses, jazz clubs, coffeehouses and sidewalk cafes - you'll find them all in the Village. Tips for a last-minute getaway: you can most easily snag theater tickets during January and February, but finding a good table at a restaurant can be easier in July and August, when New Yorkers tend to escape the city. Visit New York City between the first of the year and early April for great bargains.

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For more animals, visit Lake Superior Zoo, which has some big cats, bears, primates, and a mini trail. The Aerial Lift Bridge across the Duluth Ship Canal is fun to watch as it lifts 135 feet to let the ships pass. Spirit Mountain is a popular ski area in the winter and during warmer months has an adventure park and a network of hiking and biking trails. More Family Vacation Ideas in Minnesota

Myrtle Beach

You can watch medieval jousting during your evening meal at Myrtle Beach Medieval Times or Polynesian fire dance while eating at Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show. Kids will also love touching sharks and stingrays at Ripley's Aquarium and the whole family will enjoy paddling a kayak on a wild and quiet South Carolina waterway with Gator Bait Adventure Tours.

Visitors can take one of many mining tours and go down into the depths of the Earth to see where all the treasure comes from and what the miners had to do to get it out. Nearby is Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area, the location of many skiing and hiking trails and the famous mountain bike trail, Route of the Hiawatha Trail. Discover great Idaho Hotels & Resorts

Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is North Carolina's jewel, a port city, and the coastal playground where the graceful past merges with lively present in one fascinating package. Strolling along the brick sidewalks through the city historic district means exploring 230 blocks of architectural treasures, stately churches, ancient live oaks, and magnificent antebellum homes. There’s music as well as live performers and flowers everywhere, together with charming shops, restaurants, and cafes. Keep going to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk by the sea, the or pedestrian-only Riverwalk in the Port City Marina. Take the kids to the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park for some hair-rising rides or hop on a water taxi to visit the World War II battleship North Carolina. The North Carolina Aquarium is located at Fort Fisher, and Wrightsville Beach is the perfect spot to enjoy some watersports.

New Mexico’s capital Santa Fe in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains is famous for its amazing pueblo buildings and a thriving art community that calls it home. Founded in 1610 by the Spanish, its life revolves around its traditional plaza, a lively place with music and a market full of delicious food. The whole area around the plaza is a well-preserved historic district with narrow streets and adobe landmark buildings, such as the Palace of the Governors, which today houses the New Mexico History Museum. Visit Loretto Chapel with its legendary spiral stairs and hear the story about them. Get out of the city and stroll through lush, green Hyde Memorial State Park surrounded by fragrant pines. El Rancho de las Golondrinas is a living museum of life in a 18th/19th century Spanish village, with a schoolhouse, a hacienda, and guides dressed in period costumes. The Santa Fe Children's Museum is playful, hands-on center for learning through play with a puppet stage, a garden, and a climbing wall.

Today, the rolling green hills and nature trails throughout the former battleground provide a full day of walking and hiking while contemplating the historic events that took place on the hallowed grounds. This quaint Pennsylvania town has plenty of unique attractions in addition to the battlefield, including haunted and historic tours, theater, golf, wineries, distilleries, and authentic cider makers.

The capital of Ohio, Columbus , is located on the Scioto River, and much of the city life happens on the river banks. The city’s Scioto Mile consists of a chain of parks with a network of hiking and biking trails and a large interactive fountain. The Center of Science and Industry is located on the west bank of the river and is a fascinating interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits and experiments for kids of all ages. The German Village is another fun spot to explore, with its typically German brick houses built by German settlers in the 1800s. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of the best in the country, while the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens features an exceptionally rich collection of plants and gardens as well as nature-inspired art exhibitions.

Located on the shore of Lake Winnebago where it meets the Fox River, Oshkosh is a modern Wisconsin city best known for EAA AirVenture, the largest aviation event in the world and the major country music festival Country USA. The city’s EAA Aviation Museum is a kid’s delight with historic planes and real flight stimulators. Menominee Park Zoo has about 50 native and wild animals enjoying eight-acre wildlife park. Paine Art Center and Gardens is a beautiful historic estate surrounded by typical English country-style gardens. Lake Butte des Morts is the local spot for fishing and swimming in the summer. Pollock Community Water Park is a great family place with diving pools, slides, and splash areas. Oshkosh Public Museum is an Ethnography museum that covers 13,000 years of humans living in the region.

The city is situated on upland prairie, with the Cottonwood River flowing on the southern edge of the city. Peter Pan Park and Soden's Grove Park are large green spaces that the folks of Emporia use for recreation and to enjoy nature. David Traylor Zoo and a verdant botanical garden are home to a number of exotic animals, such as lemurs, a mountain lion, birds, and many others. A great place to learn about the city’s history is the Red Rocks State Historic Site, a former home of William Allen White, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and political adviser to several American presidents. Emporia is famous for its lively biking community and has a number of gravel biking trails.

Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach is a small town in Delaware on the Atlantic coast. The heart of the town is its lively beach boardwalk full of restaurants, shops, and amusement activities. The Rehoboth Beach Museum tells the story of the town's history through its collection of vintage postcards and yearbooks. Cape Henlopen State Park is a great place to explore, with ancient dunes and the 1941 observation tower. During the war the park was a military base. Funland is a small amusement park on the boardwalk with an arcade and thrill rides for kids. Midway Speedway Park offers go-kart racing and mini-golf.

New Braunfels

Snuggled between the Comal and Guadalupe rivers, New Braunfels is a small city near San Antonio known for its spacious lush parks, such as Cypress Bend and Landa, and the strong German influence left over from the city’s original German settlers. The city’s historic downtown Gruene district is full of well-preserved 1800s buildings such as Gruene Hall. The city is surrounded by a network of caves, such as the Natural Bridge Caverns, which the kids will love exploring. The nearby Schlitterbahn water park has a large number of fun slides, rides, and a large wave pool. Lake Dunlap, a reservoir on the Guadalupe river, is a pleasant cool spot to try fishing or kayaking. Landa Park is a 51-acre park on the river bank with a miniature train, mini-golf, picnic tables, and a network of hiking and biking trails. Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo Exhibits is a curious roadside attraction famous for its large number of snakes and other animals.

Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge is a tiny mountain town in eastern Tennessee that is very well known to the fans of country music, especially those of Dolly Parton. She put her town on the map by opening Dollywood, an Appalachian-themed amusement park with some fantastic rides. Just next to it is Splash Country, a huge water park with slides and rides, pools and lazy rivers. There is also a museum of Dolly’s costumes and memorabilia. All around the fun parks are restaurants and music venues and you can hear country music from every corner. The Titanic Museum is probably not going to have any country music, but it does have a fascinating exhibition of artifacts that tell the tragic story of the unfortunate ocean liner. Another fun spot to visit is the Hollywood Wax Museum, featuring life-sized wax figures of Hollywood stars with which visitors can take photos.

Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas, Little Rock is a lovely city on the Arkansas River with a range of activities for the whole family. Even if you are not into museums, the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum is a fascinating glimpse into the life of the 42nd American president, with a very realistic replica of the Oval Office and a number of original presidential artifacts. For history buffs, the Old State House Museum, located in the 1800s Greek Revival building, tells the story of Arkansas past. The Little Rock Zoo has over 725 animals from 200 species and the Magic Springs Theme and Water Park will keep the kids occupied for hours. Just outside of the city is shady, beautiful Pinnacle Mountain State Park, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, a great place for a hike, bird watching, or nature exploration. Things to Do in Little Rock

Birmingham is known as an industrial center of Alabama and the southern United States, but it is also a college town and a surprisingly beautiful city. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a serene spot with thousands of diverse plants in themed gardens mixed up with outdoor sculptures. Birmingham Zoo is known for working on the conservation of endangered species and has hundreds of lions, elephants, and other animals. The McWane Science Center is a science museum with a number of fascinating hands-on exhibits, such as dinosaur fossils, a space center, and IMAX films. The Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve is a lovely green space in the South East Lake neighborhood, perfect for hiking or playing ball. Alabama Splash Adventure is a great place to cool off during the summer.

