Family friendly resorts and hotels in New England welcome children

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Find accommodations to fit your family vacation needs. Hike the White Mountain wilderness, rent a fishing boat, sail Bar Harbor, or explore Boston while you stay at a New England family-friendly hotel or motel. Many lodgings have flexible suites, cottages, or houses for people hosting family reunions. Enjoy pools, spas, sports, mini golf, and other resort activities year round at conveniently located and scenic lodgings. Customize your family trip with fun events just for kids.

All New England states have lodgings that welcome parents and kids. Find them when you go to explore the lighthouses of Maine; the cool children's and science museums of Connecticut; the historic village and Cape beaches of Massachusetts; the mountains of New Hampshire; the parks and mansions of Rhode Island; the friendly farms and swimming holes of Vermont ... and more!

Sebasco Harbor Resort

Mid-Coast Maine on Casco Bay Sebasco Estates, ME, 04565 Phone: 207-389-1161 Toll-Free: 877-389-1161

Kids love the water, the woods, the blueberry pancakes

We've got water! We've got woods! That makes Sebsaco Harbor Resort the perfect spot for your next family vacation. Stay in one of our cottages, where you can gather around a crackling fire at night. Our restaurants, the Pilot House and the Ledges, have menus kids will love. Who doesn't relish five-cheese ravioli or paninis or fried clams. And in summer months we also have special culinary events -- like blueberry pancake breakfasts and our family "suppahs" -- that include games and live music. We've got lots of activities, too. Morning yoga is popular with all ages. Canoes and paddle boats are available. Take a cruise around the harbor aboard our tour boat Ruth. And dad can give the kids golf lessons on our three-hole beginner's course.

Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging

134 Acapesket Road East Falmouth, MA, 02536 Phone: 508-548-4747 Toll-Free: 800-548-5556

All ashore that’s going ashore

This Cape Cod waterfront getaway features a variety of amenities and activities sure to please the whole family, including a private boating beach with ramp and dock, free rowboat and paddleboat use, a heated outdoor pool, barbecue grills and a can’t miss setting on a beautiful ocean inlet. Nearby are several popular and historic local attractions like Plymouth Rock, the Martha’s Vineyard Ferry, sandy and scenic area beaches, and lots of great fishing action. Each waterfront guest room offers one queen and one double bed, a private bath with tub and shower, cable TV, in-room coffee, microwave, and refrigerator, and, free high-speed Internet. You’re in Falmouth, Mass., a little over an hour’s drive from Boston and Providence, R.I. Don’t’ leave home without your dog. He’ll miss all the fun.

Nonantum Resort

95 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-4050 Toll-Free: 800-552-5651

Maine and families go together here.

Enjoy a memorable family vacation at this majestic seaside resort. With its historic harbor and attractions in downtown Kennebunkport, start your relaxation with some salt air and beautiful scenery. Beaches are for exploring and gazing off into the horizon. There’s a heated pool, sailing and fishing of course, and you can hop aboard a lobster boat or whale watch and find out what Maine is all about. Special kids programs offer crafts, kayaking excursions, movie nights and ice cream parties. Sleep comfy in spacious rooms and suites with air conditioning, cable television and Wi-Fi. Then chow down in two restaurants that offer the freshest land and sea food with children’s menus and a friendly pub. There’s even a trolley, too.

Salem Waterfront Hotel

225 Derby Street Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-740-8788 Toll-Free: 888-337-2536

Stay at this waterfront hotel and join the list of families who flock to Salem

Families have fallen in love with Salem for decades, and now you can, too, starting with your stay at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. From your junior or king suite, make plans to visit the Salem Witch Museum, the New England Pirate Museum, take a trolley tour of the old town or go for a harbor cruise or whale watch. Or just stroll through the shops of Pickering Wharf. With the hotel’s Family Vacation Package, there are discounts from the wharf’s shops, plus kids under 12 eat free from the children’s menu (and get a special welcome gift). The hotel has a heated indoor pool, fitness center and pub-restaurant with a menu filled with salads, chowders, sandwiches and burgers.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

50 Ferncroft Road Danvers, MA, 01923 Phone: 978-777-2500

A Splashtastic Fun Family Getaway!

Stay & Play just 19 miles north of Boston. Book an Overnight Package including family-friendly accommodations and access to our on-site CoCo Key Water Park. Our 65,000 square foot indoor water park is a kaleidoscope of awesomeness that is sure to delight every member of your family. Your kids will love the thrills of our giant water slides, while adults can relax in our tropical themed retreat. Conveniently located at the intersection of I-95 and Rt. 1, with ample free parking. On-site restaurants. Pet-friendly.

Nantucket Hotel & Winnetu Resort - Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket, MA

Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Resorts and Hotels

Two Luxurious Locations Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, MA, 02539 Phone: 866-335-1133

Family Friendly Resorts on Mass. Islands

Recently awarded TripAdvisor’s “Top Hotel in the United States,” The Nantucket Hotel is a year-round Resort located in Downtown Nantucket. Take a high-speed ferry from Hyannis, Mass. and we’ll transport you to/from our Hotel. Featuring complimentary Children’s Programs; antique fire truck rides; make-your-own S’mores; heated pools; The Nantucket Club fitness and spa facility; and family friendly dining at Breeze restaurant. Stay in our spacious 1-4 bedroom suites and cottages with kitchenettes.
Recently awarded one of the “Top 5 Resorts for Families” by Boston Parents Paper, Winnetu Oceanside Resort is the only Resort at South Beach, Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard. Book our VIP Ferry Package from Falmouth, Mass. and we’ll transport to/from the Winnetu. Featuring spacious 1-4 bedroom suites; cottages; home rentals & family friendly dining at The Dunes. Enjoy complimentary shuttles to Edgartown Center, new heated pools and hot tub, Children’s Programs, tennis, yoga, antique fire truck rides & more.
Plan your next family friendly Resort vacation at both properties & we’ll transport you door-to-door between the islands and our Resorts.

AirBnB Rentals - Cape Cod Oceanview Realty

Cape Cod Oceanview Realty offer Airbnb rentals a step or two from the water

We all know Cape Cod is a place of sand, sun, and carefree summer joy. Within that framework, there is plenty of variety – from bustling in-town hubs of music and dining to remote beaches below lofty bluffs. Similarly, Cape Cod Oceanview Realty provides a variety of rentals for its Airbnb customers -- with a specialty in waterfront, water view, and walk-to-water properties all across Cape Cod. Whether you’re looking for a compact honeymoon cottage or a sprawling rental for generations to mix and play, you are likely to find an Airbnb choice to suit your needs. From the Cape Cod Canal to the remote points of Woods Hole to Chatham to Provincetown, an Airbnb property is there to offer the getaway lodging of your needs.

Purity Spring Resort

1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH, 03849 Phone: 603-367-8896 Toll-Free: 800-373-3754

Kids sleep well after days on beach, boats, bikes, and trails

Bring the family to this wonderful resort on scenic Purity Lake in the White Mountains. For more than 100 years, families have been enjoying affordable vacations and great hospitality in a nature-blessed setting, There’s the lake for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and exploring and mountains for hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding and sightseeing. Stay together in cozy rooms, rustic lodges, mountainside and slope side retreats and lakeside and wooded cottages and condos. Each offers complimentary WiFi, microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker with some offering common rooms and lounges. There’s a sandy beach, boat docks, an indoor pool and fitness center. Seasonal rate options include lodging, meals, recreation programs and use of all resort facilities. Meals at our on-site restaurant & pub and family relaxation included.

Misty Harbor Resort

60 Mile Road Wells Beach, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-8373 Toll-Free: 800-992-5002

Beautiful Wells Beach is within walking distance.

Misty Harbor’s spacious grounds overlook the beautiful Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. There is plenty of outdoor space including a play area with swings and a slide, charcoal grills and picnic tables. A large wraparound deck is located just outside the indoor pool complex for socializing and sunbathing. We offer a variety of yard games such as badminton and bocce as well as numerous board games. We are open year round with many off-season specials available; situated midway between popular Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. Enjoy nearby whale watching, lobster tours, fishing trips and shopping in the numerous antique shops, art galleries and unique boutiques. Please view updated Internet Specials on the “Internet Specials” section of our web site.

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Old Sturbridge Inn & Reeder Family Lodges

369 Main Street Sturbridge, MA, 01566 Phone: 774-304-1011

The family place to stay at Old Sturbridge Village

A perfect family destination and lodging combination. Explore the living history at Old Sturbridge Village then stay in your choice of two bountiful lodgings adjacent to the Museum. The Reeder Family Lodges offers 29 modern units with free continental breakfast. Stay at the historic 10-room Oliver Wight House and you’ll find four-poster canopy beds, embroidered bathrobes and slippers and adjoining room options for large parties. Signature Touch spa services are also available at the cottages. All guests enjoy the swimming pool, the kid’s playground, and the collection of 19th-century toy and game baskets. Discounted admission to OSV is included with every reservation and special packages and discounts are available for OSV members and Discovery Adventure participants during vacation weeks.

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Best Western Inn & Suites Rutland/Killington

1 US Route 4 East Rutland, VT, 05701 Phone: 802-773-3200 Toll-Free: 866-229-6188

A perfect Green Mountain setting for a perfect family getaway

Stay at the gateway to Killington and central Vermont for family fun near legendary ski areas. This name brand hotel provides a range of rooms, from the standard single & double-bed room to our 1-bedroom suites which offers more space and luxury with a full-sized living room, dining room and kitchen combination. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. You’ll find a seasonal outdoor heated pool, tennis courts and a fitness room. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily and Green Mountain coffee is always available. The hotel is 100% smoke free with in-room and in-hotel ADA accessible features. Enjoy the lowest price guarantee in a rural yet convenient location.

