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!

Inn at Hastings Park

2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA, 02421 Phone: 781-301-6660

History is at your doorstep when your family stays at this luxury inn

Inn at Hastings Park will be tentatively reopening in September 2020. Please visit our website for updates.
Just 15 miles from Boston, The Inn at Heritage Park, steps away from the battle green where the War for Independence began and other historic sites, boasts that its hospitality is truly revolutionary. See for yourself when you and your family check into a spacious and elegant room or suite. Or ask about the Pint-Sized Patriots Package, where the kids get tricorne hats, slippers and robes (plus milk and cookies!). Whether you’re riding complimentary bikes on the much-loved rail trail, hiking around Walden Pond, picking apples at an orchard or touring Louisa May Alcott’s home, you will love your Lexington area experience – and the modern amenities and comforts of this historic and multiple award-winning inn.

Nonantum Resort

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

Resort on a river strives to treat guests as if they were part of the family

An authentic New England resort where guests are treated like part of the family, a location by a scenic river just a short stroll into a bustling village center, a host of fun activities for parents and kids to reconnect: At The Nonantum Resort, it’s no wonder that they say memories are made every visit. In your family suite with a water view, you can truly relax before a day spent watching the kids enjoy a scavenger hunt while you lounge by the pool; or grabbing a boat tour from the marina; or heading to the beach. Dining is casual (ask about the lobster mac ‘n’ cheese), and there are family campfires, sing-alongs and s’mores! A hearty breakfast buffet is complimentary.

ShoreWay Acres Inn

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

Family-managed inn welcomes visiting families to enjoy all Cape has to offer

ShoreWay Acres Inn, an unique alternative to generic motels, prides itself on being family owned and operated, one reason families have been coming to this historic property for years, to relax in its indoor and outdoor pools, to let the kids play badminton on the lawn, dive into the “no-tech” toy chest or swing in the swings, to chow down on clambakes (or that complimentary hot breakfast) or tell stories and eat s’mores by the fire pits. Ask for rooms with a kitchen, or one opening onto an outside patio or balcony or, for more room, a studio or cottage-style accommodation. Nearby activities include a bike trail, Martha’s Vineyard ferry and a village stocked with fun stores and restaurants.

Sebasco Harbor Resort

Mid-Coast Maine on Casco Bay Sebasco Estates, ME, 04565 Phone: 207-389-1161 Toll-Free: 866-389-2072

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.

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The Nantucket Hotel & Resort

77 Easton Street Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-228-4747 Toll-Free: 866-807-6011

Our Grand, Award-Winning Nantucket resort makes family fun a specialty

The Nantucket Hotel & Resort is open for the 2020 season! New this summer. Private experiences, private dining, and fun family activities - click here for more info.

Families love their stays at the award-winning Nantucket Hotel + Resort, and it’s no wonder: Activities at our resort include a complimentary Kids’ Club activities program; antique fire truck rides; library and complimentary DVD rentals; Concierge Services; a game room; shuttles to-and-from Nantucket’s popular beaches during the in-season; a fun, make-your-own S’mores program at our Breeze restaurant, complimentary outdoor heated pools; and more. With our resort as your home base, head out on a bike trip around the island, visit the world-famous Whaling Museum, park your umbrella on a beautiful beach or embark on a whale-watch or harbor cruise. Accommodations at our AAA Four-Diamond resort range from spacious one-to-four bedroom suites with kitchenettes and spacious living areas (some with private decks), to private cottages.

Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging

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

Unending list of things to do for you and your family with this resort as your HQ

With Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging as your headquarters, you and your family will love exploring Cape Cod, from the nearby Shining Sea Bike Path and picture-perfect beaches to great fishing, dining and shopping. At the resort, take advantage of the heated outdoor pool and the acres of open space for croquet, badminton and horseshoes. Take a rowboat or paddleboat out onto the quiet inlet or build a sandcastle on the beach. Quick trips take you to Martha’s Vineyard ferries, a scenic railroad, arcades, tennis courts, golf courses, concerts, baseball games and museums. Accommodations include waterview balconies and patios and kitchens for light cooking (or use one of the resort barbecue grills). Is Fido part of the family? Green Harbor is pet-friendly!

Salem Waterfront Hotel

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

Salem hotel a fun family headquarters from which to explore this walkable city

Set out to discover Salem from your family headquarters at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. Plan your day from your spacious room or suite, grab breakfast at the Regatta Pub and Patio, then head out to explore this walkable city. Visit the Salem Witch Museum, go whale-watching, take a scenic boat cruise or stroll through the Pioneer Village to see what Salem was like in 1630. Or just enjoy the heated indoor pool or state-of-the-art fitness center at this hotel on Pickering Wharf (which is also also a fun place to explore shops and eateries). The Regatta Pub and Patio, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serves classic pub food, and has kids’ menus.