Today a modern city in North Central Texas, Fort Worth was once a key trading post for cowboys in the late 19th century, as it was located at the end of the Chisholm Trail. Cowboys are still around and the Fort Worth Stockyards is great place to watch rodeos. There is also the National Cowgirl Museum and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, with many exhibits that showcase the rodeo life. Fort Worth Zoo is one of the best in the country with more than 7,000 animals living in natural themed habitats. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is more a playground than a museum, with interactive, hands-on exhibits, IMAX films, and a planetarium. NRH2O is a water playground with five levels of slides, endless river, and pools. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is the largest waterpark in North Texas. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is great place to see buffalos, gators, deer, and many species of birds.

Once known as the winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus, Sarasota is a coastal city south of Tampa on the Gulf Coast. The Ringling Brothers are still very much present in Sarasota with the Ringling Museum of Art, but Sarasota is a popular tourist destination because of its wonderful wide sandy beaches. Siesta Beach is great place to cool off in the ocean, play some tennis, or let the kids enjoy in the playground. Lido Key Beach is located on Lido Key, a barrier island just off the Sarasota coast. The Mote Marine Laboratory has a large aquarium with stingrays, sharks, manatees, and other local animals, while Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a park and zoo with over 150 wild animals in a lush jungle setting. The South Florida Museum is an aquarium, planetarium, and history museum all under one roof. Bayfront Park is a lovely waterfront green space with a playground, a promenade, and lovely views of the city and the ocean.

A charming Oregon city on the Columbia River, Astoria is located near the Pacific Ocean and has a nice outdoorsy vibe. The city’s landmark is the Astoria Column, a large monument towering from the nearby hilltop, with a series of murals that feature the history of the area. The views from the hill are magnificent. The best place to learn about the history of the area and the Columbia River is the Columbia River Maritime Museum on the riverfront, with exhibitions showcasing shipping, fishing, and military activities in the area. The Flavel House Museum is located in a beautifully restored Queen Anne Victorian mansion, showcasing the lifestyle of the rich, with original period furniture and a beautiful formal garden. The Oregon Film Museum is located in a former jail and is focused on the making of the popular movie The Goonies as well as other movies made in the area. Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks are located in the area where the famous Corps of Discovery spent the winter. The park contains a replica of the stockade and many pleasant hiking trails. Fort Stevens State Park is fun to explore as it has not only beautiful beach and many trails but also the remains of historic Fort Stevens and a 1906 shipwreck.

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West Palm Beach is a lively South Florida city with only Lake Worth Lagoon separating it from the neighboring Palm Beach. While the grownups enjoy strolling through the downtown CityPlace district and Clematis Street with its restaurants, bars, shops, and clubs, the kids prefer to head to the drive-through Lion Country Safari, where animals like rhinos and lions roam free. Palm Beach Zoo is another place for animal lovers – this zoo and botanical garden has some rare animals, an interactive fountain, and a rainforest area. Mounts Botanical Garden has plants from all over the world. Okeeheelee Park is a 1,700-acre waterside park with numerous hike and bike paths, an equestrian center, and a BMX track. The Cox Science Center and Aquarium has exciting hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and fresh and saltwater aquariums. Rapids Water Park has a wave pool, several water slides, and a lazy river.

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Frankenmuth

Frankenmuth is in Michigan, but it is hard at times to believe you are not somewhere in Bavaria. Its early settlers built a number of elaborate buildings in the Bavarian style and left many other traces of their German origin. The best place to learn about it is the Frankenmuth Historical Museum. The Bavarian Belle riverboat is a traditional boat that offers cruises on the scenic Cass River. Frankenmuth Aerial Park is the place for adrenaline junkies, with a high rope course and several zip lines over the treetops. Mirror Maze is a curious amusement center where thousands of mirrors make a fun maze. Wilderness Trails Zoo is a small animal park with a few exotic and many domestic animals. Bronner's Christmas Wonderland is the shop where Christmas never ends as well as the largest Christmas store in the world.

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Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island is a small town in Alabama, on an island on the Gulf Coast with the same name. The island is known for its wonderful long white beaches and large number of forts. One of them, 19th-century Fort Gaines, has a blacksmith shop and the original cannons. The Audubon Bird Sanctuary is great place to observe migrating birds in the park’s dunes, forest, and swamp. The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab has a large aquarium with native marine species, exhibits that feature Alabama’s coastal habitats, and a boardwalk through the marsh. Fort Morgan is another island fort, a star masonry fort at the entrance to Mobile Bay. Sand Island Light is an old decommissioned lighthouse just off the island, near the entrance to the bay.

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If you’re the spontaneous type and enjoy letting things unfold without too much planning, you can rest assured that a fast last minute getaway can fall into place. Whether you’re a beach bum, a hiking enthusiast, or a city adventurer, you and your family might enjoy what these 5 great American destinations are best known for. Don’t worry about finding a place to stay—even at the last minute, you can book a beach cottage for a tranquil island retreat or a vacation home in the big city. Finding an ideal vacation rental on the fly has never been so easy.

Vacation homes for last minute getaways in Honolulu , Hawaii

Resting along rolling green hills on a volcanic island,  Honolulu  offers an idyllic last minute getaway from it all. Relax on the beautiful beaches while basking in year-round perfect weather, or enjoy swimming or snorkeling in the balmy ocean. For adventures in the city not too far from your summer rental, stop by the Honolulu Museum of Art and indulge in retail therapy and gourmet restaurants in high-end Waikiki. You might choose a stylish condo with a swanky kitchen to prepare those delicious meals, plus a private balcony overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters and palm trees gently swaying in the island breeze.

Last minute getaways in Kansas City , Missouri

With its lip-smacking BBQs, smooth jazz, and more fountains than you could count,  Kansas City  provides a fast getaway for everyone. The city is brimming with attractions and activities that are easily accessible from your vacation home, from world-class museums and artsy neighborhoods, to watching the Royals hit home runs at a Major League Baseball game. Children may be delighted by the animals at the Kansas City Zoo, or they can get their thrills from looping rollercoasters and rides at Worlds of Fun. When the day is done, you can come back to a quaint Craftsman bungalow complete with a yard and a BBQ, plus a cozy living room with a fireplace to relax by.

Cottage rentals on Plum Island , Massachusetts

If the idea of slow living during a last-minute getaway sounds appealing,  Plum Island  and its soft ocean breezes and colorful wildlife might fit the bill. Named for the wild plum shrubs that grow on its rolling sand dunes, this 11-mile barrier island is a paradise of sand and salt marshes. Bring your binoculars for some bird watching at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, or spend a day strolling barefoot on the beach and building sand castles. You can try the lobster rolls at one of the seafood restaurants in nearby Newburyport. Rest easy in a quaint cottage rental featuring a shabby-chic kitchen and direct beach access, plus a deck to watch brilliant sunrises from.

Vacation home rentals in Burlington , Vermont

Set on the shores of Lake Champlain,  Burlington  is a vibrant college town with a youthful spirit. You might enjoy watching musicians and acrobats busking on the public square on Church Street, or you could meander through the numerous funky shops and eateries. For outdoorsy fun, a scenic bike trail runs along the lake, while the mountains call for an adventure to hike or hit fresh powder. When it’s time to wind down for the day, you can come back to a cabin rental, cozy up in an artsy living room, and relax in a hot tub overlooking the lake.

Summer rentals in Virginia Beach , Virginia

Beach bums will be thrilled to soak up the sun and surf the waves for a last minute getaway in  Virginia Beach . You can explore the city’s 3-mile boardwalk, which is packed with seafood restaurants, lively street music, fun shops, and buzzing bars. Nature lovers can get their fix by visiting the 2,888-acre First Landing State Park, which boasts 20 miles of trails and nearly 2 miles of beach. An example of accommodation options here is a tastefully decorated condo rental featuring a nautical-themed living room and a breakfast bar, plus a kitchen with granite countertops to prepare those seafood dinners in.