Attean Lake Lodge

On Birch Island in Attean Lake Jackman, ME, 04945 Phone: 207-668-3792

Where natural rules and the accommodations are cozy

Be your own Swiss Family Robinson on the largest Island in the middle of unspoiled Attean Lake. The accommodations and living are far less Spartan of course but you will have native wildlife for neighbors. Whitewater raft on the Kennebec River, paddle the peaceful Moose River experience the antlered residents in their own habitat. 1-3 bedroom cottages sleep up to eight and feature full bath, private porches, and wood burning fireplaces. Eat, meet and gather at the Main Lodge and Dining Room for hearty breakfasts, picnic lunches, cookouts and delicious dinners. You’ve got miles of shore line to explore, hiking on the resort’s 20 miles of trails, birding, wildlife photography, and fishing for native brook trout, salmon and lake trout. There’s no better place for families to gather and reconnect.

Indoor Pool - Best Western Cape Cod - Hyannis, MA

Best Western Cape Cod Hotel

1470 Iyannough Road Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 508-771-4804

Affordability, comfort and convenience on Cape Cod

Cape Cod, families and their pets are a natural at this vacation headquarters with historic charm and modern amenities. Comfortable rooms feature two double beds, hairdryers, irons and boards, 25" TVs with free HBO, pay-per-play Nintendo, pay-per-view movies, and coffeemakers. Some King Bed rooms have sofas, coffee tables, microwave and refrigerator while the spacious guest suite offers a relaxation room that is ideal for families. Start your day’s adventures with a healthy morning buffet. Enjoy the indoor heated pool, sauna, fitness center, and private sun deck. You’re just five miles from the restaurants, quaint shops and historic landmarks of downtown Hyannis where you will enjoy free long-term parking as a guest of the hotel. Check out the year-round lodging deals.

Ashworth By the Sea

295 Ocean Boulevard Hampton, NH, 03842 Phone: 603-926-6762

Year-round family lodging on New Hampshire’s seacoast

Bring the family and settle onto Hampton Beach at this popular lodging on New Hampshire’s seacoast. You’ll find everything to love about Hampton Beach from water sports and whale watching to fireworks and festivals to outlet shopping, entertainment and its historical heritage. Oceanfront and ocean view rooms feature all the comforts of home plus exceptional service and New England charm. Enjoy flat screen TV’ with premium channels & complimentary wi-fi. There’s also a fitness room, 24 hour market, an Indoor heated pool with a retractable roof, sun deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, three restaurants and the Sandbar Rooftop Outdoor Bar. Special deals abound to go along with the crisp ocean air and warm, friendly hospitality.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Boston-Bedford Glen

44 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, MA, 01730 Phone: 781-275-5500

We invite you to join us and see for yourself

A great family vacation location! On-site, delight in outdoor activities include volleyball, horseshoes, bocce ball and basketball. Recreational activities include an indoor pool, exercise room, sauna, and two indoor/two outdoor tennis courts. Doubletree by Hilton Bedford Glen is also near historical and recreational sites, including Lexington & Concord, golf courses and Wachusett Mountain and Nashoba Valley ski areas. The Hotel is only 20 miles from the downtown Boston area and Logan Airport. There is easy access to local corporate offices, top shopping, Boston area universities and colleges, and New Hampshire. All 281 guest rooms and suites offer views of the meticulously groomed grounds and garden. This retreat property is located on 24 wooded acres. Come enjoy dinner on our outdoor terrace.

Meadowmere Resort and Hotel

74 South Main Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-9661 Toll-Free: 800-633-8713

Fun Family Vacation Memories for a Lifetime in Ogunquit

The beach town of Ogunquit on Maine’s South Coast could not be better-designed for a fun family vacation in New England, and Meadowmere Resort and Hotel is an expert at making families feel at home. Parents and kids can enjoy the comfortable rooms and heated pool, or they can hop onto trolleys to shuttle into Ogunquit to race across the beach into the ocean; dive into a lobster dinner at a casual restaurant; enjoy summer amusements; and close the day at an ice cream shack.

Moms and Dads, meanwhile, will luxuriate in this AAA 3-Diamond resort’s pool, Jacuzzis, fitness center, and spa, or check on news and activity elsewhere via wireless Internet access in smoke-free rooms with individual temperature control, voice mail, and cable TV.

Juniper Hill Inn

336 Main Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-4501 Toll-Free: 800-646-4544

Enjoy five acres of trees, gardens and nature and a short walk to Ogunquit Beach

Family friendly lodgings and local fun are yours in the heart of Maine’s south coast. The Juniper Hill Inn, celebrated for its location, gracious rooms and hospitable staff, offers relaxation and vacation activities at a price to meet the family budget. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast. Color television with HBO, small refrigerators, indoor and outdoor heated pools, fitness center, guest laundry and free wireless internet service. Nature rules on our five tree studded acres with garden and private hickory lined paths. Just a quick walk to Ogunquit Beach and a short downhill walk or trolley ride from our doorstep you and the kids can swim, sunbathe and explore village shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes. The Juniper Hill Inn is a three Diamond AAA property.

Publick House Historic Inn On the Common

277 Main Street - Route 131 Sturbridge, MA, 01566 Phone: 508-347-3313 Toll-Free: 800-782-5425

A rich family adventure still going strong

Sturbridge is about yesterday and full of today’s surprises, family fun, and activity. Within an easy drive from Boston, Rhode Island, and Hartford this historic Inn has something for everyone of every age including country atmosphere, a quaint New England setting and 18th century ambiance. Comfortable rooms and suites lie in three unique lodgings - the Publick House and Chamberlain House, and a short walk across an apple orchard, motel accommodations at the Country Motor Lodge all with air conditioning, cable television, private baths, and wireless High Speed Internet. Eat hearty or light at Ebenezer’s and the Tap Room and follow your nose to the Bake Shoppe and take home some goods and gifts that are like ties that bind families as they have since 1771.

Cape Cod Holiday Estates

97 Four Seasons Drive Mashpee, MA, 02649 Phone: 508-477-3377 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Spacious and Cape Cod friendly for the whole family

Located on the southern coast of Cape Cod, just a short distance from Nantucket Sound and South Cape Beach, this family friendly vacation resort offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units on a one-third acre lot with a spacious sun deck or patio. Each unit includes a full kitchen, wireless Internet access, central air, a washer/dryer combo (except our one-bedroom units), charcoal grill, cable TV, DVD player, and Jacuzzi tub (except in 1-bedroom units). More great resort amenities include an indoor pool, BBQ/picnic area, children’s play area, tennis, basketball, playground, game room, shuffleboard, putting green, and laundry facility. This enchanting setting is just a short trip to excellent boating, fishing and whale watching excursions. The warmth and fun of a New England family adventure is here.

John Carver Inn and Spa

25 Summer Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 877-496-5134

Located in the Heart of Historic Plymouth

On the site of the original Pilgrim settlement, the John Carver is steps away from Plymouth’s attractions. Relax on the sandy beaches, stroll and shop on Main Street or relax in one of our beautiful guest rooms or luxurious fireplace suites. Make a Splash in the exclusive Pilgrim Cove Indoor Theme Pool complete with a replica of the Mayflower II, 80-foot water slide, waterfalls, lap lanes and whirlpool set amidst a replica of Plymouth Rock. Dine in the family-friendly Hearth ‘n Kettle Restaurant or the new WaterFire Tavern featuring delicious fare in a unique, fun atmosphere. Indulge in the full-service Beach Plum Spa offering a complete collection of services for women, men and children. Family Vacation Package available. Reserve online.

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Briarcliff Motel

Route 7 - 306 Stockbridge Road Great Barrington, MA, 01230 Phone: 413-528-3000

From this fun, affordable motel, launch your family’s Berkshires adventure

The folks at the Briarcliff Motel, a re-imagined classic 1960s motel on scenic Route 7 between Stockbridge and Great Barrington, like to say that their comfy, stylish rooms are Instagram-worthy, which will appeal to the kids. But so will everything about your stay in the bed and breakfast, from the homemade granola and muffins in the morning to making new friends around the firepit at night. And there is so much to do in between, from skiing at nearby Butternut to hiking Monument Mountain (the trail is right across from the Briarcliff) to touring the Norman Rockwell Museum or MassMOCA to sitting on the lawn for a Tanglewood concert. Everything it just minutes away, and your hosts will be happy to help you plan a fun family itinerary.

Porches Inn at MASS MoCA

231 River Street North Adams, MA, 01247 Phone: 413-664-0400

Family fun and lodging in North Adams near Mass MoCA

The entire family will love this quirky and colorful restored Victorian Inn in one of New England’s storied mill towns. Named for its long verandas set directly across from the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), Porches offers spacious rooms and suites, complimentary continental breakfast, a fitness center and outdoor pool. Spend a day or more discovering the many pleasures of Mass MoCA with something for everyone’s taste in arts and crafts. North Adams, in the heart of the northern Berkshires, has cultural and recreational activities plus restaurants and shops. The surrounding area is home to colleges, museums, parks, and just a short drive to year round outdoor activities including golf, skiing, tennis, swimming, fishing, boating, camping and more.

Pleasant Bay Village Resort

1191 Orleans Road Chatham, MA, 02633 Phone: 508-945-1133 Toll-Free: 800-547-1011

Cape Cod resort provides fun, activities for kids of all ages

Children and adults alike will find much to love at Pleasant Bay Village, set on six acres in the picturesque town of Chatham. Check in to your two-bedroom suite or deluxe efficiency with modern kitchens or kitchenettes, many with private sundecks or patios with Weber grills. Take advantage of the resort’s delicious breakfast, maybe have lunch by the sparkling outdoor pool. (And don’t forget cookies in the lobby.) There’s a playground set in the gorgeous gardens, pingpong and shuffleboard, but you might want to take the kids out to nearby beaches or to go on a whale watch, bike on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, go to a Cape League baseball game or enjoy a community band concert. Chatham is filled with fun shops and great restaurants the whole family will enjoy.

