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Mid-Atlantic Family Destinations

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Philadelphia		Hotels
Baltimore		Hotels
Washington, DC		Hotels
Atlantic City		Hotels
Harpers Ferry		Hotels
Hershey		Hotels

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I am driving from the Detroit suburbs to Pittsburgh. Can you give me a good scenic route once we get off the OH turnpike that we can take to Pittsburgh? I would like to take the back roads so we can drive some hills and see some small towns.
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Need information on how we will be able to go to 5-7 states in 7 days to start in New York. We are coming from Los Angeles.Have 3 pre-teen kids.
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I would like to find a nice hotel/inn/cabin on a lake within 3 hours of the Philadelphia area. I have 2 teenage children and would like to find a place a lake for a nice 4 day getaway where we could rent jetskis, canoe, etc. Any idea?
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Feature Articles

The Best of Washington, DC
If Time Is Short: The Best of the Best
Family Travel Survival Guide: Washington, DC
Our resident expert in the nation’s capital overviews the ins and outs of one of the best locales for a familial escape.
Harvest a Happy Halloween
Step away from the same old ghouls and goblins this Halloween by taking your kids to the clever—and safe—"haunting" grounds at regional theme parks, where special seasonal attractions and shows meld with fall's perfect outdoor temps and much shorter lines.
Hotel Hershey, Hershey (PA)
Pennsylvania’s Best Family Resorts
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs (WV)
West Virginia's Best Family Resorts

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Family Travel Survival Guide: Washington, DC
Our resident expert in the nation’s capital overviews the ins and outs of one of the best locales for a familial escape.
California Wine Country for All Ages
There's no need to book a babysitter the next time you want to visit northern California's wine country. Napa and Sonoma offer family-friendly travel options for the entire brood.
One Last Time
Escaping on one last vacation before giving birth should be a rite of passage for all expecting couples. Here's how to make it happen.
Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Single Parent Family Travel Guide
Traveling with your kids can be fulfilling but also overwhelming at times, especially if you’re the only adult in the group. Here are some tips on how to keep your cool as a single parent on your next family vacation.

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Gauley River Overnight - 2 Days of Thrills
Class VI Mountain River
from $305, 2 days
If you love whitewater, there's not a better two-day rafting trip anywhere than here at Class VI on the Gauley. This trip starts after most of the...
New River Overnight - Double Your Fun
Class VI Mountain River
from $315, 2 days
The Lower New Overnight 2-Day flat-out has everything. If you like exploring on hikes, gently floating down lazy stretches of river, camping that's...
West Virginia Raft & Relax
Class VI Mountain River
from $425, 2 days
Enjoy whitewater rafting and adventure vacations in the New River Gorge & on the Gauley River. Delight in exciting whitewater rapids and stunning...

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Gear

Squishy Bowls
Portable, packable dining ware
‘Tis the Season
The Family Traveler
Breaking the Mold
Leave the hand-me-down gear inherited from distant relatives in the Goodwill box and opt for some of the industry’s best in kid’s ski and snowboard apparel. Because as long as they’re warm, they’re happy.
Beyond the Mini-Van: Family Road-Trippin' Essentials
Make the next family road trip even easier with this can't-miss list of indispensable gear items.

Fitness

Fat Boy Slim
outside
Fight those calories: Choose bananas, not Big Macs, for the road

Attractions

Franklin Institute Science Museum

Logan Circle, 20th St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

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The Franklin Institute Science Museum isn't just kid stuff. All ages love this thoroughly... Read More

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Lights of Liberty

1-hr. tour shows depart from PECO Energy Center, 6th and Chestnut sts
620 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

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Since the summer of 1999, Independence Park's most important sights have been the backdrop... Read More

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National Museum of American History

On Constitution Ave. NW, between 12th and 14th sts. NW (on the north side of the Mall, with entrances on Constitution Ave. and Madison Dr.)
Washington, District of Columbia 20004

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As a bastion of U.S. culture and history, this museum tells America's story in terms of... Read More

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