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.

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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 Craigville 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!

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.

Weekapaug Inn

25 Spray Rock Road Westerly, RI, 02891 Phone: 877-394-8902

No shortage of things to do for everyone in the family at this seaside resort

You know a resort is family-friendly when it offers kid-sized bikes and fishing poles. At the Weekapaug Inn, family fun runs the gamut from lawn games like bocce and bean-bag toss to a scavenger hunt for fairy homes placed throughout the landscape. A full-time naturalist also offers guided beach walks and boating excursions, and the Quonnie Queen electrical boat will take you to a remote beach to hunt for moon snails, or you can rent a kayak, sailboat or standup paddle boat. Beach jaunts are stress-free: Umbrellas, towels and chairs are in the Bathhouse, and attendants will set everything up. Save time to visit Watch Hill’s Flying Horse Carousel, the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country.

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Starlight Lodge North Conway

3537 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-3551

Hotel in the heart of Conway country a particular favorite with active families

Your family will have a blast in the heart of the Mt. Washington Valley, and there’s no better place to enjoy all the area’s activities than the Starlight Lodge North Conway, close to village shops and restaurants as well as ski resorts, national parks, outlet malls, lakes and summer theater. Kids will love nearby Storyland and Santa’s Village, an indoor water park, the Mt. Washington cog railway, ziplining, and tubing and kayaking on the Saco River as well as all the downhill and cross-country skiing you could want. Adults will love the comfort of the inn’s 17 remodeled rooms, some with mountain views, microwaves or canopy beds, all with mini fridges. Fully equipped kitchenette suites are a particular favorite with families.

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.

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

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

Have your best family vacation ever at this idyllic resort high atop a Vermont mountain

Bring your family to the idyllic Mountain Top Inn & Resort and be prepared to have your best vacation ever. Stay in a spacious lodge room or suite or, for the ultimate in privacy, in a guest house with a balcony or patio – or a pool table. The 700-acre resort with mountain views and miles of trails through woods and meadows has a full slate of activities, from disc golf, tennis, sand volleyball and horseback-riding to, in the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, sledding and skating. A private beach on a quiet cove means great fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding as well as pontoon boat tours. On-site restaurants have kids’ menus. Nearby attractions include the Ben & Jerry’s and Vermont Teddy Bear factories.

Hotel Maria

132 Atlantic Avenue Westerly, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-622-4000

No shortage of fun family activities at this relaxed, scenic beachside hotel

Hotel Maria, a relaxed beachside resort, has everything you need for that memorable, laid-back family vacation. Rooms and suites are airy, come with high-speed wifi, microwaves, mini-fridges and balconies with sweeping ocean views. (Some suites have dishwashers, washers and dryers.) Maria’s Seaside Cafe is a great place for family dining al fresco. Private access to sandy beaches are right across the street. Complimentary bikes are ready for you to tour the town with its children’s amusements and ice cream shopd. Area activities include pristine beaches and fun family entertainment from kiddie rides to mini golf and bumper boats at Atlantic Beach Park and Bayview Fun Park.

Winnetu Oceanside Resort

At South Beach on Martha's Vineyard -- 31 Dunes Road Edgartown, MA, 02539 Phone: 508-310-1733 Toll-Free: 866-335-1133

Special kids’ activities, family-friendly accommodations at this beachside resort

Winnetu is open for the 2020 season! New this summer. Private experiences, private dining, and fun family activities - click here for more info.

Got kids? The Winnetu Oceanside Resort has you covered for a fun-filled family vacation. With two heated outdoor swimming pools, antique fire truck rides, a water taxi ride to bustling Edgartown and a 250-yard walk to beautiful South Beach, the resort has something to keep everyone entertained. Special programs for parents and toddlers as well as day and night programs for children round out the activities. Teens will love the life-size chess set, tennis and a lawn perfect for Frisbee, soccer and whiffleball. Dining at The Dunes restaurant is a breeze, with a special Kids’ Corner area for families. Comfy accommodations range from hotel suites with kitchenettes to garden cottages and private homes perfect for multi-family vacations.