Monument Mountain Motel

247 Stockbridge Road (Route 7) Great Barrington, MA, 01230 Phone: 413-528-3272 Toll-Free: 888-592-7314

Fun-seeking families stay and play together at Berkshires hotel

Families who stay at the Monument Mountain Motel will find plenty to love, both inside and outside the property. At the hotel, the kids will have fun in the outdoor pool, basketball court and horseshoes area. Mom and Dad might opt for the fitness room or the patio area, perfect for picnics. In historic Great Barrington, families enjoy walking the boardwalk along the scenic Housatonic River Walk, picking apples at Windy Hill Farm and skiing at the Butternut Ski Area. The area’s crystal-clear lakes offer fishing, swimming and boating, and trails for every level of hiker come complete with spectacular views (especially the sights from the hotel’s namesake, Monument Mountain). It’s a short drive to the Norman Rockwell Museum and outlet shopping.

The Pointe Hotel at Castle Hill Resort

Junction of Routes 103 and 131 Proctorsville, VT, 05149 Phone: 802-226-7361 Toll-Free: 888-764-6836

Families can find it all at this picturesque mountain resort

Tucked in a perfect location in Vermont’s breathtaking Green Mountains, The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort & Spa offers more than amazing views: It also offers a family getaway not to be missed. Whether you are into exploring covered bridges and museums or are seeking something more active, like great skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and hiking practically outside your door, The Pointe has something for every vacation desire. And your home away from home has all the amenities a family needs, from mini fridges and pull-out sofas to rooms with bunk beds and suites with fully equipped kitchens. Plus, there’s a heated indoor pool, fitness center, game room (and an adjacent spa for Mom and Dad).

The Lodge on the Cove

29 South Main Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-3993 Toll-Free: 800-879-5779

Classic Motor Lodge with a family friendly update

Everyone’s welcome at this colorful and lighthearted Kennebunkport lodging. The newly furbished classic motor lodge is set on a wooded cove with comforts, fun and amenities. You’re near Dock square with shops, galleries, restaurants and waterfront attractions. Enjoy evening bonfires, movies and popcorn nights. The outdoor pool area overlooks the cove and The Dory poolside bar offers light lunch and a dinner menu. There are board, table and lawn games on the patio. Fresh baked goods and coffee each morning, beach chairs, beach towels, and parking permits are all complimentary and kayaks & rowboats are nearby to rent. Your spacious guest room has king or double queen beds, refrigerator and microwave, DVD for in room entertainment, and a semi-private deck.

Higgins Beach Inn

34 Ocean Avenue Scarborough, ME, 04074 Phone: 207-883-6684

Kids will want to keep coming back to this beachside inn

The kids are going to fall in love with the Higgins Beach Inn. Whether searching for sand dollars on the white sand of Higgins Beach (just a few feet from the inn), chowing down on fish and chips in the Shade restaurant or relaxing as a family in the evenings as ocean breezes waft in from your room’s bay windows, your children will feel they have gone on a real New England vacation. And there is so much to do in the area, from kayaking at Crescent Beach State Park to shopping in Portland’s Old Port district to touring the Children’s Museum of Maine or the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. And don’t forget the summer-long carnival atmosphere at Old Orchard Beach.

Holly Tree Resort

412 Main Street -- Route 28 West Yarmouth, MA, 02673 Phone: 866-469-8222

Mid Cape family fun on and off site

Located in the heart of historic Cape Cod, this family oriented fun-filled vacation destination features studios, one bedroom suites, private entrance townhouse studios and suites, and deluxe suites with in-room whirlpools. Each unit is equipped with a refrigerator, coffeemaker, toaster, microwave and tableware. Relax in the indoor or outdoor pools while the kids enjoy their own wading pool. Guest facilities include an arcade, health center, racquetball court, basketball courts, cook-out/picnic facilities, and seasonal activity programs for both kids and adults. Conveniently located in the Mid-Cape area, you’re minutes from Cape Cod's beautiful beaches and harbors and the quaint villages of Provincetown, Hyannis, Falmouth and Chatham with great dining, theatres, nightlife, and family attractions.

Black Bear Lodge

3 Village Road Waterville Valley, NH, 03215 Phone: 603-236-4501 Toll-Free: 800-349-2327

Make this your favorite family home away from home

Families that love adventure will find it in the White Mountains in one of the Northeast's biggest outdoor playgrounds. Relax in individually owned superior, deluxe and loft style suites that sleep 4-8. Enjoy fully-equipped kitchens, dining/living area, full bath and a separate bedroom with queen or king size bed, twin bed with trundle and a pull down Murphy bed or sleeper sofa in the living room. There’s free wireless internet, indoor and outdoor heated pools, an exercise room, a children’s cinema and game room. Take the Cog Railway up Mt. Washington or a chair lift at Snow’s Mountain. Year round there’s skiing, skating, hiking, boating, tennis and golf and great shopping, food and the White Mountain Athletic Center in Town Square.

Hilton Mystic

20 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, CT, 06355 Phone: 860-572-0731

Step out the door and explore!

Bring the family to enchanting Mystic and settle in at this popular address. Out the door are the Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mistick Village with quaint shops set in historic surroundings. Cozy guest rooms, suites and accessible rooms offer cable TV, coffeemakers and high speed internet plus cribs and high hairs. There’s a 24-hour market, gift shop and laundry service. Relax in the heated indoor pool and fitness room then head out and learn about 19th century life on the coast. Enjoy complimentary shuttle service within a five-mile radius and surrounding destinations. There’s breakfast daily, an evening menu at the lobby bar and creative locally sourced dishes and a children’s menu at Irons.

Liberty Hill Farm & Inn

511 Liberty Hill Road Rochester, VT, 05767 Phone: 802-767-3926

Perfecting the family vacation for 25 years

Yankee Magazine loves this place, calls it the “Best in New England,” and the Kennett’s, Vermont “Innkeepers of the Year” for 2013-14. This celebrated farm home is the perfect respite for the whole family with common areas, rocking chairs and great home style cooking and hospitality. You’ll experience a real farm vacation complete with a beautiful red barn, a herd dairy cows, and the obligatory barn kittens. Seven guest bedrooms and four shared baths make it just large enough with breakfast and dinner served with local charm (and lots of maple syrup) at the family table. Swim or fish in the White River, hike or snowshoe in the woods, and enjoy the natural beauty of central Vermont that will change the way your family ever thinks about vacations again.

Hampton Inn Boston-Natick

319 Speen Street Natick, MA, 01760 Phone: 508-653-5000

Gateway to a family friendly getaway

Families love this comfortable and convenient lodging located just off the Massachusetts Turnpike with easy access to Logan Airport and downtown Boston attractions like Fenway Park, Freedom Trail, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Take the free hotel shuttle to local area shopping and dining destinations. See family and friends at nearby colleges Wellesley, Babson, and Boston’s colleges. Explore the fabulous Natick Mall, and enjoy some game time action at local sports bars. There’s a woodland botanical garden at Garden in the Woods, and you can take the kids for a day of relaxation, swimming or kayaking at Cochituate State Park. All the amenities are here from free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi access, and a gym and fitness center. The Suite Shop® has souvenirs, snacks and more.

Lake Morey Resort

1 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT, 05045 Phone: 802-333-4311 Toll-Free: 800-423-1211

Driving with the family was never so much fun

This wouldn’t be a family resort without special things for moms, dads and children to take part in and enjoy. Lake Morey Resort has it all. Golf, swimming, boating, tennis, hiking and more, and all-weather activities like on-site movie theater, indoor pool and fitness center, ping pong, billiards and board games galore. Organized daily recreational activities for the whole family. As families grow and things change, it is nice to have the opportunity to reconnect, share stories and make new memories. The Lake Morey Resort offers an unparalleled family experience.

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Doubletree by Hilton Boston-Andover

123 Old River Road Andover, MA, 01810 Phone: 978-975-3600

A visit to Boston with the kids can be an adventure of historic proportions, and the Doubletree by Hilton Boston Andover is the perfect launching point. Just 30 minutes north of downtown Boston and a short drive to cities in northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, our hotel is surrounded by historic New England attractions, professional sports arenas, museums and landmarks. And when it's time to rest, our oversized rooms and suites will provide a comfortable environment for all. You can splash in our pool or unwind in our jetted hot tub. Enjoy burgers, sandwiches, and clam chowder in our Character's Sports Bar and Club, or steak and seafood in our 189 Prime restaurant. When you're not exploring Boston, visit Lowell National Historical Park, historic Salem, or Canobie Lake Park.

Golden Eagle Resort

511 Mountain Road Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-4811 Toll-Free: 866-970-0786

No one ever says "I'm bored" at Golden Eagle Resort

Your kids will never forget a vacation at Golden Eagle Resort in Stowe, Vermont. We've got two heated pools, one indoor and one outdoor. You can fish in two stocked ponds. And hiking the surrounding nature trails is always an adventure. You might spy deer, ducks, great blue herons, or even a wandering moose. There's plenty to do in the area, too. Ride the Stowe Mountain gondola to the summit. Tour the Ben & Jerry's Factory, and enjoy samples at the end. Ramble around Stowe, which is full of great restaurants and unique shops. Rest on plush bedding with crisp linens, in rooms equipped with wifi and cable TV. Some rooms also feature jetted tubs, kitchenettes, and private balconies. Wake to breakfast at our Colonial Cafe.

