US Travel Destinations
The USA is such an enormous and varied destination that it's impossible to see even a small fraction of it in a lifetime. But our family is certainly trying! I've lived in multiple regions of the US (from Alabama to Ohio to Connecticut to California), and my husband and I travel all over the country extensively with our kids.
Because we call California home, a lot of our travels have been right here in the Golden State. We regularly visit all the major cities in California, along with as many small towns and outdoor and rural escapes as we can.
Like a lot of Californians, we travel to neighboring western states quite frequently. Arizona and Nevada have been places we've vacationed often, and we are always looking for an excuse to return to Hawaii!
Near and dear to our hearts is the South as well. I grew up in Alabama, my husband and I went to law school in Virginia, and my family is now based in North Carolina. Southern states have always been and will continue to be a big part of our family's travel adventures.
And of course we enjoy travel to all the rest, even if I haven't gotten around to writing it all up! Here's a sneak peek of all the places we've traveled to with one or both kids so far. You can dive more deeply into many of these regions below.

California
- 21 Very Best Things to Do in San Francisco with Kids (by a Local Parent!)
- Napa Valley Wine Country with Kids: The Complete Guide
- Guide to Palm Springs with Young Kids: An Unlikely Destination That Works
- First Timer's Guide to Lake Tahoe: Vacation Tips
- Complete Guide to Yosemite National Park with Kids
Western States
Southern States
- Alabama Beaches First Timer's Guide: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
- 17 Very Best Things to Do in Charlotte with Kids (by a Local Parent!)
- 24 Hours in Chattanooga with Kids
- Visiting Nashville with Young Kids: Top Things to Do in Music City
- North Carolina High Country with Kids: Fun Things to Do on a Multigenerational Trip
- 36 Hours in Atlanta with Kids
Other US Destinations & Travel Tips
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Arizona Spring Training 2024: Tips for Cactus League Baseball
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Planning a Trip to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks
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Best National Parks to Visit in Fall
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Top 17 Warm Weather Destinations for Families Escaping Winter
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First Timer’s Guide to Skiing Stowe Mountain Resort
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Dollywood with Kids: 15 Things to Know Before You Go!
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Travel During Summer Wildfire Season: What You Need to Know
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Universal Orlando Resort: 7 Things Every Disney Fan Needs to Know
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Best Things to Do in Cabarrus County, North Carolina with Kids
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Why Families Should Explore Gulf County, Florida
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Tennessee Smoky Mountains with Kids: From National Parks to Theme Parks
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Taking Kids to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina
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A Family-Friendly Evening With the Arizona Diamondbacks