Top 5 Family Resorts in the America

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From play dates to soccer games, kids' activities are a central part of family life. The same holds true for family vacations — as is evidenced by the wealth of resorts that cater to the wants and needs of kiddies. Gone is the era of plunking your offspring in front of a hotel room TV. These days, family-friendly resorts boast water parks, creative kids' camps and unique activities as varied as butterfly release programs and gold panning. But we here at GAYOT believe in equal opportunity, which is why we've crafted our list of the Top 10 Family Resorts in the U.S. with parents as well as children in mind. Across the country, we have selected properties that will appeal to the young and the young at heart, as well as adults who want a little "me" or "we" time on the golf course, in the spa or over a relaxing glass of wine.

best places to visit in the usa with kids

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

 

CALIFORNIA

Ojai
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

Popular as a weekend spa and golf escape for Los Angelenos, the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa offers an ideal retreat for both adults and children. Dating back to the 1920s, this sumptuous property features kid-oriented adult activities such as biking and fishing, as well as Camp Oak (ages five to twelve), where offerings include "Super Safari" scavenger hunts, Chumash crafts based on local Native American traditions, "Color Splash" sidewalk art projects and dive-in movies at the pool. The Little Acorns program on Saturdays caters to three and four year olds, and teens also enjoy dedicated programs, ranging from rock climbing to golf clinics to special spa treatments. Accommodations are residential in style, with comfy, contemporary décor, and dining celebrates fresh California produce. In short, this is the place to go when you want to combine luxury with an enriching experience for all ages.

Vista Verde

 

                                                          COLORADO

                                                    Steamboat Springs
                                                          Vista Verde

You gotta love a place that boasts its own Kids Wranglers. No, these babysitters in boots don't round 'em up and rope 'em in. Instead, they teach horseback riding basics and fill tiny bellies with nutritious food while mom and dad enjoy a wine tasting class or dinner à deux. From hayrides to marshmallow roasts, Vista Verde's all-inclusive getaways are filled with traditional ranch activities and a few unusual extras, such as gold panning and antique fire truck rides into town for hand-cranked ice cream. The ranch has separate programs for younger children and teens, so the older kids can play it cool while mountain biking or embarking on an overnight campout. And if you'd like to come in the winter, kids will find just as much to do, with cross-country skiing, snowshoe outings and igloo building. Just outside Steamboat Springs, this working ranch offers lodge accommodations and private cabins, multi-course dining events, hands-on cooking classes and adventure for all ages. 

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

 

FLORIDA

Orlando
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Antelopes, gazelles and lions, oh my! Leave it to Disney — creators of "The Lion King" — to bring the savannas of Africa to Orlando. Four savannas, to be precise, separated by guest room wings. Make sure to ask for a room with a balcony overlooking the wildlife ... and don't be surprised when a zebra or giraffe strolls by. African style pervades this resort and wildlife preserve, from the thatched roofs to the handcrafted artifacts to the African cuisine. The 11,000-square-foot Uzima Pool was designed to resemble a natural watering hole, the Samawati Springs Pool features a water slide, and the Hakuna Matata Playground resides within view of the flamingo area. As for parents who want a night out on their own, they can entrust their kids aged three to twelve to Simba's Clubhouse, where evenings feature supervised activities, Disney movies (no big surprise) and dinner. 

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa

  

HAWAII

Honolulu
                                 Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa

Kids' clubs are an art form at luxury resorts in Hawaii, but the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa offers more than just a notable selection of youth-oriented activities. Everything about the property feels as if it was made to accommodate parents traveling with their offspring, from on-site penguin and turtle feedings to starlight luaus complete with hula lessons. This 22-acre beachfront "village" also boasts a 10,000-square-foot Super Pool, the multi-level Paradise Pool, the longest waterslide in Waikiki, twenty dining options, a lavish Mandara Spa and Camp Penguin, featuring a different program each day. Depending on when you stay, your children can experience activities such as Hawaiian Ocean Explorer with a trip to the Waikiki Aquarium, Waikiki Aloha with volcano-making on the beach and Treasures of Hawaii, which introduces youngsters to petroglyphs, feather capes and the State Museum of Natural and Cultural History.