Point Lookout

67 Atlantic Highway Northport, ME, 04849 Phone: 207-789-2000

A family vacation to remember and repeat

Few places match the family friendliness of this nature-blessed destination along Maine’s scenic mid coast. 387 acres of picturesque mountainside terrain have been preserved and carefully planned for your activity-filled enjoyment. Spacious cabins of authentic Maine pine feature living rooms, kitchens/kitchenettes, screened in porches with Adirondack chairs and complimentary Wi-Fi. Fill your days with hiking, tennis, biking, kayaking for enjoy the private beach. In winter there’s skiing, snowshoeing the 8-lane Bowling Center and year-round fitness complex, plus organic family friendly farm to visit! Dine in, rent a grill or fire-pit for your cabin, plus visit the nearby villages for shopping, sightseeing and great local cuisines. The 3.8 miles of beautiful hiking trails are there just for grins - namely yours.

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center

119 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-5801 Toll-Free: 800-336-2463

Stay in or head out: This oceanfront hotel will make every family happy

Whether your family is seeking an action-packed vacation or a quiet-time bonding weekend, the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel features the amenities and activities to please your brood. With the shoreline of the Atlantic practically at your doorstep (25 feet away, in some cases), you’ll have easy access to a private beach. The hotel also has a playground, indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and breakfast room. Dine onsite or request a room with a kitchenette. Or head into historic Bar Harbor for great restaurants and shopping. Take the kids to nearby Acadia National Park, go on a nature cruise right from the hotel pier or enjoy nearby activities including mountain biking, cross-country skiing, sailing and kayaking.

Hotel on North

297 North Street Pittsfield, MA, 01201 Phone: 413-358-4741

Hotel on North is a Hospitable Base for a Family Trip

Hotel on North in downtown Pittsfield is centrally located in the wonderful Berkshires region, a great place for a family vacation with kids. From this home base – where the family can kick back in comfort before or after the day’s excursions – you can explore the hiking, biking, swimming, and picnicking at the region’s state parks; drive up magnificent Mount Greylock; attend concerts, live theater, and dance shows; and explore fascinating historic homes and gardens of the Gilded Age. For a more-restful interlude at the hotel, unleash your children in the kids’ playroom, where they can play games, ping pong table, foosball, or tuck into books in a bean bag chair. The restaurant welcomes young ones with a kids menu. The hotel’s downtown location makes it easy to explore.

Hampton Inn Littleton

580 Meadow Street Littleton, NH, 03561 Phone: 603-444-0025 Toll-Free: 866-579-0037

Family fun for water parks to ski slopes are just outside this inn’s door

New Hampshire's White Mountains are a wonderland for kids. That's why your family should spend a vacation at the Hampton Inn Littleton. We're close to all the attractions -- the Mount Washington Auto Road, Cog Railway, Santa's Village, Story Land, Clark's Trading Post (home to trained black bears) and more. Enjoy hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and horseback riding. In winter months grab your skis and head to nearby Cannon Mountain or Bretton Woods. Our hotel offers all sort of amenities to make your trip fun and relaxing, including 42-inch HDTV with premium cable channels, free wi-fi, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and, if you desire, high chairs and cribs. Splash in our heated saltwater pool. Challenge each other in our video arcade.

Sea Mist Resort

141 Great Neck Road South Mashpee, MA, 02649 Phone: 508-477-0549 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Mashpee’s "Family Friendly" Resort

Set on 20 quiet, wooded acres just five miles from Nantucket Sound between Falmouth and Hyannis. It’s Cape Cod’s bucolic south coast where beautiful beaches, shopping, on the water adventures, and delicious local seafood are all within shouting distance. It’s 90 comfortably appointed one and two bedroom condos with a stocked, full-sized kitchen, queen beds, two full bathrooms, and all your linens and paper goods. This is a kid’s paradise with mini-golf, volleyball, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Unwind in one of the large pools or hot tub or get some time at the exercise room or the two tennis courts. Local marinas can set you up with equipment rentals, fishing charters, and excursions to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

Gorges Grant Hotel

449 Main Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-7003 Toll-Free: 800-646-5001

Serene, Luxurious, Affordable

A weeklong vacation or shorter, Gorges Grant meets your family’s itinerary at a price that just may expand your thinking. With special touches and amenities you’d find at a larger resort. Gorges Grant offers the charm of a small inn with a price to match. For Mom and Dad there’s the luxury and serenity they deserve and the amenities and services the whole family can enjoy. Like a cozy living room with fireplace, a heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi, free wireless internet service, fitness center and Raspberri's Restaurant where each morning a special chef’s breakfast awaits your appetites. Step out to explore the spectacular Ogonquit costal region and village to swim, shop, eat, sightsee and more. Gorges Grant Hotel is a smoke-free destination open year round and ideal for fantastic family-friendly fun.

Holiday Inn Express Springfield

818 Charlestown Road Springfield, VT, 05156 Phone: 802-885-4516

Explore Vermont with your kids

The place to stay when exploring Vermont with your kids is the Holiday Inn Express Springfield. They'll love splashing in our oversized, heated, indoor, saltwater pool. And they'll be challenging you in our game room, which includes a pool table and a wide assortment of video games. Fill them up every morning at our hot breakfast bar, which includes bacon, eggs, cereal, pancakes, sticky cinnamon buns, and 100-percent-Arabica-bean coffee. And there's so much to do here, you'll never hear anyone say "I'm bored." We're just a short drive from Bromley Mountain and Okemo resorts, so if it's snowing, bring skis. Another fun activity is the Green Mountain Railroad, and antique train that travels through the hills. Or head to the Vermont Country Store and it's enormous candy counter.

Massachusetts Timeshares

Family-friendly accommodations all across Massachusetts

If you're looking for family-friendly accommodations in Massachusetts, timeshare resorts are the perfect solution. The spacious, well-appointed units offered at these properties allow you and your family to enjoy a comfortable and relaxed stay. Timeshares are great for the budget-conscious, as you can rent one for less than the cost of an average hotel and they come equipped with many more features such as full kitchens and multiple bedrooms. Rentals on VacationOwnership.com can be found at popular resorts including Vacation Village in the Berkshires, and Silverleaf's Oak N' Spruce. These resorts offer sought-after amenities such as indoor pools, hot tubs, and more. Massachusetts timeshares on the site are also available to purchase allowing your family to secure a lifetime of affordable vacations. Call 877-815-4227 or visit our website by following our link above for more information.

Inn at Middletown

7 Main Street Middletown, CT, 06457 Phone: 860-854-6300 Toll-Free: 800-637-9851

From castle explorations to water play, the Inn sends your family out for fun

Your family will feel right at home when you spend your vacation time at the Inn at Middletown. Amenities in our rooms include 37-inch flat screen HDTVs with HBO, complimentary wireless Internet, coffee makers, hair dryers, and black-out drapes. Roll-away beds are available. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at our on-site Tavern at the Armory restaurant, featuring classic American cuisine. Your kids will love our indoor heated swimming pool. And there's so much to do here. In winter months hit the slopes at Powder Ridge ski area. Head to Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park for swimming, kayaking, and wakeboarding. Empower Leadership Adventure Center offers fully-guided zip line tours of the forest at treetop level.

Summit Resort

177 Mentor Avenue Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-556-7028 Toll-Free: 855-474-4360

At Summit Resort, come prepared for family fun

At Summit Resort in Laconia, NH, we offer spacious two-room suites with room enough for six. With that many folks, you'll be looking for some fun, and we've got it. We're located beside Weirs Beach, on shimmering Lake Winnipesaukee. That means you'll enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, and other water sports. You can also unwind in our 25,000-square-foot Amenities Center, where you'll find pools, water slides, racquet ball courts, saunas, a Roman spa, and more. We've got an outdoor pool, too. You'll also find an X-Box Kinect Gaming System in Lobby. Room amenities at Summit include a full kitchen, in-room washer and dryer, an electric fireplace, two flat-screen TVs, a balcony, and a Jacuzzi tub in the master bath.

Basin Harbor

4800 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT, 05491 Phone: 802-475-2311 Toll-Free: 800-622-4000

Fun stuff for all ages, in and out-of-doors

You'll find scores of fun activities for all ages at Basin Harbor on Vermont's Lake Champlain. Splash in our pool, or on the beach, where you'll find a floating water trampoline. Explore the lake by kayak or sunfish or with a narrated boat cruise. We offer tennis lessons for all ages. Or rent bicycles (we have adult and children's) and pedal Vermont's back roads. Our kids camp offers arts and crafts, badminton, basketball, golf, fishing, hiking and capture the flag. Teens can enjoy field games, Wii tournaments, dance parties, mocktail hours and an opportunity to plan their own agendas. We can arrange babysitting, too. Stay in one of our family cottages, with space for everyone.

Green Mountain Inn

18 South Main Street Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-7301 Toll-Free: 800-253-7302

No time for anyone to be bored when you visit this Stowe inn

Your family will fall in love with the Green Mountain Inn, on Main Street in the heart of charming Stowe village. For starters, they will love their spacious family suite in the main inn or their apartment or townhouse (one has a ping-pong table in the basement!). And then there’s the food, from hearty breakfasts to afternoon tea and cookies. But the biggest treat for families? So much to do! At the inn, there’s the year-round outdoor pool , kiddie pool and kid-friendly game room. There’s sledding and ice skating practically at the inn’s doorstep. You can also arrange for sleigh rides, dog-sled rides and nearby skiing in winter. In summer, there’s kayaking, horseback riding, swimming and so much more!