Hampton Inn Boston-Natick

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

Boston-area hotel makes it easy, and affordable, to enjoy fun family time

Feeling like the time is right for a family vacation? Looking for a place that offers value, consistency – and fun? Take a look at what the Hampton Inn Boston-Natick has to offer. Reserve a studio suite and you and the kids can really stretch out, enjoying free wifi and comfy beds. (Go to the hotel website for details on the industry-leading CleanStay program.) After your free hot breakfast, and perhaps some time in the 24-hour fitness center, you can do some shopping at the nearby Natick Mall (which includes Newbury Comics, Aeropostale and Hollister) or head to the three-lake Cochituate State Park for windsurfing, fishing or just a relaxing family barbecue. And, Boston is a 25-minute drive away.

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.

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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.

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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.

Seaport Hotel Boston

One Seaport Lane Boston, MA, 02210 Phone: 617-385-4000

Walkable, bike-able Boston and the comfortable Seaport Hotel is a great family-centric combo

Walkable, historic Boston is a great place for family vacations, and there’s no better launching pad than the Seaport Hotel, perfectly situated in the heart of the exciting Seaport District. The hotel’s spacious rooms and suites, with super harbor and city views, mean lots of room to stretch out and plan your busy days, from hiking the Freedom Trail to visiting the nearby Boston Children’s Museum and Tea Party Ships & Museum. Explore this vibrant neighborhood on one of the hotel’s complimentary bikes. Come back for dinner on the open-air terrace at TAMO Bistro + Bar. Ask about the First Mate’s Club, providing a year-round scavenger hunt and amenities for kids, starting with a toy they can select from Seaport’s Treasure Chest upon arrival.

Cape Codder Resort & Spa

1225 Iyannough Road Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 855-861-4370

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 Restaurant, 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 for the lowest rate…guaranteed.

Liberty Hill Farm & Inn

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

Families have been falling in love with this gracious farm inn for decades

It’s impossible to imagine families not falling in love with the Liberty Hill Farm & Inn, where guests have been enjoying the everyday adventures of the farm life since 1984. The inn’s Greek Revival-style main house goes back to 1825 and features cozy rooms and plenty of private nooks. But it’s the barn that’s the big draw: Kids can help milk a cow, bottle-feed a calf, explore the hay loft or cuddle with kittens. Outside, there are berries to pick, meadows to romp in, trails to hike. (And, yes, there’s also wifi.) There’s nearby fishing, swimming, biking and museum-going. Meals are casual, served family style, bountiful and oh so delicious. Gather together in the evening on the farm porch to watch the stars come out.

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The Lodge at Bromley

4216 Route 11 Peru, VT, 05152 Phone: 802-824-6941 Toll-Free: 800-722-2159

Family-friendly charm provides a welcoming atmosphere at this mountain inn

Fun-filled days with the kids and relaxing evenings in spacious rooms: That’s what you’ll find at the 50-room Lodge at Bromley Hotel, near the summit of south-facing Bromley Mountain. The lobby is a great gathering place for games, movies or that evening glass of wine. Family lodge-style rooms (some with bunk beds) include microwaves and mini-fridges, and there’s breakfast in a bag every morning to enjoy on the deck. Family-friendly quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.! You’ll need your rest for all the area activities, from skiing and snowmobiling in the winter to ziplining, fishing and swimming in the summer. And don’t forget working farms and the Vermont Country Store! Check the website for updates on health and safety protocols.

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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.

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.

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 Litchfield hills

Bring the family to this scenic resort in the Litchfield Hills. Set on 30 acres of lawns and gardens, nestled between two shimmering lakes, you’ll find lots of room in 83 guest rooms, 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. You’ll enjoy endless fun with our many on-site amenities, all included with your stay! Go kayaking and canoeing, picnic by the lake, play yard games, swim in our outdoor heated pool, check out our indoor game room, and so much more. Enjoy seasonally-inspired cuisine in Morgan’s, our acclaimed and newly renovated restaurant that is sure to please any appetite. Want to head out on a family adventure? Nearby is all the Berkshires culture, entertainment, and year-round fun. Have a dog? Bring him along, we’re pet-friendly, too!

Village By The Sea

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

Family fun, and room to stretch out, signature parts of this seaside resort

Family fun from Ferris wheels to fishing cruises are part of the enchantment of staying at the Village by the Sea resort on Maine’s coast. With nearby amusement parks, beaches, ropes courses with zip lines, and lighthouse cruises, there really is something for everyone in the Wells area. And families will love being able to spread out in the resort condominium units. A two-bedroom condo suite is four times the size of the average hotel room and comes with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, living and dining room and two bathrooms. The large grounds include a barbecue area with gas grill, bocce ball courts, basketball hoop, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, fitness center and game room. They may never want to go home!