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Don’t let summer slip by without going on a family vacation. No need to stress — we’ve done all the work for you by hand-selecting family-friendly locales for fun in the sun. We also did you a solid and found nearby campgrounds and even a couple of RVs you could rent. Ready to plan your summer getaway? Here are nine amazing places to go on a last-minute vacation that the whole family will love!

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1. New Braunfels, Texas

Tucked away in the Texas Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio, New Braunfels offers fun for the whole family. Rent tubes to float the Guadalupe River at Whitewater Sports or get a break from the Texas heat at Schlitterbahn waterpark. Grown folks will enjoy visiting area wineries and the Heritage Museum of Texas Hill Country . Canyon Lake, the Water Recreation Capital of Texas , is about half an hour away.

Situated along the Guadalupe River, Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country won third place in the 2022 Campspot Awards for Best for Families and second for Top Campground Design. Highlights include a swim-up bar, outdoor movies, water slides, and more.

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2. Granby, Colorado

At the foothills of Rocky Mountain National Park , Grandby offers summertime fun for everyone. Just 5 miles outside of town on the Colorado River, Lake Granby is a beautiful place for boating, fishing, paddle boarding, and swimming. Surrounded by majestic mountains, it is the third-largest body of water in Colorado.

Formerly known as River Run RV Resort, Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountains campground was runner-up in the 2022 Campspot Awards for Top Views. It was also voted as one of the Top Campgrounds for First-Timers thanks to its amenities and access to things that make it easier on first-time campers, such as a store, cabins, and concrete pads.

There’s even a bar and grill onsite so you don’t have to cook! Family-friendly amenities include everything from a pool and hot tubs to a mini bowling alley and live music. Kids will love panning for Colorado gold at the campground’s gem mining sluice.

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3. Coos Bay, Oregon

Cute as can be, the  Sun Outdoors Oceanside RV Resort & Campground sits on the Pacific Ocean in the  charming small town  of Coos Bay. This section of the Oregon coast is dubbed  Oregon Adventure Coast  (OAC) for its abundance of water and outdoor activities. Explore the tide pools on the pet-friendly beach. Kayak, scuba dive, surf, fish, crab, and clam. Prep your catches at the campsite’s crab cleaning and cooking station.

Oregon is home to some beautiful state parks . Explore nearby Yoakam Point State Park and Sunset Bay State Park . Take the north cove trail at nearby Cape Arago State Park to see the colonies of seals and sea lions on Shell Island, part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge , a designated National Wilderness Area.

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4. Winter Harbor, Maine

Don’t let the name fool you, Winter Harbor is also great in the summer! Located on the water in this traditional Maine fishing village, MainStay Cottages & RV Park borders the Schoodic section of Acadia National Park . While Acadia is among the most popular parks in the nation, the southern tip of the peninsula is the least visited portion of the park. The 6-mile drive along Schoodic Loop Road is sure to wow you with beautiful glimpses of Cadillac Mountain and Mount Desert Island. The area is also very popular for cyclists as there are fewer people and flat roads.

The campground is also on the Henry Cove, which opens to the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy freshly caught Maine lobster for dinner. Cruise along Downeast Maine’s rugged coastline on a sea tour. Swimming, golf, fishing, bike rentals, and kayak rentals are all conveniently located nearby.

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5. Klamath, California

About as northern California as you can get, Klamath is located on the Klamath River off the 101 just above the Redwood National and State Parks. Klamath River RV Park offers views of these ancient trees as well as plenty of hiking. There are several nearby public beaches for fishing, swimming, and water sports.

The area offers tons of adventure and photo opportunities. At the Trees of Mystery , get your picture taken with the 49-foot statue of Paul Bunyan and the 35-foot statue of his companion, Babe the Blue Ox. Get a bird’- eye view from the 100-foot high Sky Walk at the  Trees of Mystery’s Redwood Canopy Trail . Take a picture of your car in a tree tunnel at one of the only drive-through redwood tree spots left in California, the Klamath Tour Thru Tree .

Explore the Klamath River by jet boat or paddle in an ohl-we-yoch , a traditional dug-out canoe. Pack a picnic and take in the incredible vistas at Klamath River Overlook, where the river meets the Pacific. The California Coastal Trail (CCT) offers spectacular seaside hiking nearby.

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6. Maggie Valley, North Carolina

Park your camper just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Stonebridge RV Resort on the less-crowded edge of the Great Smoky Mountains. Family-friendly amenities include a pool, events, and games. Motorcyle enthusiasts will appreciate Maggie Valley’s Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum .

Visit Clingmans Dome — the highest point in the Smokies. Spend a day in Asheville at the Biltmore and check out the mountain town’s restaurants and breweries .

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7. Medora, North Dakota

Cottonwood Campground is part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in quaint Medora . The Badlands make for a wonderful backdrop for everything from hiking to golfing. Tee off at the Bully Pulpit Golf Course and bike the Maah Daah Hey Trail . Get tickets to the Medora Musical and eat at Pitchfork Fondue .

Find out why TravelAwaits writer Robyne Stevenson contends that you simply must visit the Dakotas’ national parks in an RV .

Pro Tip: The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally runs for two weeks in August. Campgrounds and the parks will be filled with bikes and bikers.

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8. Garden City, Utah

Sun Outdoors Garden City Utah features a pool and has a beach on Bear Lake, also known as the Caribbean of the Rockies . There is also golfing available at nearby Bear Lake Golf Course. It’s also very convenient to the beautiful Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

Garden City is the self-proclaimed Raspberry Shake Capital of the West. If you go during the first week of August, you may get to experience the annual Bear Lake Raspberry Days festival, which hosts family fun activities such as a craft fair, golf tournament, parade, kids’ games, a pie-eating contest, live music, rodeos, a 5K Fun Run, a Boat Light Parade, and fireworks.

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9. Ketchum, Idaho

Perched at an elevation of 6,300 feet, Easley Campground is situated on Big Wood River, bordering the Sawtooth National Forest . In addition to water access and beautiful views, the campground offers fishing, hiking, and mineral hot springs-filled swimming pools and hot tubs.

The area is also near Bald Mountain within Sun Valley Ski Resort and Boulder Peak, the first of the impressive Boulder Mountains one sees when driving north along Highway 75.

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Laura Ray has lived in Atlanta, the Bay Area, SoCal, and Austin. After moving from Texas, she and her husband rambled about the Midwest in a camper for a couple of years before finally settling on 35 acres in their home state of Kentucky. When she isn't clacking around on the keyboard (cat in lap), you can find her practicing yoga, gardening, or playing the ukulele. This travel-lover's favorite destinations include Italy, the Greek isles, and Kentucky Lake.

Apps and Websites to Use for Spontaneous Family Travel

Last-minute family travel can either be astronomically expensive or can translate to big savings on airfare and hotel stays, if you're flexible and let the deals guide your decisions. When the stars align, these too-good-to-miss deals can create opportunities for family vacations you weren't even expecting.

But if you don't know where to look for these deals, then you'll miss out on the joy of spontaneous travel. We're here to change that. The first thing you should do is start following @TPG_Alerts, of course, but then read on for some of our favorite apps and websites for planning and setting (spontaneous) family travel in motion.

HotelTonight

Every frequent traveler should have this last-minute hotel-booking app on their phone. This app helps you find well-priced, centrally located hotels in cities around the world.

Using HotelTonight is simple. Launch the app, enter the city where you plan to stay and the dates of your travel (it doesn't have to literally be just for that night). Then scroll through the selection of available hotels, which are categorized with descriptions such as "solid," "basic" and "hip." You can look for same-day deals on hotels, but most hotels give the option of searching 100 days in advance of your travel date.