Pleasant Street Inn

17 Pleasant Street Rockport, MA, 01966 Phone: 978-546-3915 Toll-Free: 800-541-3915

Our Carriage House and 3 Bedroom Cottage - Extra Space and Privacy - Great For Families

Enjoy the beach, whale watch, fish, hike, bike, explore.... The Pleasant Street Inn Cottage is a the ideal location for your family stay here in Rockport. This is a home at the rear of our property, surrounded by gardens and lawns. It is quiet, private, spacious and enjoyable, inside and out. The second level of the original Victorian carriage house at the Inn also presents added value possibilities for guests requiring multiple bedrooms and all the amenities of home. Rented by the week from July through Columbus Day, the stand-alone carriage house offers a complete kitchen, a living room and dining area, two bedrooms, a pull-out couch, 2 full baths, a laundry, cable TV and a private deck overlooking the Inn's very productive vegetable garden.

Seawinds II

128 Old Wharf Road Dennisport, RI, 02639 Phone: 508-398-1474 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Resort asks: Is there a better place for vacationing families than Cape Cod?

Cape Cod has been entertaining families for decades, and you can join in the fun when you book a fully furnished condo unit at Seawinds II in Dennisport. You can walk from your one- or two-bedroom unit (with gas fireplace and kitchen) to a private sandy beach, hit the pool at a nearby sister resort – or go exploring! Catch a wave at one of the National Seashore’s oceanside beaches, do some funky shopping in Hyannis, catch a whale-watch boat out of Provincetown, go biking on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, visit a nature sanctuary or museum or lighthouse. See some local theater, check out a concert and dine on the freshest seafood the coast has to offer.

Sea Mist Resort Motel

733 Post Road Wells, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-6044 Toll-Free: 800-448-0925

Affordable Resort Motel in Wells Maine

Affordable Resort Motel in Wells Maine with great location near Wells Beach, Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. The resort features an indoor pool, hot tub, sun deck and bbq area. Free WiFi, in-room coffee, local calling, use of pool, hot tub and pool towels. All rooms have a kitchenette which includes a small refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee pot with free coffee. Full baths, climate control, CCTV with DVD, and hair dryers. The majority of our rooms offer a queen size bed and sleep sofa. We also feature two one-bedroom suites with a separate bedroom and small kitchen, dining and living area.

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Holiday Inn Club Vacations Mount Ascutney Resort

485 Hotel Road Brownsville, VT, 05037 Phone: 802-484-7711 Toll-Free: 866-591-0448

More than a place to stay. A place to play!

Families at Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Mount Ascutney Resort enjoy spacious 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and fireplaces in the living area. Families also enjoy onsite amenities like a fully equipped fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool, game room, tennis and much more! Plus, there’s free Wi-Fi and parking. If you are looking to experience a true taste of Vermont, dine at The Maple Kitchen, the onsite restaurant that provides fresh farm-to-table local ingredients.
Explore the beautiful outdoors of Vermont in all four seasons. Hiking and biking trails of Mt. Ascutney State Park are just steps away from the resort. View the colorful fall foliage right from your villa. Or, enjoy nearby rafting, kayaking, skiing and snowboarding.

Rockport Inn and Suites

183 Main Street Rockport, MA, 01966 Phone: 978-546-3300

Launch your sightseeing vacation from this Rockport inn

Consider the Rockport Inn and Suites your family’s stepping-off point for the kind of sightseeing that only photogenic Cape Ann can offer. But first, the inn itself: With five acres of landscaped lawns, a big indoor pool and whirlpool, tennis courts, pet-friendly rooms and a free deluxe continental breakfast, the inn is a haven where busy families can kick back and relax. But there is so much to see and do in Rockport, a short walk away! This lovely seacoast village boasts restaurants from fine to funky; galleries supported by one of the nation’s oldest art colonies; beaches that beckon swimmers, boaters and divers; and scenic lighthouses (including a set of twins on Thacher Island).

Indoor Pool - Cape Winds Resort - Hyannis, MA

Cape Winds Resorts

657 West Main Street Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 508-778-4949 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Everyone’s a kid on Cape Cod!

Bring the family to Cape Winds and find great comfort and value and in a Cape Cod vacation. One and two bedroom units all with patio or deck have king or queen-size beds, living and dining areas, fully equipped kitchens, 1.5 -2 baths and complimentary Wifi. A fitness center and clubhouse with fireplace frame the heated indoor pool and whirlpool spa. A picnic area comes with volleyball, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Swim and tan on nearby Craigsville Beach or relax on one of America’s Top Ten beaches in nearby Nauset. Great food, shopping, entertainment and history make Hyannis a gathering place for families visiting the Cape. Sail out of Hyannis harbor on a fishing trip or take off on a day cruise to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. It’s all good!

Surfside Hotel & Suites

543 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA, 02657 Phone: 508-487-1726

Enjoy an unforgettable Cape Cod family vacation

Surfside Hotel & Suites in Provincetown, Mass., is an oceanside resort your kids will love. We've got a private beach where you can swim, sunbathe, or build sand castles. And we've got a heated outdoor saltwater pool for splashing fun, too. We serve a complimentary breakfast each morning, and for lunch and dinner there are plenty of great eateries nearby, from seafood restaurants to pizzerias. Explore enchanting Provincetown with its narrow streets and unique shops. Climb the tower at the Pilgrim monument. Tour the dunes of Cape Cod National Seashore, where artists once built shacks to escape life's cares. And don't forget to take a whale watch cruise, where you'll get close enough to the sea mammals to get soaked when they start spouting.

River Walk Resort at Loon

22 South Mountain Drive Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-7500

There’s no place like a home in the White Mountains

RiverWalk is your home away from home in the Western White Mountains that the entire family will enjoy. This seven story, 79 unit resort hotel offers spacious and furnished studios, one, two or three bedroom condominiums with all the creature comforts plus the services and amenities of a great resort hotel. The kids will love the game room, the indoor/outdoor heated pool, skating rink, skiing at Loon Mountain and four season fun in the White Mountains. Mom and Dad will appreciate the fitness room and spa, the onsite Italian restaurant and winery, plus entertainment and shops in nearby Lincoln, NH. You’re near the highest concentration of natural and man-made attractions in the White Mountains. Photo Credit: Kathereine Betts

Village By The Sea

1373 Post Road Wells, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-1100 Toll-Free: 800-444-8862

Your Family Vacation Home 'Suite" Home

Village by the Sea is an all suites resort located near Wells Beach, between Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. We are situated on eleven acres bordering the Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve and tidal salt marsh. Our location is the perfect spot for those who enjoy quiet pleasures such as watching the Great Blue Herons while being in close proximity to miles of sandy beaches and rocky coastline, whale watching, deep sea fishing, boating, amusement parks. Also close by are factory outlets, antique shopping, excellent seafood restaurants and golf courses. All of our spacious units are one and two bedroom suites that have all the comforts of home including a living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, 1 or 2 bedrooms and, in most cases, 2 baths.

Taj Boston

15 Arlington Street Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 617-536-5700

The Crown Jewel of Boston Hotels

Enjoy your own magic carpet ride at Boston’s distinctive 1927 landmark hotel. The Taj is a great family destination for a weekend getaway with 273 guestrooms and 44 spacious suites featuring classic touches and windows that open to panoramic views of Boston. The Hotel overlooks the Public Garden with its swan boats and Frog Pond for ice skating while within walking distance, you’re in the heart of great eating and shopping, historic sites and attractions, galleries, movie theaters and the Hynes Convention Center. The same great Taj hospitality, service and amenities are available for you and your family while the Hotel also welcomes pets year-round – up to two per room – and provides each pet with their own pet bed and food & water bowl.

Manchester View

77 High Meadow Way Manchester Center, VT, 05255 Phone: 802-362-2739 Toll-Free: 800-548-4141

Bring the family - there are activities for all ages and all seasons.

The Manchester View sits high on a hill in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont and minutes from some of Vermont's best family fun. Bromley, Stratton, and Magic mountains are all close by. Stratton and Bromley offer summer and winter activities. At Bromley the Adventure Park offers family entertainment events, a kiddie park, water slide, miniature golf, zip line, and a new Aerial Adventure Park.
More Manchester Area family activities include: hiking, boating, swimming and fishing on the Battenkill, horseback riding, sleigh rides, farm visits, fairs and festivals, theatre, shopping, and historic sites. Guests can use the private Manchester Country Club for Golf and Tennis. On-site pool and acres of lawn are ideal for family getaways, especially our Two Bedroom Suites sleeping up to 6 persons.

AirBnB Rentals - The Killington Group

10 West Park Road Killington, VT, 05751 Phone:

Find a cozy condo or expansive lakeside house in Vermont with Airbnb

Smack in the middle of Vermont, with easy access to winter snow sports and summertime hiking, biking and water sports, Killington is your ideal location for a couples’ vacation or gathering of large families or groups. Vacation rental homes through Airbnb may include condos, townhomes, houses, or cottages to fit the vacation style of your family and friends. The Killington Group presents only the best properties for year-round enjoyment for skiing, fall foliage or summer vacations. Find a compact condo for re-grouping after a day of skiing the nearby mountains, or choose a spacious house and property where many guests can lounge on lawns and decks; savor the privacy of many bedrooms; and roam off the property to visit town centers for shopping or dining, museums or entertainment.

Franconia Inn

1172 Easton Road Franconia, NH, 03580 Phone: 603-823-5542 Toll-Free: 800-473-5299

A Scenic mountain getaway for the whole family

The real beauty of a vacation at the Franconia Inn in the White Mountains is - any time of year. Families love this majestic wonderland including the comfortable lodgings, great amenities, delicious meals, and endless family fun and activity. In winter, come for the skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. In summer, go mountain biking, fishing, and hiking on 20 miles of trails right outside your door. There are crackling fireplaces, a library, scrumptious desserts, and spacious family suites. Nearby is the Flume, Clarks Trading Post, the Mount Washington auto road and the cog railway to take you to the summit. Stay on site and enjoy the pool, horseback riding and in winter, sleigh rides pulled by a Belgian draft horse.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Mountain View Road Whitefield, NH, 03598 Phone: 888-260-4929

In any season...