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.

The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin

Several Wonderful Locations Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-325-1000 Toll-Free: 800-475-2637

Beaches, bikes and a cottage to call home: the perfect family vacation

The privacy of a cottage and the fun of an island resort: It’s a perfect combination for a stress-free family vacation. At The Cottages at the Boat Basin, relax in your spacious cottage, with a full kitchen, then explore all Nantucket has to offer, from its 80 miles of beaches to whale watches and ice cream cruises to kid-friendly museums and restaurants. At the resort, grab bikes to see the sights or get a beach umbrella and plunk down in the sand (some beaches have playgrounds and concession stands). Special fun for children at the resort includes scavenger hunts and kid-sized fishing kits. A pre-arrival concierge will help you plan your perfect family vacation.

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.

Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

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

Family, friends and fun are all treasured at this jewel of a lakeside resort

Guests have been treated like family for six decades at The Margate on Winnipesaukee, where the focus is on family, friends and fun. On the shores of Winnipesaukee’s lovely Paugus Bay, the resort has room for lawn games, a perfect, 400-foot sandy beach and a lake perfect for swimming, cruising, fishing or just relaxing. Or, grab a to-go breakfast in the courtyard bistro and head out for biking, hiking, skiing and ice skating. With 16 different room types, some with spectacular lake views, there are plenty of options for families, from motel-style accommodations to large, newly renovated rooms in the inn. Check the website for Covid-19 restrictions and temporary closures of amenities and services as well as updates on openings.

Hotel on North

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

Boutique hotel happy to serve as headquarters for all your Berkshire adventures

Ready to launch a family exploration of the beautiful Berkshires? The Hotel on North, smack dab in the middle of the region (no attraction is more than 40 minutes away), is ready to serve as your headquarters. Impeccable service and spacious rooms, some with kitchenettes and washer/dryers, await you at this welcoming hotel. There’s super-fast wi-fi throughout the hotel, but there’s also a lounge with board games, cards and vintage puzzles for low-tech relaxation. Area activities include ski slopes, the eclectic Berkshire Museum, a classic wooden carousel, mini golf, bowling, shopping, the Norman Rockwell Museum, tons of arts and theater venues, the Hancock Shaker Village and state parks ideal for hiking, biking and picnicking.

Ocean House Resort

1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: Toll-Free: 877-346-9442

Every family will find their perfect combination of relaxation and recreation at this ocean inn

Whether your family is in the mood for a relaxing getaway by the sea or an activities-filled vacation, the Ocean House resort is the perfect place. Rooms and suites in this five-star resort are spacious and comfortable, with spectacular views. For more privacy, there are cottages with pools and media rooms. On-site activities at Ocean House include croquet and a heated indoor saltwater lap pool. At the private white-sand beach, you can learn to surf or paddle board. Dining options range from more formal at COAST to the beach Taco Shack (and the Below Deck candy and ice cream shop). There are special welcome amenities for children and, In the summer, the Sand Castles children’s program with morning and evening activities.

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Camp David

On Bantam Lake Morris, CT, 06763 Phone: 631-827-7748

Lots for your vacationing family to do when headquartered at this lakeside resort

Remember that feeling of a fun, relaxing lakeside family vacation? You can capture it when you stay in one of the four spacious cottages at Camp David, on the shores of Bantam Lake. The newly renovated cottages, from three to seven bedrooms, with full kitchens, air conditioning and wifi, mean plenty of comfort for all-size families. And being steps from the lake means kayaking, swimming out to a raft, fishing, canoeing – or just relaxing on the beach. The property also has lots of room for lawn games, picnics (there are charcoal and gas grills) and s’mores by the fire pit at night. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, a nature museum and plenty of shops and restaurants in Morris and nearby Litchfield.

Breezeway Resort

70 Winnapaug Road Misquamicut, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-348-8953 Toll-Free: 800-462-8872

In the business of families and their love affair with the beach

Families know families and this cozy beach resort on the southern shore of Rhode Island has been in the same family for 46 years. You’re on your very own piece of private ocean front property near Misquamicut, Westerly and Watch Hill, including a private beach. Enjoy a beach bag filled with fluffy beach towels and parking passes, with umbrellas and chairs available for rent. 50 non-smoking rooms include a mini-refrigerator, some with a fireplace and a kitchen. Suites feature a full living room area, wet bar and ocean views. There’s complimentary continental breakfast and lunch & dinner served at Maria's Seaside Cafe. The swimming pool, playground, and shuffleboard court invite a little family competition or visit Watch Hill, Newport, Block Island and quaint coastal villages.