HotelTonight recently announced a new multiroom feature on the app, so you can book a block of rooms for larger families or groups traveling together. However, note that only some of the hotels let you select whether you need one bed or two, so select the room type, if possible, before booking if your family needs to ensure it has two beds.

HotelTonight has its own loyalty program, HT Perks , which earns you tiered elite status after spending certain amounts on hotel stays booked through the site. Each status level awards extra discounts on the already-discounted room rates.

A longtime favorite for finding cheap flights, the free Skyscanner app is also great to have on your phone when you need to find a last-minute car rental or hotel room. A particularly handy feature is how the flight options are broken down into either cheapest and best, with the latter category providing the most convenient connection times (something parents appreciate when it comes to those long-hauls with little ones).

If there's a route you're particularly interested in, you can sign up for the app's price-alert feature. When you're ready to travel, book through one of Skyscanner's partner websites; an airline website, so you can use your miles; or use your rewards at a booking a portal such as the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal.

When you book a family trip at the last minute, scrambling to pack will take precedence over planning a family-friendly itinerary -- that can wait until you're actually inflight, provided your kids are old enough to entertain themselves on the plane.

At times like this, an itinerary-planning website like Inspirock can be a real timesaver. The free website has a simple-to-navigate format: Enter your destination and dates. Choose your travel style (fast-paced or slow and easy) and click the kind of activities your family enjoys, with options such as museums, wildlife, historic sites, beaches, etc. Within seconds, the website suggests an itinerary that includes information on your destination, suggestions for side trips and other activities.

A recent search for a Florida trip listed impressive itinerary selections that included a visit to a museum specializing in Tiffany glass in Orlando and advice for spotting manatees near Tampa. The website is a resource for last-minute travelers to find travel information based on personal preference -- without putting in too much legwork.

PackPoint Travel Packing List

All parents know how stressful the scramble of packing for yourself and the kids can be, so having a packing list at the ready is a good idea for a family that wants to be on the go.

There are many list-making and packing apps out there, but PackPoint (free) is especially cool thanks to a few nifty features. When you first launch the app, it asks a series of questions about your trip, including activities you are planning and whether you plan to do laundry during your travels (genius, right?). The app checks the weather at your destination and generates a list of items to pack. You can whittle the list down by checking lines off as you pack or removing suggested items you don't need. The app keeps your list handy for future trips and makes it easy to share via email or social media.

Scott's Cheap Flights

I've been a premium member of Scott's Cheap Flights for almost a year now. I get wanderlust just reading the daily deal emails, especially knowing I am going to be chained to a desk for a while. Subject lines like "Big Europe Sale" and "Price Drop Sydney" are like travel catnip to me.

Believe me, as soon as I can take a break from my workload, I'm going to press "purchase" on one of the great flight deals the service keeps on my radar.

Scott's Cheap Flights focuses primarily on international airfare deals from airports frequently across the US. My city, Tampa, is frequently on the list, along with other cities you might not expect to have cutthroat rates. You can opt for a free subscription, which gets about a third of the deals emailed your way. I think it's worth paying for premium (there's a 30-day, money-back guarantee) because premium members get more deals and also are alerted about 30 minutes before other members (which can make a big difference in pouncing on a great deal). Premium costs $39 a year after the 14-day free trial, but the price is slated to rise in mid-April.

Once you find a deal, you should act quickly, but you can always pay with a card that awards fixed-value point s so that you are taking advantage of a good deal while still keeping your money safely in your wallet.

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Families need all the apps and tools they can get to book the least expensive and most captivating trips . So take advantage of the wonders of the 21st century to make sure you get to spend more time with your kids and not fretting over travel chores and bills.

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Best Websites to Book a Last Minute Vacation

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Sometimes you just need to getaway. If your wanderlust gets the best of you and the traveler inside is itching to hit the road, there are plenty of websites and apps out there to help—fast. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a full-blown vacation, these sites can help you find great last minute travel deals.

Best Websites for Last Minute Flights

Finding flights can be a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be! There are loads of ways to find cheap flights from your favorite airline, even if you are going away in the near future.

1. Google Flights

One fun way to find last minute flights is to plug your departure city and travel dates into Google Flights , leaving your destination blank. The resulting map shows you the lowest available prices to cities all over the world, letting you find deals in places you might not have ever thought to go.

Kayak’s Explore feature is a similar tool. You can enter exact travel dates or a certain month, then see which fares are available from your home gateway. 

3. Secret Flying

You can get alerts when fares go down when you sign up at Secret Flying , or, use their search tool to find great last minute deals on flights. Simply input your departure city, keep the arrival as “anywhere” and put the current month as the time you are looking to fly. Perfect for when you just want to get away, but you don’t care where to. Secret Flying also finds “mistake” fares, so be sure to sign up to get notifications so you can book them before they are gone! 

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Where to Find Last Minute Hotel Deals

You’d think that every hotel would have cheap rooms last minute, but that isn’t always the case. These sites will help you find a room that won’t break the bank with a spur of the moment trip! 

1. Hotel Tonight

A perennial favorite app among SmarterTravel editors, HotelTonight has been finding travelers’ deep hotel discounts since 2010. The app allows travelers to book same-day accommodations across the globe at discounts of up to 50 percent. If you don’t want to leave things until the literal last minute, though, the app also lets you book dates a little further out. The well-designed booking engine serves up clever recommendations and insider info—plus those remarkable markdowns. Keep an eye out for the Daily Drop, the biggest discount of the day (which you only have 15 minutes to book).

The site is known for discounted restaurant meals, fitness classes, and beauty services also has a last minute deals section that typically includes discounted hotel and resort stays. On the day I checked, options ranged from a $69 hotel near Niagara Falls to a four-star Times Square hotel for $77 a night.

3. Trip.com

Trip.com is your basic hotel booking site, and is great for finding a last minute deal. While they feature hotels all around the world, it’s particularly great for deals on hotels in Asia, so when you grab an amazing last minute flight to somewhere in Asia, head to trip.com to book your hotel! 

4. Last Minute Travel

As its name suggests, Last Minute Travel is dedicated solely to last minute travel deals. This wide-ranging site offers bargains on hotels, car rentals, cruises, transfers, and activities. Their hotel deals are amazing.  In a sample search, I found top-rated hotels in Paris from just $54 per night for a trip about two weeks out. The site has a Last Minute Travel Club for deeper discounts and rewards points to use toward free hotel stays. Membership is $50 per year.

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Amazing Last Minute Vacation Packages

Sometimes, booking a vacation package is the cheapest way to go for last minute travel. These sites are the best for one-stop shopping.

1. Airfarewatchdog

SmarterTravel’s sister site Airfarewatchdog has a nifty Weekender tool that lets you find a flight/hotel vacation package for upcoming weekends, just click the link and let the site do the rest of the work. 

2. CheapCaribbean.com

If you have a specific destination in mind, your best bet is often to focus on a website that deals with one region specifically. CheapCaribbean.com has last minute deals , many of them short-lived flash sales. Though you can’t hem and haw about whether or not to go, you’ll often have plenty of time to plan. For example, a four-night air/hotel package to the Dominican Republic might start at $509 per person for travel four to six months from now—but it must be booked in the next four days.

3. FunJet Vacations 

Book your flight and hotel together at FunJet Vacations . If you have a place in mind, enter the dates you want to go and the destination, and it will give you the best flight and hotel deals available. Their sales are great if you are open to where you want to go, and often have dates for travel within the month. 

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Affordable Last Minute All-Inclusive Deals

A vacation where everything is paid for in advance may seem a luxury to some people, but it is actually quite affordable. These sites will help you find the best all-inclusive deals, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the sun! 

1. Sandals Resorts

Sandals resorts has great deals for last minute travel. You often can get one night free, and when you start the booking process, have the option of booking your flight as well. You may even find availability for travel within the week. 