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa is always a great place for families! Children’s time is filled with fun and activities throughout the entire day, including swimming in indoor and outdoor pools, nature hikes, campfires, biking, 'ultimate' frisbee and crafty projects. We also offer our complimentary kids camp called the Mountaineering club. Our trained counselors host imaginative, interactive activities for youngsters ages 5 and up, while parents can enjoy some play time of their own.
In addition, the resort proudly offers four-season fun for the whole family, with cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing, tennis, swimming, axe throwing, and more activities right on the property. Fishing, boating, hiking and Santa’s Village are located nearby.

Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort

393 Mile Road Wells Beach, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-2831

So many things for families to do, with this oceanside resort as home base

Imagine telling your family your resort is right on a sandy Maine beach. And that’s not the only enticement Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort offers. There’s also an indoor heated pool, efficiency units for families of four – and cottages (some with wraparound decks and gourmet kitchens) for bigger groups. And there is so much to do in the Wells area, from hiking (or cross-country skiing) at a national estuarine reserve, whale-watching on the Atlantic, visiting the tigers at York’s Animal Kingdom or checking out a lighthouse or a free concert at Prescott Park. Activities range from trampoline and water parks to go-karting, bowling and mini-golf. As for the food, the options are endless, and the seafood as fresh as can be.

Brewster Green

203 Lund Farm Way Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-7551 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

History, family fun and the sea!

Brewster Green welcomes you to taste the local flavors – history, sea and sky, great seafood, shopping and whatever whets the family appetite. Amenities include an exercise room, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and racquetball courts, shuffleboard and volleyball. Two and three bedroom condominiums include full kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, flat screen TV and washer and dryer. For history, visit Plimoth and Heritage Plantations, the Pilgrim Monument. For exercise and amusements, try our quaint seaside and bayside villages with museums, an Audubon center, bowling, biking and hiking trails, movies, and a chance to have a personal encounter on a whale watch excursion. And the beaches – always and a lot of them - along Cape Cod National Seashore. Inspiring families for centuries.

Berkshire Days Inn

372 Main Street Great Barrington, MA, 01230 Phone: 413-528-3150

Something for every member of the family while staying in Berkshires

So every member of your family has a different interest they want to pursue on vacation? The Berkshire Days Inn has the perfect solution: Come stay at the motel in the heart of the Berkshires, where there is an activity sure to please each member of your brood. Your son is a skier? Check out the slopes at Ski Butternut. Daughter adores the arts? Visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center or the Norman Rockwell Museum. Dad’s into antiques? It’s a short drive to one antiques dealer after another. And Mom wants a night out? Try Shakespeare & Co., Jacob’s Pillow or Tanglewood. Or take the whole family for some serious shopping at the Prime Outlets or exploring the Berkshires’ towns and trails.

Pool and Game Room - Holiday Inn Bunker Hill - Somerville, MA

Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill

30 Washington Street Somerville, MA, 02143 Phone: 617-628-1000

All in for a great hotel in a great city

Don’t tell the kids but there’s a lot to learn in Boston. You can of course hide all that among the incredible things to see and enjoy as you explore the best of Boston. You’re less than five minutes to Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, the Freedom Trail and the USS Constitution. Via the ‘T’ just around the corner, you’re less than 10 minutes to many Boston-area colleges and universities including Tufts, Harvard, and MIT. Located just one mile from the TD Banknorth Garden, take advantage of the hotel's sports package when the Celtics are in town. Your tastefully appointed guestroom features complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking - a real value for Boston hotels. Savor authentic New England cuisine, a 24-hour Fitness Center and indoor pool.

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Baymont Inn & Suites Kingston Plymouth Bay

149 Main Street Kingston, MA, 02364 Phone: 781-585-3831

Affordable family lodgings near historic attractions

Bring the family to see, hear and experience one of America’s most historic first colonies where in 1620 William Bradford and Pilgrims stepped off the Mayflower. This family friendly hotel is close to Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower II, Plimoth Plantation and the Pilgrim Hall Museum. The 100% non smoking hotel offers all your amenities at a great price from free WiFi and free Baymont Breakfast Corner, a 24-hour fitness center and a micro-mart for everyday essentials. You’ll find a microwave and mini-refrigerator, flat-screen HDTV, ironing facilities, and a tea and coffee maker. Children under 17 stay free and bring your pet for a one-time $25.00 charge. Be sure to check out Duxbury Beach Park, Plymouth Bay Winery, and Brewster Gardens.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Oak & Spruce Resort

190 Meadow Street South Lee, MA, 01260 Phone: 413-243-3500 Toll-Free: 866-300-6480

Spacious Villas and Exciting Amenities for the Family

Guests can discover fun-filled amenities and spacious villas in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains at Holiday Inn Club Vacations® Oak n’ Spruce Resort. The resort features one-, two- and three-bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens, a private balcony/patio as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and parking. The resort also offers a host of activities that the whole family will enjoy including indoor and outdoor pools, a miniature golf course, movie theater, playground, fitness center and an activity center. Additionally, guests can experience fresh, outdoor air with nearby hiking or biking along the beautiful paths of the Appalachian Trail or visiting the neighboring ski areas for fun in the winter months.

Pool Deck View Sea Cliff House Old Orchard Beach, ME

Sea Cliff House Motel

2 Sea Cliff Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064 Phone: 207-934-4874 Toll-Free: 800-326-4589

Remember the summer when you were a child and your family went on vacation?

Remember how you dreamed about what you wanted to do to make your vacation perfect? First, there had to be things to do, lots of things, like miniature golf, games, amusements, and rides. Then, there had to be food - the type of food that you wanted, like pizza, fried dough, cotton candy, caramel popcorn. And there had to be a beach - a big, broad stretch of sand where you could build castles, run with a kite, or just sit and soak in the sun’s warmth. That vacation still exists at Old Orchard Beach and is waiting for your children and the child still inside of you at the Sea Cliff House Motel. Our lodgings offer a choice of clean, comfortable apartments or motel units. This is a beautiful, quiet oceanfront location with a heated pool, great views and a friendly atmosphere that your family will love.

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT, 05737 Phone: 802-483-2311

With 350 acres to explore "family fun" is always inviting at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort in central Vermont. Overlooking the sparkling lake and majestic mountains, The Resort has affordable getaways year-round for families to swim, kayak, horseback ride, hike, cross country ski & snowshoe, ice skate, go dog sledding, take a sleigh ride or "swoosh" down the old-fashioned sledding hill (sleds provided). Our Children's Summer Horsemanship Camp is popular with our young guests. It is a fun learning experience and an unforgettable part of their summer vacation. We feature a kids menu with favorites like mac & cheese, pizza, hot dogs and P&J.

Ponds at Foxhollow

Route 7 Lenox, MA, 01240 Phone: 413-637-1469

Pack the car and head for the Hills

The perfect family vacation awaits in the Berkshire Hills with breathtaking scenery and unlimited recreational activities. You’ll find lots of room and every amenity in a home away from home. Set on a 223-acre estate, the resort features one and two bedroom condominiums with master bathroom with Jacuzzi, kitchen, dining and living areas, fireplace, entertainment tech, and a deck overlooking the pond. The library/computer room has a wide assortment of games, puzzles, and outdoor sporting equipment. There’s an indoor and outdoor pool, exercise room with hot tub and sauna, a playground, tennis, basketball, rowboats and canoes, and trails for walking, hiking, or cross country skiing. Off site adventure is yours plus historic places, museums, great food, music, shopping and more.

Indoor Pool 500x250 - Comfort Inn & Suites Burke Mountain - St. Johnsbury, VT

Comfort Inn & Suites Near Burke Mountain

703 US Route 5 South St. Johnsbury, VT, 05819 Phone: 802-748-1500 Toll-Free: 866-489-7902

Bring your family for a blast in the mountains

For a vigorous, outdoor vacation in Vermont’s majestic mountains, you could not find a better place to settle in than Comfort Inn & Suites Near Burke Mountain. This non-smoking kid-friendly lodging offers so much to do in all four seasons in Vermont’s historic Northeast Kingdom. In winter, four ski areas - Jay Peak, Burke Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Bretton Woods – provide plenty of powder for family skiing and snowboarding. In the warm seasons, northern Vermont is famous for its enthusiastic "Kingdom Trails” mountain biking community, not to mention hiking, water sports, and more. Fall foliage is magnificent. The Inn offers plenty of onsite fun and resources: indoor pool, video arcade with pinball, a pool table, and an air hockey table, sun deck, fitness room, laundry, and gift shop.

Rockywold-Deephaven Camps

18 Bacon Road Holderness, NH, 03245 Phone: 603-968-3313

Rustic camps a perfect way to bring your family together

Bring your family to Rockywold Deephaven Camps and step back through the years to a simpler time - When families bonded over Sunday softball games, canoe races and weekly talent shows, and friends were made in big post-and-beam dining halls over dinners served home style. Stay in one of the camp’s 61 early-1900s cottages and cabins (each with an icebox and fireplace – ice and firewood delivered daily) where you can admire beautiful Squam Lake from your screened-in porch or private dock. Or stay in one of the two lodges, both with spacious porches overlooking the lake. Go hiking, play tennis on a clay court, sign the little ones up for Wee Campers or just relax with a book by the lakeshore. Unwind at Rockywold Deephaven Camps: a rustic family vacation since 1897.