Spruce Point Inn

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

Waterside resort is family-friendly – and just plain fun with a host of activities

Families love to come back to the Spruce Point Inn, perfectly positioned between the woods and the sea on Maine’s coast – and it’s no wonder. Lodge, cottage and townhouse accommodations mean plenty of room, and dining options include something for everyone (seek out the lobster mac and cheese – and s’mores by the firepit). But it’s the activities that really seal the deal, from croquet and tennis to a gameroom stocked with vintage arcade and other games to two saltwater pools to a waterfront location that means kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing. There are hiking paths (some with geocaching), complimentary bikes and a host of things in the area to do, from whale-watching to island sails.

Sea Cliff House

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

So much to do when you stay at this family-friendly inn right on ocean

The owners of the Sea Cliff House on the ocean at Old Orchard Beach know about families. This family owned and operated inn has delighted parents and kids for years with its great location and accommodations. Get a two-room kitchenette/apartment unit or a full-kitchen suite and relax in comfort. Walk right down to the quiet beach or to the famous pier with its amusement park, games, restaurants and fireworks. Or, enjoy the outdoor pool overlooking the sand dunes. In Ocean Park, kids will love the old-fashioned soda fountain, movies, concerts, walking trails and tennis courts. Close by is a state park, fishing village, water parks, and a saltwater marsh nature preserve with guided canoe trips.

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Melhem Enterprises Retreats

88 Forest Lake Road Whitefield, NH, 03598 Phone: 603-770-8621

Make this lovely waterfront home your headquarters for family fun

Four seasons of the year, Melhem Enterprises Retreats offers an ideal headquarters for family fun and relaxation. This upscale home, which sleeps 10, is set on 140 pristine acres, just 20 feet from the lake, with two private docks. In the summer, that means jet-skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking or just chilling out by the water. In the winter, miles of newly cut trails beckon walkers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers. The house is also on the state snowmobile trail system. A quick drive gets you to everything from ski resorts to a waterpark and Santa’s Village. Inside the spacious home is a game room, large kitchen, children’s books and toys, washer and dryer and a fire pit perfect for s’mores.

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.

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.

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.

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Briarcliff Motel

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

Families fun is the order of the day when you stay in this centrally located Berkshires inn

Your kids will have a blast staying at the Briarcliff Motel, a perfect home base for everything fun in the Berkshires. The inn has a comfortable, retro-motor lodge feel, with plush-top mattresses, great views, fridges in every room and free wifi. There’s lots of room on the property, at the foot of Monument Mountain, for yard games, including volleyball, badminton and lawn darts. Guests get vouchers for dining at the motel’s sister inn, the Red Lion Inn, and the staff is happy to help curate your Berkshires adventure, whether that means hiking nearby mountains and parks, visiting an art museum, mountain biking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, visiting a wildlife sanctuary or ziplining through a canopy of trees.

Anchorage Inn

265 Long Beach Avenue York Beach, ME, 03909 Phone: 207-363-5112

No boring days at this fun beachside inn near all sorts of family activities

The Anchorage Inn can make this promise: No one will be bored at this motel on beautiful Long Sands Beach. Does the family enjoy swimming or wading through tide pools? Playing games in an arcade? Going on a Ferris wheel or visiting a zoo? It’s all nearby. At the inn itself, there are indoor and outdoor pools (one with a water slide, wading pool and water-spouts on a deck), a poolside cafe and a beachside restaurant. Many rooms have kitchens or kitchenettes, balconies and glorious water views. Tour the Nubble Lighthouse across the way, visit Maine’s largest zoo and amusement park, shop in outlets or explore the offerings in an old-fashioned candy store. No one will be bored.

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Starlight Lodge Cape Cod

203 Main Street Route 6A (Old King's Hwy.) Dennis, MA, 02638 Phone: 508-385-3464

From this centrally located inn, families can truly enjoy all Cape has to offer

Families love the Cape, and it’s no wonder, with all it offers. At the Starlight Lodge Cape Cod, in the seaside town of Dennis, families have space to stretch out in one of 26 rooms or two suites, all with refrigerators or kitchenettes. Relax in the pool or by the fire pit or picnic area or visit nearly beaches, some only a mile or two away, the Cape Cod National Seashore, the rail trail or hiking trails. Take in an art museum, cinema or theater. Hike up to Scargo Tower to see the lake shaped like a fish. Or head into Provincetown or Hyannis for shopping and whale-watching. Up to two children under 12 stay free when using existing beds.

