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North Carolina City Named Top 20 Best Family Vacation Spots in the U.S.

Summer is here and it’s time for a family vacation! From little ones to teenagers to adults, finding the best spot for everyone to enjoy can be tricky. Your family…

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Summer is here and it's time for a family vacation! From little ones to teenagers to adults, finding the best spot for everyone to enjoy can be tricky. Your family vacation spots need to have a little bit of everything so the whole family can enjoy it. Sometimes it is hard to determine where the next family trip should be. Do you want a big city, small city, beach, mountains, so many options!

Lucky for you, Family Vacationist, created a list of the top 20 best family vacation spots in the U.S. And of course, North Carolina made the list! This year, celebrate with your family and bond over new experiences together. Reconnect and enjoy exploring a new city or state you may have never even thought of. So sit back, relax, and prepare for the family vacation destination of your dreams. Check out these top 20 best family vacation spots in the U.S. and get to planning!

20. Niagara Falls, New York

19. Yosemite National Park, California

18. Washington, D.C.

17. Acadia National Park, Maine

16. San Diego, California

15. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

14. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

13. Sandusky, Ohio

12. Ocean City and Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland

11. Williamsburg, Virginia

10. Glacier National Park, Montana

9. New York City, New York

8. Branson, Missouri

7. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

6. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

5. Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

4. Outer Banks, North Carolina

3. Oahu and Maui, Hawaii

2. Anaheim, California

1. Family Vacations in Orlando, Florida

With no surprise, locations with Disney World and Disneyland make up for the top 2 family destinations in the U.S.

Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!