Indoor Pool Cabin - Innseason Resort Falls at Ogunquit - Ogunquit, ME

InnSeason Resorts Falls at Ogunquit

639 Main Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-4600 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Bring the family and this Ogunquit resort will supply the rest

Everyone will enjoy this friendly resort. Luxury suites feature master bedrooms with whirlpool spa, living rooms with electric fireplace, sleep sofas and free wireless internet. The kitchenette comes with small fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, electric cook-top, and electric skillet. Keep the energy going in the children's playground, indoor pool and the exercise room with sauna. Gather round the barbeque area for a summer feast or settle into a lounge chair with a favorite read from the library. The beach is accessible on foot or by shuttle and you can rent everything from chairs and umbrellas to boogie boards and skimmers. The daily and seasonal activity schedule offers swims, hikes, river treks and climbing. Or just head into Ogunquit for some sightseeing, shopping and great food.

Hill Farm Inn

458 Hill Farm Road Sunderland, VT, 05250 Phone: 802-375-2269

There’s Plenty for Kids to Do Here, Year-Round

This Inn, surrounded by Vermont countryside, will tire out the liveliest kids in your family brood – guaranteed. Adults and parents might be enamored of the Inn’s luxurious beds, bathrooms, pub, and fire pit, but those kids need more room – which is available in the detached Farm House – and more action. In winter, nearby Bromley Mountains offers skiing and other snow sports. The warm seasons bring plenty of places to hike – including trails on the Inn property – and bicycle and swim, including our new pool. Pick-Your-Own orchards welcome families in fall, also a fine time to climb Mount Equinox. At the Inn property, kids and families can enjoy the game room with a pool table or visits to the friendly farm animals at the barn.

Spruce Point Inn

88 Grandview Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4152 Toll-Free: 800-553-0289

Keep your gang on the go!

A vacation at Spruce Point Inn on Maine's Boothbay Harbor is the perfect way to keep your kids active. There's so much outdoor fun to enjoy at our resort and the surrounding area, you'd need a whole summer to experience it all. Hit the local trails or the shoreline on foot or on bike, or enjoy an afternoon on the bay fishing or sailing aboard the Sarah Mead, a fully restored wooden sloop docked right at the Inn. There's also a kids' camp and evening activities for children so parents get to spend some time alone. Our accommodations are perfect for family groups of all sizes - choose from our modern lodge rooms, seaside cottages, and spacious townhouses.

Point Sebago Golf Resort

261 Point Sebago Road Casco, ME, 04015 Phone: 207-558-8000 Toll-Free: 800-655-1232

Kids understand the point of a perfect family vacation – fun activities!

Point Sebago Resort is located on the shores of pristine Sebago Lake, Southern Maine's largest lake. Enjoy a picturesque lakefront setting that combines award winning a free children's programs with a friendly, caring staff, a marina, a nationally recognized 18-hole championship golf course, a lake view restaurant, a fabulous entertainment program, lounge and a host of other recreational amenities to offer the ultimate vacation getaway. Point Sebago has been nationally recognized as the Northeast's premier family outdoor resort and the a perfect family vacation. With 775 shorefront and wooded acres, we are the perfect place for your spring and fall getaways, and summer long family vacation weeks.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

2907 Main Street (Route 6A) Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-9000 Toll-Free: 800-343-6074

One Great Resort, Two Cape Cod experiences

Brewster’s Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club boasts a variety of amenities for all ages, and was named “Best Resort Cape Cod” by Boston magazine’s 2017 Best of Boston Awards. Summer programming includes kite-making, lawn games, archery, outdoor movies, the Ocean Edge Venture Program, weekly s’mores beach fires. The Resort also hosts activity-packed February and April School Vacation programming with inventive themes. Ocean Edge offers a variety of accommodations, including family-friendly one-bedroom villas with kitchens, washer/dryer, and connecting rooms, an 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course, The Beach House Spa, private beach, three restaurants, The Beach Bar, outdoor and indoor pools, nine tennis courts, fitness centers, a basketball court, bike rentals, and kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals.

Holiday Inn - South Kingstown

3009 Tower Hill Road South Kingstown, RI, 02874 Phone: 401-789-1051

Favorite family lodging in family friendly Rhode Island

Stay close to everything in southern RI with Holiday Inn’s quality and service to accommodate you. Discover scenic Narragansett and majestic beaches all along the coast, and Newport with its waterfront and stately mansions. There’s great food, shopping, museums and historic sites, and outdoor recreation that can’t be beat. Choose from 107 non-smoking rooms, including five accessible rooms with accessible parking areas and a welcome to service animals. Each room offers standard and wireless internet plus the comforts and amenities to keep everyone happy. Hop aboard the Block Island Ferry and visit what the Nature Conservancy calls one of the, "Last Great Places" in the Western hemisphere. And visit the beautiful campus of the University of Rhode Island nearby.

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport

2280 Brown Avenue Manchester, NH, 03103 Phone: 603-641-6466

Bring the family and get more for your travel dollar

Flying in or out or just passing through Manchester here’s a great lodging with every comfort and amenity the whole family will enjoy. Soundproofed guestrooms ensure you get a quiet night’s sleep and each comes with microwave, refrigerator and flat-screen television. Relax in the fully equipped fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub. Nearby is the SNHU Arena for great sports action. You can browse interesting boutiques and dine in a variety of restaurants in the Mall of Hew Hampshire. The Derryfield Golf Course, City Hall Plaza, and performances at the Palace Theater are all within minutes. There’s daily complimentary airport shuttle service to and from the Manchester Boston Regional Airport.

Family at Tanglewood 500x250 - Berkshires Visitors Bureau - Photo Credit Ogden Gigli

The Berkshires of Western MA

The Berkshires has a full range of family friendly lodgings

Not only does the Berkshires of Western MA have your family fun covered, they’ve got a mix of lodging options to fit your family’s needs and budgets. Be it a bed and breakfast, local resort, rental property or hotel, you can find one to accommodate your family from the rolling hills of Williamstown to the quaint streets of Great Barrington and anywhere in between. So pack up the entire family and get out & about in the Berkshires. Whether you choose to spend your time indoors or out, the Berkshire region is a welcome respite in the summer. To learn more visit us at berkshires.org or find us on Facebook at Visit the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

The Tyler Place Family Resort

175 Tyler Place Highgate Springs, VT, 05460 Phone: 802-868-4000

Six generations of family – plus yours

Presenting the all inclusive family vacation. 165 acres on a private lakeshore in northern Vermont. 70 cozy family cottages and suites tucked in nature’s spaces featuring separate parents' bedrooms and 1-4 bedrooms for children or extended family, almost all with living rooms, screened porches, kitchenette or in-room microwaves and fridge. A rambling, country Inn offers a separate sleeping wing with 12 family suites and studios. Three healthy meals served each day with Vermont’s own local food and specialties. The Fireplace Lounge and Bar provides relaxation, food, drink and entertainment for Mom and Dad while the children's programs, great recreational facilities and sports equipment make for endless kids fun and family fun. A magnificent destination to please every age and vacation inclination.

Cape Codder Resort & Spa

1225 Iyannough Road Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 877-568-4920

Spend quality time with your family at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa....you may never want to leave!

Make a splash in the NEW Water Park with huge water slides, lazy river, wave pool, retractable roof and so much more or in the Rainbow Falls Heated Outdoor Pool, pamper yourself (kids too) in the full-service Beach Plum Spa, roast marshmallows by our bonfire, take in dinner under the stars or enjoy live entertainment on The Deck, lounge or play in our beach-like area, savor breakfast, lunch or dinner in our Hearth ‘n Kettle Restaurant and Tavern, enjoy bistro-fare, award-winning wines and live jazz in our Grand Cru Wine Bar and Grill, watch a movie by moonlight, play games with the kids and our recreation staff and SO much more! Relax in one of our 257 guest rooms or luxury fireplace suites with oversized whirlpools. Reserve online.

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

1746 Mountain Road Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-7355 Toll-Free: 800-253-2232

Family and pet friendly lodgings with all the activities and amenities

Set in an ideal location right in the heart of Stowe Vermont, this renowned resort and spa offers the ultimate family vacation experience. This activity filled getaway features relaxed and comfortable guestrooms, spacious suites, and townhomes ideal for the whole family. You’ll enjoy the fully-equipped sports club, a heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, an award-winning, yet casual onsite restaurant, and more than enough year round fun to keep the whole family active and smiling. Access the best skiing and riding in the East with a free and easy trolley ride to Stowe Mountain. Children under 12 stay for free with parents. Pets are welcome and will have their own dog friendly accommodations, including Stoweflake's extensive dog trails on 60 acres of wide-open space.

Courtyard Resort

125 North Street Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 508-775-8600

Hunker down in Hyannis or head out to the rest of the Cape from this resort

The kids might never want to leave Hyannis. There is so much to do in this lively Cape village, and you are in the center of it all at the Courtyard Resort. You can walk to mini golf courses, candy shops, a carousel, the John F. Kennedy Museum, an arcade, fun shops, great restaurants, harbor cruises – and the ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Or maybe you’ll just want to stay in, enjoying your comfortable condo unit with refrigerator, microwave and cooktop as well as the resort with its indoor pool, sauna, firepits in the outdoor courtyard and barbecue area. You’re a short drive to dozens of beaches, movies at the Cape Cod Mall, live entertainment venues – even a tour at the Cape Cod Potato Chip factory!

Poolview Suite - Hotel 1620 - Plymouth, MA

Hotel 1620 at Plymouth Harbor

180 Water Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-747-4900 Toll-Free: 866-719-8185

Fill your family vacation with amusement park fun, living history exploration

Plymouth Harbor is a great home base for venturing out to have fun nearby, with something for everyone. There’s Plimoth Plantation, with a reproduction of the Mayflower and an accurate 17th Century colonial village. Take a leisurely cruise on the Pilgrim Belle or arrange a whale-watching tour and give the kids a chance for the life-long memory of a humpback whale dramatically leaping out of the water. Take them on a nearby Edaville USA train ride and they can also have fun on the Ferris wheel and bumper cars. And for times when you just want to enjoy the amenities of this luxury hotel, you can relax in the sauna or exercise in the fitness center or spacious indoor swimming pool.