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.

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.

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 paddleboards and explore the lake! Centrally located, close to area attractions and just a short drive to the White Mountains!

Ponds at Foxhollow

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

Boundless activities to keep families entertained at this mountain resort

Family activities at the welcoming Ponds at Foxhollow begin at the mountain resort itself: On the 223-acre estate, sheltered by towering pines, there is plenty of room to hike, cross-country ski, take a canoe or rowboat out on the winding pond, play tennis or bocce. There are indoor and outdoor pools, games, bikes, a playground and movies to rent. One- and two-bedroom condo units are spacious, with full kitchens, dining and living areas as well as decks with pond views. Barbecue on one of the resort grills or head into one of the delightful towns to dine, shop, see a play, visit a museum, hike up a mountain, head to a beach or hear a concert.

Rockport Inn and Suites

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

Explore scenic Rockport, North Shore from your suite in this convenient inn

Your family will love Rockport, and there’s no better place from which to see this scenic town than the Rockport Inn & Suites. Set on five acres, this comfortable inn is just a short walk to downtown shopping, restaurants, galleries and beaches. Book a suite with a full kitchen: a perfect launching pad for your vacation. In addition to great beaches, this active North Shore area offers kayaking, pirate ship charters, whale-watching and plenty of hiking and strolling opportunities. Or, venture into nearby Salem to visit the Witch Museum, Gloucester for the Maritime Heritage Center or Essex for a river cruise. Back at the inn, which offers a complimentary continental breakfast, relax in the indoor pool, or start your daily routine in our fitness center.

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!

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).

Deerfield Inn

81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA, 01342 Phone: 413-774-5587

Comfortable inn close to activities a classic way to spend a family vacation

Here’s a great way to start your family getaway: with a delicious continental breakfast brought right to your spacious room at the historic Deerfield Inn. While you’re enjoying pastries, house-made granola and fresh fruit, you can plan your day, whether that means checking out the piglets at Hancock Shaker Village, the musicians and infantrymen at 19th-century Sturbridge Village or the kid-centric activities at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Whether you want to stroll through the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory or check out the flight simulator at the New England Air Museum, there’s plenty of fun to be had. Dining at the inn’s tavern is casual with a menu everyone will love. Please visit our website to see current COVID policies.

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Sterling Ridge Resort

155 Sterling Ridge Drive Jeffersonville, VT, 05464 Phone: 802-644-8265

Warning: No one will want to leave this fun, family-friendly resort

Prepare now for how to talk your family into the car after they have spent their Best Vacation Ever at the Sterling Ridge Resort. They will love that you get to stay in your very own log cabin (yes, they have wifi), that there are hiking trails and outdoor games nearby on the 350-acre property as well as a seasonal outdoor heated pool. They will love all the nearby attractions, from biking, swimming and paddleboarding in the hot weather to skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. Not to mention short drives to ziplining, local farms, rock-climbing, mini-golf, horseback riding and the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory! Sterling Ridge is a great place for families to have fun together.

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 a racquetball court, an exercise room, 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.

Basin Harbor

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

Resort on Lake Champlain a family favorite for its activities, central location

It’s no wonder families return every year to their cottage at the Basin Harbor resort on breathtaking Lake Champlain: There is so much to do! Play tennis, basketball, soccer, lawn games or pickleball right on the resort property. Go tubing or water-skiing. Take out a paddleboard or sailboat, go swimming in the lake or heated pool or grab a pole and go fishing off the dock. A kid’s camp with day and evening activities for ages 3 to 17 means adults can grab a massage, a yoga class or just relax by the lake. Nearby: great hiking, biking, kayaking, scenic cruises, farmers’ markets and fun shopping. Dining is casual, relying on fresh local ingredients. Please review our COVID policies before placing your reservation.

Attean Lake Lodge

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

Something fun for every member of the family at this comfortable Maine lake lodge

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Every member of your family will find something fun to do at the Attean Lake Lodge: Guaranteed. There’s canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, paddle boarding, swimming and sailing on the pristine lake. Canoe out to a remote sandy beach for a private picnic, or hike the nearly 20 miles of maintained trails to remote ponds and mountain tops with amazing views (and great berry-picking). For those family members who just want to relax, the rustic main lodge is great for books and board games as well as hearty breakfasts and dinners. Enjoy together time in your cozy cottage, where there’s no electricity: Just wood-burning fireplaces, kerosene lamps, gas lights, porches with water views and the sound of the loons in the evening.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

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

Family fun on this inn’s property and nearby environs make staying here a must

Mountain View Grand is open for overnight stays! Please review our health & safety measures for current updates and information.