2. Club Med

When it comes to all-inclusive, Club Med usually comes to mind. Like Sandals, they often have fantastic last minute deals for when you are looking to book without much time to plan. Club Med has locations all over the world, including Mexico, Canada and all over the Caribbean – perfect for a cheap getaway.

3. Travelzoo

This venerable travel site offers last minute deals on just about everything, but their all-inclusive search is one of the best as far as the bigger sites go. When I searched, I found a package for an all-inclusive stay in Cabo, including airfare, for $739, for travel next week. 

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How to Find Great Deals on Last Minute Tours

If you prefer having an itinerary made for you, and, let’s face it, if you are taking a last minute trip, it might be nice to not have to plan the entire trip, there are some great sites to book a last minute tour on. 

1. TourRadar

Book a tour of your destination as well as accommodations through TourRadar . There are several ways to search, including destination, adventure styles (food & culinary, active adventure, health & wellness, etc.), and date. Search for tours for travel in the next two weeks, or multiple months in advance. 

2. G Adventures

From Iceland to Turkey, G Adventures has tours to inspire and excite. They have available dates for travel throughout the year, but most are available to book for tours within a week or two. They have themed tours like the Northern Lights in Iceland, and Hiking the Azores—whatever, wherever you want to go. I found a four-day hiking tour of the Inca Trail in Peru for $881 departing within the week.

3. Contiki 

Contiki has a wide variety of tours to choose from, and the site has a handy last minute trips option to find a tour when you need one. When I searched, there was an Egypt and the Nile tour for $1,772, starting in just four days from when I searched! Most tours include accommodation, meals, transportation, admission to sites, and tour guides. 

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Popular Getaway Deal Destinations

You may think it is hard to find deals to some of the top destinations, but as we have been mentioning, there are several options out there, no matter where you are going. Here are some sites that will help you plan your next getaway to some of the top spots.

Europe Deals

Lastminute.com .

Netherlands-based LastMinute.com also covers a range of last minute trip options, including flights, hotels, Eurostar train tickets, vacation packages, car rentals, theater tickets, and experiences. A Paris search turned up several highly-rated hotel options at $75-$85 per night at press time. This site also allows you to filter by hotels that offer free cancellation, a great perk if your travel plans change last minute. LastMinute.com also has “top-secret hotels” available for opaque booking, though in my Paris search they were actually a bit more expensive than the named hotels in my results.

Caribbean Vacations

While we love Sandals, we also love their sister company, Beaches . Beaches features two resorts in Jamaica and one in Turks and Caicos. Their last minute travel deals are similar to Sandals, where you can get one free night, and are able to book with just a couple of days in advance. 

Trips to New York

Chances are, if you are heading to NYC, you are going to want to see a Broadway show. Your best option for great last minute seats is TKTS . Download the app for your phone to see that days discounted tickets, and you can decide whether it is worth making the trek to the booth. Beats running out early in the morning to wait in line, and you are sure to get some deeply discounted tickets. 

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Best Last Minute Travel Apps for Your Phone

Most people tend to do everything on their phones, from booking restaurants, reading the news, and of course, booking travel. These apps are our favorites for booking last minute travel.

Elude is more than an app, it is an experience for the well-seasoned traveler. Not only does it let you search trips from your departure city to anywhere in the world, it gets to know you so you’ll find out about the best deals catered to your interests. Keep tabs on your trips, where you’ve been and what you’ve done. Their search feature allows you to put what your budget is, and what dates you want to travel, then showing you details for trips that fall under your criteria. When I searched, I found a trip to Prague leaving from New York City in two weeks for $1374 including airfare and hotel. 

With Snaptravel , you can search for hotels conveniently on your phone. Once you sign up, you will receive exclusive deals over your message service of choice (SMS, Facebook Messenger, iMessage etc..). You can also do a simple search with the days you want to go, and where you want to go. You can filter by price, hotel stars, amenities and more. The perfect app for booking that last minute hotel anywhere in the world. 

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These days, vacation rentals are all the rage, and finding a last minute travel deal for accommodations can be tricky if you don’t want to break the bank. That’s where apps like VRBO come in. You can search rooms, apartments and houses available to rent wherever you are going. Often, owners who have had a cancellation or just want the place booked will discount the price last minute as to not totally lose out on making any money. You might just find a unique stay, like a treehouse or secluded cabin. 

Travelocity

Everything is better with time, and Travelocity is not excluded. Founded in 1996, they have adapted to the ever-changing tech world, and their app shows they are good at what they do. Search for hotels, vacation packages, flights—you name it—and all of your bookings will stay on the app for easy access. Looking for the perfect trip to Las Vegas last minute? Travelocity has your back.  When I searched for a trip to Vegas in two weeks, I found hotel and airfare for under $1,000 for a five night stay. 

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10 of the Best U.S. Road Trips for Families

Create memories with your kids on these short but sweet journeys that feature stunning scenery and unique landmarks.

Elizabeth Rhodes is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure , covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer.

A road trip is a classic American vacation, but it takes planning to make it great — especially when little ones are involved. To help you plan your family's next journey, we've rounded up some of the best road trips around the United States for families with kids, from single-day jaunts to journeys that can take more than a week. With stops the whole crew will enjoy, these drives are sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Charleston, South Carolina, to Savannah, Georgia

Explore two popular Southern cities on one trip with this short-distance getaway. The drive from Charleston straight to Savannah takes just under two hours, but we'd recommend extending your itinerary over a few days so you can stop to enjoy the outstanding hotels and beaches along the way. You can stay at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island an hour south of Charleston, or fill up the tank for a beach day at Hilton Head , only an hour farther. Once you've passed through Savannah, drive one more hour south for a stay at The Cloister at Sea Island . This five-star resort is another good option for families, with plenty of swimming, fishing, and nature walks.

San Diego to Los Angeles, California

At around two hours, this drive is easy for parents and just long enough to be exciting for the kids. San Diego, Los Angeles, and the stretches of coast between them are packed with beaches and a plethora of crowd-pleasing attractions. Explore the San Diego Zoo, Legoland California, and Disneyland, about a 30-minute from downtown L.A. in Anaheim.

New York City or Boston to Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Whether you choose to stay in a shingled cottage or beachfront apartment, your kids will fall hard for the Cape . Wellfleet is a particularly great destination for families, reachable in two hours from Boston or five hours from New York City. You'll want to stop in other charming towns along the way, like Falmouth and Chatham, before settling in the sands of the Outer Cape. Once you're there, no trip is complete without a visit to Mac's on the Pier , where you can gaze out at the harbor and feast on whole belly clams. Exploring one of the Cape's kettle ponds, which families often have all to themselves, is also a must, as is checking out the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary , home to five miles of trails and salt marshes.

Pacific Coast Highway, California

Beginning in Orange County's Dana Point and reaching north to San Francisco, this popular drive can be completed in under eight hours. But why keep it short? With many major stops — from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea — you could make this road trip last for days. Driving northward, head to the top of the Topanga Lookout in Malibu for incredible views of the San Fernando Valley. A few hours north in Santa Ynez wine country, relax with a glass of vino as you plot your visit to Hearst Castle. Kids and adults alike will marvel at the media magnate's vast estate, with its sprawling gardens, Roman-style pool, and extensive art collection.

New York City to Philadelphia to the Poconos

At Woodloch Resort in the Pocono Mountains, you'll feel like you're back at summer camp — in a good way. On and off the property, there's plenty to do, including golf, paintball, fishing, and more. A variety of accommodation options are available, too, perfect for families of any size. Whether or not you're headed to the Woodloch, though, the Poconos are an easy getaway for East Coasters. New York City is about a two-hour drive and Philadelphia is about three hours; the two cities can easily be combined with a Poconos visit for a fun multiday adventure.