Milestone Inn Family on Beach Ogunquit ME

The Milestone Inn

687 Main Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-4562 Toll-Free: 800-646-6453

On the White Sands of Ogunquit

Who knew? Ogunquit is a great vacation destination for families too. And the Milestone Inn is your perfect spot to land and set out from for family fun at a family-friendly price. Set back from the sea with scenic views of the Maine coast, the Milestone offers cheerful rooms and the great service and amenities you’d expect at a higher priced resort. Kids will enjoy the pampering too. There’s five beautifully landscaped acres, a fitness center and heated pool, free wireless internet and complimentary continental breakfast guest laundry and shuffleboard courts for on-site relaxation and recreation. Step out and you’ll be just a short walk or trolley ride to the white sands of Footbridge Beach and the center of charming Ogunquit village for sightseeing, shopping, restaurants, amusements and more.

Echo Lake Inn

at Tyson, on Route 100, 2 Dublin Road Ludlow, VT, 05149 Phone: 802-228-8602 Toll-Free: 800-356-6844

Bring the family and get away in historic style.

This family retreat in the heart of the Green Mountains is just 5 miles from Okemo in activity-filled central Vermont - perfect for leaf peeping, hiking, biking, skiing, sleigh rides, and much more. One of only six authentic Vermont country inns functioning today that was originally built as an Inn and still operating year round, it features enough space to spread out including 23 rooms (some pet friendly upon request), others with private Jacuzzi and fireplace, a family suite, 7 condos, with breakfast included in most rates. There’s a pool table and an outdoor pool and hot tub. Walk the parks and trails, bring your tennis racket, paddle placidly on Echo Lake, or just find the front porch and chill.

Anchorage at the Lake

725 Laconia Road Tilton, NH, 03276 Phone: 603-524-3248 Toll-Free: 866-364-6543

A Lakes Region family fun vacation destination

Just one and half hours from Boston sits this magnificent family vacation getaway in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Stay in fully equipped one and two bedroom beachfront cabins and spacious houses on scenic Lake Winnisquam. Cook meals together, relax on screened in porches and gather in the living area for a night of togetherness. The resort features boat docks, a marina next door, skis, tubes, and wake boards for rent, plus complimentary kayaking and canoeing, fishing, and jet skiing. You’ll love the three private beaches with a sundeck and a water raft. There’s ping pong, volleyball, a game room, fire pit and barbecue grill area, and hiking and walking trails to take you through the lush woodlands and hills nearby.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

37 Corey Road -- Route 43 Hancock, MA, 01237 Phone: 413-738-5500 Toll-Free: 800-882-8859

Your family belongs here

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort offers lodging perfect for any Berkshire getaway. Choose from Country Inn Suites,or two or three bedroom mountainside Vacation Homes. Amenities and activities include shopping and dining in the Village Center and Country Inn, outdoor heated swimming pool, the In-Touch Day Spa, fitness room, game room and more. Jiminy Peak is also home to the largest ski and snowboard resort in southern New England. Jiminy's 45 trails and 9 lifts cater to all skill levels and fun for all, while our three terrain parks provide rails and jibs for the new and experienced park riders.
Since opening in 1948 Jiminy Peak has evolved to become a 4 season resort, our mission to provide memorable, Mountain Resort experiences with outstanding service in beautiful surroundings.

ShoreWay Acres Inn

Historic Shore Street Falmouth, MA, 02541 Phone: 508-540-3000 Toll-Free: 800-352-7100

Family friendly in fabulous Falmouth

There are family pleasures galore at this cozy Inn on a secluded and historic Falmouth street. Get the family moving with all the activity that the best of Cape Cod has to offer from right here. Near to the village are beaches, a duck pond, playground, bird sanctuary, day spas, shops, galleries, museums, churches, a trolley stop, library, and more than twenty restaurants from sidewalk cafes and pubs to ethnic eateries and fine dining. You’ll find 80 guest rooms from economy singles to standard and family rooms, to deluxe parlor accommodations with an indoor and outdoor pool, spacious grounds with lawn games, umbrella tables, chaises and barbeque grills. Hop on a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard and make this your homeport for easy day trips to Plymouth, Hyannis, and Provincetown.

Naswa Resort

1086 Weirs Boulevard Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-366-4341 Toll-Free: 888-556-2792

A Lakeside Resort the Entire Family Will Love

There is nothing else on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee like The NASWA Resort. We’ve got waterfront rooms and colorful cozy cottages, just steps to the largest private of sandy beach on the lake. Houseguests receive complimentary overnight dock space and kids always stay and eat free! Dine with a lake view at our Blue Bistro for a hearty breakfast and an exquisite dinner or embrace the lake life at the NazBar &Grill which lives on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Dip your toes into the lake, grab a bite to eat, enjoy a tropical drink and let yourself be transported into paradise! Up for adventure? Grab one of our complimentary kayaks or paddleboats and explore the lake! Centrally located, close to area attractions and just a short drive to the White Mountains!

Pleasant View Inn

65 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-348-8200

An ocean of family fun on the south coast of Rhode Island

It’s “hit the beach” for you and the family at this popular oceanfront resort. Situated on the Atlantic and steps from Misquamicut State Beach, you’re just a ferry ride to Block Island or short drive to the Mystic Aquarium, Watch Hill, water parks, local farms and wineries, golf, great shopping, and movie theaters. All guestrooms have a balcony or patio with an ocean or pool view and feature flat screen cable television, refrigerator, microwave, and free Wi-Fi. There’s a heated outdoor pool and game room for the kids. Sit by the ocean for breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Kitchen restaurant on site. Savor fresh local seafood and traditional American cuisine as you celebrate family time together at this special destination by the sea.

Neptune House

64 Connecticut Avenue Block Island (New Shoreham), RI, 02807 Phone: 401-466-2100 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Beaches and beyond provide fun for the whole family at this island resort

It’s a family affair when you visit the natural wonder that is Block Island and stay in one of the condominium units at the Neptune House. The room-to-stretch units feature full kitchens with all the comforts of home for up to six people. There are tennis courts, a pool table, board games, BBQ grills and shaded picnic tables – and washers and dryers onsite. This summer, a heated outdoor pool adds to the things to do at the resort. On the island, families enjoy 17 miles of beaches, 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, 365 freshwater ponds, a skateboard park, boutique shopping, lighthouses, bonfires on the beach – even an animal farm where camels, emus and a fainting goat roam.

Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

76 Lake Streeet Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-524-5210 Toll-Free: 800-627-4283

Gather the family lakeside for a vacation to remember

Families have been convening here through 60 years and four generations to prove that the family vacation is alive and well at the Margate Resort. Set in natural splendor on Paugus Bay and Lake Winnipesaukee, you’re in for the best in outdoor recreation and family relaxation. On site is 400 feet of private sandy beach, lounge chairs, canoe, kayaks and paddleboards, and a fun and festive Beach Bar where lunch, dinner and beverages are available all summer long. Choose a spacious family room with Keurig® coffee maker, Green Mountain® coffee, irons & ironing boards, and hairdryers, a mini-fridge and free WiFi. The kids will find the indoor and outdoor pools to their liking while Mom and Dad can check out the fitness room or get a massage in the spa.

Steele Hill Resorts

516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton, NH, 03269 Phone: 603-524-0500 Toll-Free: 855-475-4372

An oasis of leisure amid unspoiled New Hampshire woodlands

Perched atop Steele Hill in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, Steele Hill Resorts is the ideal location for your next family vacation. We're situated amongst 500 acres of hardwood forests and unspoiled meadows. From our enclosed observation tower you'll find stunning views of Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Winnisquam framed by the White Mountains. Guests enjoy a 9-hole executive golf course, snowshoeing and hiking trails, and fishing in our private pond. We've also got indoor pools and hot tubs in a plant-filled conservatory, outdoor pools, tennis courts and racquetball courts, exercise rooms, a roman spa, whirlpools, and a sauna. The Hilltop, our full-service restaurant and lounge, offers scenic vistas while you dine. Our spacious lodgings feature flat-screen TVs and kitchens.

Interlaken Inn

74 Interlaken Road (Route 112) Lakeville, CT, 06039 Phone: 860-435-9878 Toll-Free: 800-222-2909

A special family place in the southern Berkshires

Bring the family to this scenic resort in the southern Berkshires/Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. Set on 30 acres of lawns and gardens and up against beautiful spring-fed Lake Wonoscopomuc, you’ll find lots of room in 85 guestrooms, suites with fireplaces, townhouses, and a lakeside cottage with a screened-in porch and outdoor fire pit. All rooms have A/C, digital cable, flat screen TV, WIFI, phone and private bath. Savor locally grown farm-to-table cuisine at Morgan’s restaurant on site. There’s a full-service spa and fitness center, an outdoor heated pool, game room, canoes and kayaks, tennis and golf. Head out and hike or bike on dozens of trails and forest paths. Nearby is all the Berkshires culture, entertainment and year round fun.

Stay with Airbnb in Connecticut

Tuck in to an Airbnb lodging in Connecticut for fun at vineyards, restaurants, casinos

Airbnb almost could have been created for visitors to Connecticut, because this coastal state has so many intimate places with great things to do on a short visit from the New York area. A place of small farms and small towns, the western Litchfield region is likely to tuck Airbnb lodgings into farmhouses or private homes near classic New England greens. Come here for a charmed weekend of antique shopping and tastings at vineyards. Waterfront Connecticut offers city pleasures at New Haven, where lodging could be in a downtown high-rise and the days are filling with excellent museums and superior dining. Coastline drives toward historic Mystic Seaport bring you close to the exciting dazzle of the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos.

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