It’s hard to imagine that a family would not fall in love with the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. The rooms are spacious, the views spectacular, the dining casual – and there’s so much to do! At the inn alone, there are indoor and outdoor pools, a working farm where you can commune with goats and sheep (and collect eggs), paths to hike and bike, a movie theater, a gameroom and cozy campfires with s’mores. Camp Yellow Llama provides classic summer camp programs for kids 5 to 12. Nearby attractions include Santa’s Village, the Cog Railway up Mount Washington, covered bridges, dogsled experiences, horseback riding and moose excursions.

Hanover Inn

Two East Wheelock Street Hanover, NH, 03755 Phone: 603-643-4300 Toll-Free: 800-443-7024

Ambiance, activities guarantee the whole family will love staying at this historic inn

Snugly situated on a site overlooking the scenic Dartmouth College Green, the Hanover Inn Dartmouth is a great place to launch your much-needed family vacation. The 108 guest rooms, including five suites and 15 junior suites, have room for everyone to stretch out, and the inn’s PINE Restaurant has the kind of casual ambiance and seasonal farm-to-table menu that will make everyone feel right at home. Nearby activities really seal the deal for families: There’s downhill and Nordic skiing and snowboarding, canoeing and kayaking, hiking on the magnificent Appalachian Trail and shopping along Main Street. Science and art museums, cultural venues and a wildlife center are also on the list of fun things to do.
For the latest on our COVID policies, please see our website.

Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort

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

Families find fun and relaxation at this resort right on the beach in Southern Maine

It’s no surprise families want to return to Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort in the heart of the Southern Maine coast. For starters, you are right on one of the state’s prettiest sandy beaches when you stay at this spacious resort. Or, opt for a bigger vacation home a short walk from the beach and enjoy a kitchen, porch or deck, bunk beds and a yard with a grill. Back at the resort, swim in the heated indoor pool or work out on modern fitness equipment. Area activities for the kids include water parks, amusement parks, kayaking, eco-tours where they can explore tidal pools, fishing cruises, horseback-riding and, in the winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Last but not least: Lobster rolls? They are everywhere!

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, pickelball, 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Beachside Village

45 Surf Drive Falmouth, MA, 02540 Phone: 508-548-3975 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Cape Cod means unending list of activities for families, starting at this resort

There is so much to do on Cape Cod, and at the Beachside Village Resort, that starts right on the property with an outdoor heated pool, a children’s playground, picnic tables and grills. The soft sandy beach is right across the street, and the rooms, with kitchenettes, wifi and outdoor seating, are big enough to allow families to really get comfortable. Bike trails are less than half a mile away, and the village, less than a mile away, has all sorts of family attractions, from baseball games and outdoor concerts to great seafood places, interesting museums and fun shops. As for the rest of the Cape, from breathtaking beaches to arcades, mini golf, whale-watching and boat excursions, there is something for everyone to love.

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.

Battery Wharf Boston Hotel

Three Battery Wharf Boston, MA, 02109 Phone: 617-994-9000 Toll-Free: 800-257-7544

So much for families to do, and this harbor hotel is in the perfect spot for your HQ

It’s hard to imagine a more convenient and comfortable spot for enjoying all Boston that offers families than the Battery Wharf Hotel. The hotel is steps from the lively North End, steeped in fun dining and history; the eclectic shops and eateries of Fanueil Hall; and the amazing New England Aquarium. Walk out the door to stroll along the pedestrian-friendly Harbor Walk or the historic sites of the famous Freedom Trail. Watch the boats come into the harbor from your spacious room or suite, complete with a state-of-the-art entertainment system. Ask about the Family Fun Package, which includes two connecting rooms and an exclusive North End scavenger hunt.

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Starlight Lodge of Rockport

360 Commercial Street Rockport, ME, 04856 Phone: 207-236-3276

A family favorite, this lodge boasts privacy and proximity to host of activities

They don’t call Maine’s mid-coast “Vacationland” for nothing: loads of beaches, pretty-as-a-picture harbor towns, a host of festivals and activities from kayaking and boating to biking, hiking and gallery-hopping. At the Starlight Lodge at Rockport Harbor, families love the newly renovated rooms (15 of them), the seasonal pool and the fire pit plaza. But they also love the proximity to lighthouses, galleries, parks, theater, concert halls and cruises. Get on a ferry an explore Monhegan or another picturesque island, check out a lighthouse or transportation museum or rent a kayak. Festivals celebrate everything from blueberries to indie films to antiques to chocolate! And dining ranges from five-star elegance to those great open-air lobster shacks.

