Explore: Family Vacations
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Book great rates on ChoiceHotels.com near some of the top destinations for National Parks and Theme Parks. Refresh, recharge in the solitude of the Great Smoky Mountains, or feel the rush of the 200-foot tall Magnum at Cedar Point in Ohio, reaching speeds of 72-mph. Book your hotel now at these top destinations.
Where to Explore
Great Smoky Mountains
Offering diverse plant and animal life and a celebration of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this forest park offers a vacation that will leave you reeling in the natural beauty of the area.
Cedar Point
Experience the gut-wrenching thrill rides, wild water adventures and the breathtaking journey that is Sandusky's Cedar Point, just off the shore of Lake Erie.
Harper's Ferry
Visit this historic Civil War community located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, offering museums, hiking, battlefields and events that nod to the area’s vivid past.
California
Enjoy the magic and fantasy of the "Happiest Place on Earth, from the Disneyland to the expanded Disney California Adventure Park featuring the newly opened Cars Land.
Hot Springs National Park
Healing and relaxation abound at these soothing 143-degree thermal waters, providing the backdrop to an area filled with outdoor adventure and activities the whole family can enjoy!
Disneyworld
Huge on excitement, there's nothing small about Disney World. From shows, rides, the Epcot Theme Park and the Animal Kingdom, make time for the never-ending fun.
Mammoth Cave
Traversing more than 390 miles through Green River Valley and south central Kentucky, Mammoth Cave is the world’s longest known cave system and a can’t-miss summer stop for all travelers.
Dollywood Splash
Ride the wings of an eagle or feel the rush of the water coaster at Splash Country as you enjoy the Smoky Mountain fun of this Tennessee treasure.
Mount Rainer
At 14,410 feet above sea level, this conglomeration of glaciers, wildflower meadows, forest, waterfalls and volcano is a must-visit for nature lovers and a staple of the gorgeous Pacific Northwest.
SeaWorld
Your gateway to the world under the ocean, experience the excitement of the Shamu show, animal tours, Wild Atlantic and the wet Journey to Atlantis.
Valley Forge
The site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War comes alive with a visit to Valley Forge National Park, a trip the family is destined to remember forever.
Texas
Featuring more than 100 rides and attractions, get your thrills on New Texas Giant and the Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast. This Six Flags park also offers live entertainment for tons of summer fun.