Niagra Falls. US side or CAN side is awesome. I recommend Maid of the Mist or Jet boat ride. Also there is a tunnel under the falls and a deck at the base.
Thanks a million for the great suggestions ! I love Michigan, the Badger, Door Co. but we have done it to death over the years. Right now we are favoring Nashville. We have friends that live there and hopefully with their help, that would save a lot of time figuring out where to stay, go and what to avoid. I understand there is a nice zoo there also for the kids. Anyone been to Nashville?
Anyone been to Nashville?
What do you intend to DO on your vacation?
If you don't stay with friends - do you rent houses/cabins? Hotel it? Camp?
A bit longer than you're wanting: But how about Savannah, GA and/or Charleston, SC? Myrtle Beach? Hilton Head? Virginia Beach?
With kiddos in that range there are loads of places you can go. As I previously suggested New Orleans has all you're looking for (especially eating!) and plenty for the kids to get excited about. Memphis, too, but no access to beaches. New Orleans also has the advantage of allowing for day trips to the Gulf Coast to indulge in the beaches and eating there, too. We've been going to New Orleans every couple of years since the kids were little. Shoot, even Bourbon Street is a thrill for little kids, with all the lights and characters. Lots of history, shopping, eating and tours all over. And your LTCH is honoured there (just stay out of bars and you're good to go). A quick trip to Gulfport, MS gets you the beaches or a trip out to Ship Island to see Fort Mass. and the beaches (usually a few dolphins on the boat ride out, too). Casino's available for the adults , too.Wow!! My head is spinning.
It's all family w/young grandparents stuff and 2 young girls (ages 5 & 6). Zoos, aquariums, eating, shopping, parks, botanical gardens, eating, more shopping, museums, riverboats. Bad knees so strenuous activities are out. Did I mention eating?
We usually like to stay at 3 or 4 star hotels (if we get a good deal on priceline) that are close to downtown, waterfront, etc. located in areas with lots to do within walking distance (when it's safe).
I love Savannah. haven't been there in years so I can't remember much. How long to drive there?
C.C. would probably be better when the girls are a little older to enjoy it more. I would be afraid they would tire quickly at this point.
Keep the ideas coming! only 2 weeks to go.
The only place I have heard mentioned from them was Memphis?
Gatlinburg - no Dayton - no Toledo - no Indy - no
I second this. There's stuff for all age groups regardless of the falls attraction. If you do go, check out fort Niagara.
Wow!! My head is spinning.
It's all family w/young grandparents stuff and 2 young girls (ages 5 & 6). Zoos, aquariums, eating, shopping, parks, botanical gardens, eating, more shopping, museums, riverboats. Bad knees so strenuous activities are out. Did I mention eating?
We usually like to stay at 3 or 4 star hotels (if we get a good deal on priceline) that are close to downtown, waterfront, etc. located in areas with lots to do within walking distance (when it's safe).
I love Savannah. haven't been there in years so I can't remember much. How long to drive there?
D.C. would probably be better when the girls are a little older to enjoy it more. I would be afraid they would tire quickly at this point.
Keep the ideas coming! only 2 weeks to go.