RiverWalk 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 Launch Video

Hobbit House - The Preserve Club & Residences - Richmond, RI

The Preserve Club and Residences

87 Kingstown Road Richmond, RI, 02898 Phone: 401-539-4653

Resort’s outdoor activities a great way to ensure fun-filled vacation for everyone in the family

The great outdoors has a way of engaging every member of the family when it comes to vacations. At The Preserve Club & Residences, four seasons of world-class outdoor adventures means there is something for everyone, from zip lining through the trees to rock climbing, archery, hiking, mountain biking to horseback riding, fishing, tennis and, in the winter, cross-county skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing. Kids will be enchanted by the resort’s two Hobbit Houses nestled into hillside boulders, where lunch and dinner are served in a total Tolkien environment. Lodging options include suites with private patios, spacious townhomes with dedicated concierges to arrange for children’s amenities, luxurious cottages and cabins for the ultimate in privacy, glamping tents – and an actual treehouse.

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.

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.

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.

Family Vacation - Sheepscot Harbor Vacation Club - Edgecomb, ME

Sheepscot Harbour Vacation Club

7 Island Lane Edgecomb, ME, 04556 Phone: 802-422-5050 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Resort by the river can be your family’s home base for exploring coastal Maine

Think of the Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort, on the shores of the scenic Sheepscot River, as your family’s comfortable home base from which you’ll sample the delights of Midcoast Maine. Grab the resort’s continental breakfast, then stroll down to the quaint village of Wiscasset or take a short drive to Boothbay Harbor and beyond. The activities are almost endless, from whale-watching and lobstering cruises to schooner sails, hiking, sea kayaking, mini-golf, swimming and seashell-hunting at saltwater beaches, exploring museums (art, railroad, maritime and transportation) and family farms. And the seafood, of course, is amazing. Come back to your individually decorated suite, cottage or townhouse with room for everyone to stretch out and water views from decks or balconies.

Watch Hill Inn

38-44 Bay Street Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: 877-394-8903

From this scenic seaside inn, families can plan full days of activities by the shore

There is something for everyone at the Watch Hill Inn, the historic seaside resort in the heart of charming Watch Hill village. That’s why families come back year after year. The suites are spacious, with room for everyone to stretch out. They have fully equipped kitchens and terraces as well as great views of the water, village and courtyard. Some have washers and dryers. Activities at nearby sister resorts range from swimming, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding at private sandy beaches to scavenger hunts for fairy houses and other children’s programs as well as lawn games and nature cruises.. Nearby activities include amusement parks, nature centers, a lighthouse museum, shopping, the famous Flying Horse Carousel and the hidden ruins of an old battle fort.

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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.

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.

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.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

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

Brewster resort wants you to have the quintessential Cape Cod vacation

Your family wants a fun, relaxing Cape Cod vacation? The Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club wants that, too! Plan your day from the comfort of your room or villa, with a kitchenette, private patio or balcony and washer and dryer. Walk to a sparkling pool, head out on the scenic bike trail, play tennis on one of eight courts or pickleball on six new courts. Arrange for an oyster-bed tour. Or just relax on the private bay beach. Snack poolside at the “Shark Bah” or dine in the pub. With the Cape’s 15 towns an hour or less away, entertainment is endless, from whale watches and seal excursions to museums and shopping. Check the website for updates on local health and safety rules.

Massachusetts Timeshares

From the mountains to the coast, Massachusetts has timeshares for that perfect family getaway

From the breath-taking Berkshires to bustling Boston and the shimmering shores of Cape Cod, Massachusetts has exactly what you need for that memorable family vacation. And what better way to relax than by purchasing a spacious, comfortable timeshare from one of the dozens offered in Massachusetts? Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston from your timeshare in Marriott’s Custom House, ski or hike through the beautiful Berkshires when you stay at Silverleaf’s Oak ’n’ Spruce in South Lee. On the Cape, timeshare ownership opportunities from Falmouth to Provincetown mean you can visit exceptional arts venues, golf on championship courses, shop ’til you drop in seaside villages and, of course, enjoy all the beach and water activities this famous coastal vacation haven has to offer. Call 866-633-1030 or visit our website by following our link above for more information.

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