Boston, Massachusetts, to Stowe, Vermont

Stowe, Vermont, is a great destination in all seasons for families road tripping within New England. Just three hours from Boston, the town offers some of the East Coast's best skiing in wintertime and an abundance of outdoor adventure in summer. On your warm-weather visit, cool off with the kids at the Waterbury Reservoir in Waterbury Center State Park , or enjoy the fresh mountain air with a hiking or biking excursion.

There are few roads as iconic as Route 66 , so why not take your kids on this classic American trip? Whether you embark on the full journey from Chicago to Los Angeles or opt for a smaller section, you're bound to have a memorable time. Little ones will love the route's kitschy roadside attractions (world's biggest ketchup bottle, anyone?), while adults will be wowed by the scenery, from the wide-open spaces of west Texas to the mountains of Santa Fe.

Tucson to the Grand Canyon, Arizona

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Take in some of the country's best views on a multiday road trip through Arizona . Start in Tucson and visit Saguaro National Park to see the namesake cacti before heading to Scottsdale. Next up, drive to the stunning, red rock-surrounded town of Sedona. Finally, continue north to Grand Canyon National Park for a couple of days in the great outdoors, reveling in this massive natural wonder.

Rocky Mountain Loop from Denver

If you'd like to swap red rocks for snowy mountaintops, set off on a Colorado road trip through some of the state's incredible national parks and charming small towns. From Denver, head northwest to Boulder and Estes Park, a perfect home base for exploring Rocky Mountain National Park . Drive farther into the mountains to check out towns like Glenwood Springs, Telluride, and Durango, all located in the western part of the state. Spend a day at Mesa Verde National Park , home to ancient Native cave dwellings that will fascinate kids and grown-ups alike before turning back east. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Colorado Springs are great stops en route back to Denver.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Beautiful year-round but especially colorful in spring and fall, the Blue Ridge Parkway makes for an excellent family road trip. Connecting Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park , the Blue Ridge Parkway offers scenic mountain and foliage views across the Appalachian landscapes of Virginia and North Carolina. Plus, there are plenty of great hikes for all skill levels and places to camp along the parkway if you want to spend a few nights under the stars.

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Summer is in full swing and it’ll be gone in the blink of an eye. Make the most of these long days and balmy nights by taking the kids to one of these nine special family-friendly places in the United States.

Laguna Beach, CA

With scenic beaches and a longstanding arts heritage, this sunny SoCal beach town makes for a fun family getaway. Hike the El Moro Canyon Loop trail at Crystal Cove State Park; explore tidepools at Treasure Island Beach; or wander about Laguna’s compact downtown, chock full of cafés, boutiques, and art galleries.

Where to stay: The oceanfront 258-room Montage Laguna Beach, which got a refresh in 2019, is a family favorite with connecting room, suite, and villa configurations. Nearby, the ecominded Ranch at Laguna Beach is tucked into the canyons but still close to the beach. Book one of the Ranch’s two-story, two-bedroom cottages.

Stay at the Montage: from $1,421/night, expedia.com ; stay at the Ranch at Laguna Beach: from $525/night, expedia.com

Finger Lakes, NY

Formed by glaciers millions of years ago, New York’s Finger Lakes are simply gorgeous during the summer months. Choose from dozens of waterfall hikes, spend the day on the water (sailing, kayaking, or paddleboarding) and finish with afternoon winetasting (grape juice for the kids). For a dose of history and culture, pay a visit to the Corning Museum of Glass or Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls.

Where to stay: Book the Premium Lake Double Queen at the 124-room Lake House on Canandaigua, which opened last year. Or consider Seneca Sol’s glamping tents tucked into 25 acres of forest.

Stay at the Lake House on Canandaigua: from $357/night, expedia.com ; stay at the Seneca Sol: from $537/night, senecasol.com

Santa Fe, NM

Historic and artsy, this high desert town is more family-friendly than most would think. Hit the revitalized Railyard district, the site of Santa Fe’s lively farmers’ market and breweries; stop by the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum with some colored pencils and notebook to inspire your young artist; and drink cinnamon and chili-laced chocolate at Kakawa Chocolate House. Don’t miss an excursion to the slot canyon at Tented Rocks, too.

Where to stay: Walkable to the city’s downtown plaza, adobe-style La Posada de Santa Fe has a central location, but it still boasts exceedingly spacious rooms, a pool, and several restaurants. For more of a secluded resort, check into Auberge’s 100-room Bishop’s Lodge, set on 317 acres.

Stay at La Posada de Santa Fe: from $324/night, expedia.com ; stay at Bishop’s Lodge: from $1,039/night, aubergeresorts.com

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With its outdoorsy and casual vibe, it’s hard to go wrong with a family visit to any part of Colorado. Start in Denver and road-trip from there: Both Colorado Springs and Vail are under a two-hour drive. See dinosaur bones at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; run and jump on the outdoor play structure at the awesome Children’s Museum; and spot marmots in Rocky Mountain National Park before moving further into the surrounding mountains.

Where to stay: With floor-to-ceiling windows, marble baths, and pine paneling, Kimpton Born has a modern aesthetic, but also takes cues from Denver’s natural surroundings. The legendary 784-room Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs needs no introduction. Or for more space, consider one of Turnkey Rentals ’ 470 vacation homes throughout the state.

Stay at the Kimpton Born: from $358/night, expedia.com ; stay at the Broadmoor: from $428/night, e xpedia.com

Oregon Coast

Everyone knows about Portland, but what about the seaside towns along the Oregon Coast ? Sleepy coastal towns such as Seaside, Manzanita, Cannon Beach, Gleneden Beach, Coos Bay, and Bandon dot Oregon’s 363-mile coastline with dramatic, jagged rocks in the distance. Comb beaches for sea glass, hike several rugged cliffside state parks, and watch for whales and seals. If time allows, tack on a few days in Bend and at Crater Lake National Park.

Where to stay: Options include the 205-room Salishan Coastal Lodge, which boasts an on-site zipline, tennis courts, and a golf course, and the newish Bay Point Landing in Coos Bay, a glamping-style resort with Airsteams and minimalist cabins.

Stay at the Salishan Coastal Lodge: from $381/night, expedia.com ; stay at Bay Point Landing: from $149/night, expedia.com

White Mountains, NH

Explore hiking trails, enjoy tubing down lazy rivers, and drive the 34-mile Kancamagus Highway in northern New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Don’t miss the Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves in Kinsman Notch, a one-mile boardwalk through a striking gorge with caves to explore along the way. Kids will love panning for gemstones too.

Where to stay: At the base of Mount Washington, the recently opened 68-room Glen House is big news for the area. With its own indoor water park and sprawling rooms, the Red Jacket Mountain View resort, in North Conway, is also a family favorite.

Stay at the Glen House: from $267/night, expedia.com ; stay at the Red Jacket Mountain View: from $371/night, expedia.com

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Humboldt County, CA

Marvel at towering redwoods in one of California’s northernmost counties. Families will enjoy driving through a tree along the 31-mile Avenue of the Giants, hiking in Prairie Creek State Park, and spotting Roosevelt elk. At Sequoia Park Zoo, in the coastal town of Eureka, walk 100 feet above the forest floor along its newly opened Sky Walk. Don’t miss the red pandas either!

Where to stay: Within walking distance of Eureka’s old town, the charming Carter House Inns is a perfect base for exploring the area. Or consider a rental through Trinidad Retreats.

Stay at Carter House Inns: from $235/night, expedia.com

Asheville, NC & Blue Ridge Mountains

In western North Carolina, Asheville wins for its laid-back vibe, charming downtown, and arts and music scene. And with the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in its backyard, Asheville is a choice base for exploring the surrounding nature. Or take a day trip to the small town of Black Mountain, with its vibrant Main Street lined with breweries, cafés, and bookstores.

Where to stay: A former bank turned boutique hotel, the 128-room Kimpton Hotel Arras is a newer arrival to Asheville’s hotel scene. For some more space and a fully equipped kitchen, Asheville Cottages ’ 16 vacation rentals are a great option.

