Family Travel by State

More Family-Friendly Travel Information by State

See our Main Travel Page for General Resources and searchable sites
see also Travel Safety

National Resources

ParenthoodNJ's Main Travel Page - more general resources and websites for attractions but we've included a few below:
Departments of Tourism - links to departments of tourism sites & offices by state
100 Places to Take Your Kids - Frommers website with a clickable map of the U.S. with attractions
We Just Got Back - search in the U.S. (although not every state is included) and other countries
USA Today Travel - lists of attractions in various cities; search words "family attraction" and the city of your choice
Kids Can Travel - Family Travel Guides in the U.S. (not all states listed) and other countries, vacation ideas and travel tips

California

San Francisco Insider Guide - from We Just Got Back which has a few other insider guides as well as attractions by state and country (not all inclusive but a good start)

Georgia

Explore Georgia - the state's official site, which includes a Family Fun section and Must-See Attractions
50 Fun Things in Atlanta - attractions and events for families and kids as well as adults
For the Kids in Marietta - kid-friendly stuff in Marietta

Illinois

Chicago Insider Guide - from We Just Got Back which has a few other insider guides as well as attractions by state and country (not all inclusive but a good start)

Massachusetts

Boston Insider Guide - from We Just Got Back which has a few other insider guides as well as attractions by state and country (not all inclusive but a good start)
Cape Cod Insider Guide - from We Just Got Back which has a few other insider guides as well as attractions by state and country (not all inclusive but a good start)

New Jersey

ParenthoodNJ - our site has tons of stuff including museums, historic sites & homes, the Great Outdoors, ski resorts, spraygrounds & water parks, indoor play places, kids' shows & local events
Beach Towns - ParenthoodNJ's listings of official websites for the various "beach" towns
New Jersey Shore - profiles of the various shore towns & attractions
Everythingshore - guide to NJ shore activities and events including best picks for beaches and boardwalks; provided by NJ.com
Virtual NJ Shore - local events, rental info & more
NJ Lighthouse Society - there's more than surf & sand at the beaches; check out a historic lighthouse

New York

Mommy Poppins - includes information in the five boroughs as well as Long Island & Hudson Valley and bordering areas of NJ; some geared toward residents but plenty of info for the traveler including 100 things to do with kids in NYC
Children's Attractions in NYC - one of several articles on NYC, including NYC Attractions for Teens, from USA Today's Travel Tips
New York Magazine - includes a visiting with kids section and Best of NY for kids
NYC Insider Guide - from We Just Got Back which has a few other insider guides as well as attractions by state and country (not all inclusive but a good start)
Top Free Things to Do in New York with Kids- Fodor's article

Pennsylvania

Family-Friendly Philly- features kid-friendly attractions as well as family-friendly hotels

South Carolina

Myrtle Beach Stuff for Kids - attractions including water parks, mini-golf & more
Charleston Family Fun - browse attractions and special deals

Texas

50 Free Things in Dallas - list of free attractions from Tour Texas, where you also can search for attractions by city or region (although they don't distinguish them by kid-friendly)
Fun Things to Do in Texas - attractions, restaurants, hotels and more by major cities including Dallas, Houston and San Antonio
Visit San Antonio - family-friendly attractions and events

Washington, D.C.

Kid-Friendly DC - information on museums and other attractions as well as deals
15 Best Places for Kids - one writer's list of 15 attractions; a good guide for someone who's never been to D.C. with kids
50 Free Washington, D.C. Attractions - some aren't ideal for young kids or may not be worth a special trip but a good start for the budget-conscious vacationing family
8 Cheap and Awesome Things to Do with Kids in DC - Fodor's article
Insider Guide - D.C. guide from We Just Got Back which has a few other insider guides as well as attractions by state and country (not all inclusive but a good start)

Washington

Seattle Insider Guide - from We Just Got Back which has a few other insider guides as well as attractions by state and country (not all inclusive but a good start)