Stay at the Kimpton Hotel Arras: from $284/night, expedia.com

Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN

With fantastic museums, bookstores, gardens (don’t miss the Walker Art Center), parks, and lakes, the Twin Cities come alive during the summer. Ride around town on bikes from Wheel Fun Rentals , or make a day of exploring 53-foot Minnehaha Falls. (Take provisions from one of the city’s farmers’ markets along for a picnic.)

Where to stay: In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the 251-room Loews is right next to the light rail. The hotel also offers everything from a discovery kit for kids to baby proofing services. Or for family-friendly rentals, search Minnestay , a premier vacation rental company.

Stay at the Loews: from $162/night, expedia.com

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W ith spring in the air and summer just on the horizon, many will be starting the search for suitably affordable last-minute trips abroad. 

But organising a holiday at short notice is often easier said than done, whether it’s a spontaneous couples’ getaway or last-minute break with friends and family. The excitement of researching a destination can quickly dissipate once the slog of trawling travel agent, airline and tour operator websites has begun. Comparing flights and accommodation costs on different days for different destinations can really feel like hard work, the antithesis of the fun holiday you’re hoping to book.

The good news is that, whether you want to jump across the Channel to see the Eiffel Tower or head long-haul to the beaches of Cancun, there are hundreds of online options to help you find the best deals for booking transport, places to stay and other extras.

Instead of spending hours on dozens of different websites, check out this list we’ve compiled of some of the best in the travel marketplace. You’ll save time on the research and money on the holiday too – what’s not to like?

Holiday Pirates 

This travel deals site manually searches for the best holiday offers daily, finding a range of big discounts and emailing them to subscribers. At the moment you can book an eight-night tour of Turkey, staying in four and five-star hotels, for under £560pp. Other destinations with deals range from as close as Amsterdam to as far away as Mexico.

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Sign up – for free – to the club and get emailed the cheapest flights from the UK and Ireland including discounts, hidden offers and error fares – think UK to Brazil for £290. Many are last-minute deals, but remember, with prices like this it’s fastest finger first.

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Google Flights

As you’d expect from the algorithm masterminds, this site compares and tracks fares to find you the best deal. But it also has features for the last-minute traveller, such as an option to search for flights in any number of cities for a specific date – so you can see if it’s cheaper to go jet off to Athens or Oslo this weekend.

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Hotel Tonight

This handy website offers last-minute deals if you need a place to stay tonight, tomorrow or within the next seven days. While some deals – especially in the US – are not so good, it can deliver deep discounts in Europe and the UK while also saving you time browsing the best deals.

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On the “Explore” section of Kayak you can enter your trip length, travel time and dates and the site will come up with a range of options for you to choose from. The easy-to-use map feature is a great way to compare locations and prices for a last minute trip.

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BA Holidays

No, it’s not a discount specialist, but BA Holidays – the package wing of British Airways – can offer deep discounts for last-minute trips, pairing unsold flight inventory with empty hotel rooms. In fact, the deals can be so good that a city break with hotel included can work out cheaper than the flights alone, and a week’s car hire in Europe can be close to free.

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With more than 30 million subscribers worldwide, Travelzoo features a host of deals ranging from trips abroad to activities such as spa visits, theatre ticket deals and cruises. A sign-up is required to see full details of deals, but it seems worth it for trips such as four nights and return flights to Ibiza for £149pp.

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You’ll find discounts of up to 70 per cent at Secret Escapes, which follows a similar model to Voyage Privé , offering flash sales to registered members. It’s a great place to scout high-end discount holidays and the customer service of the site has been praised as excellent.

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This company’s central London call centre means someone is always on hand to help you out. It’s a “normal” tour operator but has a last-minute deals section on the website, which can offer good discounts on upmarket breaks. Deals at the time of writing included seven nights’ all-inclusive in Crete from £811pp including flights, departing on 15 April.

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With about two million customers using the site to book holidays, Travel Republic is bound to have some good deals, and there’s a vast number to choose from, since it shifts flights, tickets for attractions and traditional package holidays. For its top destinations, such as a week self-catering in Corfu, you could find holidays for as little as £218pp . The site also features a lowest-price guarantee, should you spot a better offer for the same holiday elsewhere.

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Moscow is unlike any other city on Earth. It is the wealthy economic center for one-sixth of the world's land mass and has over 120 ethnic groups and nationalities. A diverse and vibrant city with a strange combination of traditional Russian architecture and newer Soviet tastelessness, Moscow is an adventure waiting to happen!

Reasons to travel to Moscow

But what makes it so popular among tourists is the concentration of Moscow attractions. When you travel to Moscow you definitely want to see the red-bricked walls of the Kremlin , to take a picture in front of St. Basil's Cathedral , and probably visit the world-famous Bolshoi Theater . All of these places are located within a very small area around Red Square , so seeing them on a walking sightseeing tour of Moscow is convenient and allows you to avoid traffic jams.

The concentration of Moscow's main sights is one of the facts that make this city a world-class tourist destination. The majority of its attractions is centered in one small area, and the Kremlin is the hub of this concentration.

These sights extend into the realm of fantasy and are a must to put on your Moscow itinerary: the colorful domes of the Cathedral of St. Vasily the Blessed, the neo-gothic consumer wonderland that is the GUM , or state department store, and the timepiece of Russia's New Year's celebrations, the Spassky clock tower, all tower over the beautiful Red Square.

The neighboring Kitay-Gorod, or "Basket-Town" (likely a reference to the construction method of the city walls surround it), remains a significant concentration of traditional Russian structures serving as a commercial center. The Bolshoi Theater, the Lubyanka, and the hotels that tower above the Manege Square all are situated within the Boulevard Ring, an urban open-space doubling as a heavily-trafficked roadway created after the Great Fire of 1812, the one that left Napoleon's Army starving deep within wintry Russia.

Moscow transport system

As Europe's largest metropolis, and the 5th largest city in the world, Moscow comes with its share of traffic blunders. It seems that all of the world's most expensive black cars are here, and that most of the city's car owners do not understand the difference between sidewalks and parking lots. Still, while the traffic situation leaves much to be desired, the Moscow subway is superb.

The advanced Metro system carries up to 3 million passengers a day and its trains run every few minutes. With stations that could rival art museums, the Metro is one of Moscow's great must-see sights. Travel in Moscow Metro at least once to see that there is nothing like it in the world.

Best time to visit Moscow

The peak of the Moscow travel season is May through September. However, you may prefer to savor Moscow tourism delicacies during the low travel season. The snowy winter months offer just as many entertainment options as one can find during summer.

You can celebrate New Year's Eve or see Russia's biggest ice rink on Red Square, taste blinis or visit one of the numerous winter markets. Any popular St. Petersburg - Moscow tour hides a handful of memorable experiences the whole year round!  

Although the best time to visit Moscow is from May to September, the city in winter still enchants with its towers and lights. Its great celebrations on the day of the October Revolution (held on November 7, a discrepancy resulting from the difference between the traditional Russian Julian calendar and the Gregorian calendar in use around the world today), and New Years Day make it the place to be. Of course, the best way to plan your trip is through one of our package tours to Moscow. If you are planning a trip to Russia , don't hesitate to contact our experienced travel experts who'll be glad to help.

Best Things to Do in Moscow

• Explore the Kremlin and the gorgeous Red Square
• Get acquainted with Russian art at the Tretyakov Gallery
• See the "underground palaces" down in Moscow metro

Top Attractions in Moscow

The famous GUM is a large department store in the Kitai-gorod part of Moscow facing Red Square.

The symbol of Moscow and entire Russia, the Kremlin is often described as the 8th Wonder of the World.

Moscow Metro is like a whole underground city that holds the world's largest collection of Stalinist Art.

Moscow's most well-known cloister with golden domes, untouched since the 17th century.

St. Basil’s Cathedral is Moscow’s most famous artistic work of architecture set in the romantic Red Square.

History and luxury is revealed inside the Kremlin as the Armoury Chamber displays treasures like Faberge Eggs.

Over 1000 years of Russia's finest art from Rublev to Shishkin, over 150 000 exhibits of religious and modern art.

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What are the top family-friendly hotels in Moscow? Maxima Panorama Hotel {rating: 8.6/10} featuring 24-hour room service, a free car park, and a photocopy machine is the top option at the cost of 49US$ per night. It’s set in Third Transport Ring area and a 25-minute walk from Yerevan Plaza Mall. For those searching for a family accommodation, familyhotelguides.com offers 10 deals to choose from. You also can book Golden Ring Hotel (rating: 8.6/10) for about 55US$ per night. This child-friendly property offers 24-hour room service, cots, and a gym on site. Go here to see more family-friendly hotels.

Top Family Hotels Moscow

1. Izmailovo Gamma Hotel

2. Hotel Aviator Sheremetyevo

3. Savoy Hotel

4. Ananas Hotel

Central Moscow Family Hotels

5. Novotel Moscow City

6. Luch Hotel

7. Lotte Hotel Moscow - The Leading Hotels Of The World

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8. Cosmos Hotel

9. Hilton Garden Inn Moscow Krasnoselskaya

10. Zolotoy Kolos

Izmailovo Gamma Hotel

Izmailovo Gamma Hotel Moscow, located not far from The Kremlin in Izmailovo, offers 996 non-smoking rooms with picturesque views over the town. Serebryano-Vinogradny Pond is 0.2 km from the accommodation, while Izmailovsky Park is settled 2.4 km away.

The venue is set in Izmailovo district, 350 metres from Partizanskaya underground station. The hotel is set in a historic district of Moscow. Izmaylovo Kremlin Cultural Center is also located near the property. "RZD arena" Stadium is a short drive away.

Hotel Aviator Sheremetyevo

Hotel Aviator Sheremetyevo Moscow features a sauna, an indoor swimming pool and a sun deck, and lies 10 minutes' drive from the war memorial "Ezhi Monument". Rodina is less than 7 km away.

You can get to Terminal E in a few minutes by car.

In the heart of the city, central Moscow family hotels offer easy access to top attractions such as Red Square, the Kremlin, and Bolshoi Theatre. These hotels boast spacious family rooms equipped with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Some properties even offer special children's activities and entertainment programs to keep the little ones entertained while parents relax and unwind.

Savoy Hotel

Featuring an indoor swimming pool, a beauty salon and live performances, Hotel Savoy Moscow offers accommodation in Meshchansky district, 1.8 km from Cathedral Central Square. Set near the historic Bolshoi Theatre, the venue overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.

The hotel is set in the centre of Moscow in vicinity of Kuznetsky Most Street. The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts is 2.2 km from the property, while Sheremetyevo International airport is 35 km from it. Hotel Savoy Moscow is a short drive from the Orthodox church "Saint Basil's Cathedral".

Ananas Hotel

Offering storage for belongings and a barber shop, Ananas Hotel Moscow is 800 metres from Filevskiy Park. Situated in Filevsky Park district, the venue is set 4.4 km from the national Luzhniki Stadium.

The accommodation is located in Moscow, a 5-minute walk from Bagrationovskaya tube station. Triumphal Arch is just a few minutes' drive away.

For those seeking a more intimate and unique experience, boutique family hotels in Moscow provide a charming and cozy atmosphere. These properties often feature stylish decor, personalized service, and a homely feel that is perfect for families looking for a 'home away from home' experience. With a limited number of rooms, guests can enjoy privacy and tranquility during their stay.

Novotel Moscow City

Offering children's menu, babysitting and a gaming room for guests kids, Novotel Moscow City is located in Presnensky district, 0.3 km from the huge indoor Afimoll City Mall. Featuring 361 rooms with views of the courtyard, this venue is set within a short ride from the celebrated Red Square.

The opulent and grandiose Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is less than 4.7 km away. Attractions within walking distance include the Federation Moscow-City Tower and Asia Beauty Spa.

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Featuring a free carpark, a tennis court and a hairdresser, Luch Hotel Moscow is 10 minutes’ drive from Izmailovsky Park. The grand Kuskovo Estate is less than 3.3 km away.

State Afghanistan War History Exhibit Hall and Museum is located near the venue, and Vnukovo International airport is approximately a 47-minute drive away. You can get to Izmaylovo Kremlin Cultural Center in a few minutes by car.

Family-Friendly Apartment Hotels

Ideal for larger families or those looking for extended stays, family-friendly apartment hotels in Moscow offer spacious accommodations with kitchen facilities and separate living areas. Guests can enjoy the flexibility of self-catering while still having access to hotel amenities such as housekeeping services, concierge assistance, and on-site dining options.

Lotte Hotel Moscow - The Leading Hotels Of The World

The award-winning Lotte Hotel Moscow is a great place to stay in Arbat district in a reasonable distance from Cathedral Central Square. Set close to Novy Arbat Street, this venue boasts non-smoking rooms along with a living area and a bar available onsite.

The historic Bolshoi Theatre is about 2.5 km away, while Lotte Plaza shopping center is within walking distance from the accommodation. It takes 5 minutes by car to reach the opulent and grandiose Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.

Cosmos Hotel

Featuring an indoor swimming pool, a nightclub and karaoke, Cosmos Hotel Moscow offers accommodation within 2.3 km from Ostankino Palace and Museum. The venue enjoys a prime location within 9 minutes' walk from Kopytovka.

Situated in Alexeevsky district, the hotel is set 0.7 km from Korolyov Monument. Attractions within walking distance include Memorial Museum of Astronautics and Cosmos Concert Hall. A short drive will take you to All-Russian Exhibition Center Event Property.

Luxury Family Resorts

For a truly indulgent family getaway, luxury family resorts in Moscow provide a lavish setting with top-tier facilities and services. From lavish spa treatments to gourmet dining options, these resorts cater to guests of all ages with a range of activities and amenities. Families can relax by the pool, participate in organized excursions, or engage in fun-filled recreational activities without ever having to leave the property.

Hilton Garden Inn Moscow Krasnoselskaya

Featuring a living area and a bar, Hilton Garden Inn Moscow Krasnoselskaya is 10 minutes' drive from the celebrated Red Square. It is near Krasnoselskaya underground station, which is a 10-minute walk away.

Situated in Krasnoselsky district, the inn is set 6 km from the 21.5 - hectare Moscow Zoo. The accommodation is settled 5 km from the centre of Moscow. Hilton Garden Inn Moscow Krasnoselskaya is a short ride from Komsomolskaya Square.

Zolotoy Kolos

Boasting a shared lounge and a bar, the 3-star Zolotoy Kolos Hotel Moscow is located close to the Extensive space Museum of Cosmonautics. The venue is set at a 1.9 km distance from All-Russian Exhibition Center Event Accommodation.

Situated in Alexeevsky district, the hotel is set 0.5 km from Cosmonauts Alley. The property stands 350 metres from VDNKh tube station. Moreover, it is located in proximity to Pavilion No.62 Nature Protection.

Budget-Friendly Family Hotels

Traveling on a budget doesn't mean sacrificing comfort and quality, especially when it comes to family hotels in Moscow. Budget-friendly options cater to families looking for affordable accommodation without compromising on convenience or amenities. These hotels offer clean and comfortable rooms, friendly service, and a range of family-friendly features such as complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, and convenient location near transportation hubs.

Orange Hotel Chistye Prudy

Located a few minutes' drive from Cathedral Central Square, Orange Hotel Chistye Prudy Moscow offers 9 air-conditioned rooms. The venue is set in Basmanny district, within 600 metres of Moscow Choral Synagogue and 2 km of the celebrated Red Square.

The centre of Moscow can be reached within a 20-minute walk. You'll be 100 metres from Clean Ponds.

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