Must visit places with kids

[Anonymous]

We are an expat family living in the U.S. For the next 3-4 years.

Our kids are 6,8, 10 and so far we've only visited California, Florida, and Hawaii (Oahu and maui) from DC. We plan to visit Alaska, Yellowstone, Zion/Utah, Big Island, and Mexico/Mayan Riviera in the following years before moving back home. Is there anywhere else we might want to add to the list to visit with the kids? I know there is a book called "must see places to visit with your kids" or something like that, but I found it too extensive and requires more than 3-4 years to see them all.

What about places in Asia? We are thinking about New Zealand and Australia too. I've always wanted to visit Cambodia too, but is it worth it with kids? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

The Grand Canyon, NYC, Colorado, Seattle/British Columbia

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South Africa and do a safari Amazing

[Anonymous]

Redwoods in Northern California.

New York City (and I say this as a non-city person)

[Anonymous]

OP, will you be based on the east coast? Other than Florida you don't list any east coast destinations.

[Anonymous]

Oz and NZ, definitely. So much outdoor stuff to do. We plan on taking our kids when they are about 10 and 13. My DH has a relative that lives there, so it's an excuse..that's what we say.

[Anonymous]

I'd do a summer New England coastline trip, or fall foliage in VT/NH with hiking, apple picking, and all the traditional autumn festivities. You can get some of the fall stuff around here, but I grew up in NE and I just think it's different

[Anonymous]

At those ages, take them to North Wales so they can climb on the castles and town walls. They will have the time of their lives.

[Anonymous]

I don't understand this post. You are an expat family from where - Mars? You say you are in the US for 3-4 years and want to know about visiting Cambodia, New Zealand, and Australia? You do know that those places are sorta, kinda far away from the US. Wherever you came from is probably closer, I suspect.

For US visits - NYC is an absolute must, maybe Boston or Philly, Williamsburg is neat and very American. Perhaps Disney if you are into that if your country doesn't have one. And the national parks. In the east, Great Smoky Mountains are great. Out west I wouldn't miss the Grand Canyon, some of the Utah parks like Arches and Bryce. And then Yellowstone. LA/Hollywood is unique and fun. Santa Fe, NM is a great place to get some southwest culture. And if you really like big cities, then add Chicago to your list as well.

I'd probably skip places outside the US since you are just here for a relatively short time. Take advantage of it and see this great country.

[Anonymous]

NYC, Boston, Cape Cod, SF and LA, the deep South, Disney World, Texas.

[Anonymous]

Grand Tetons while at Yellowstone. Glacier is also amazing and the Canadian Rockies near Banff has to be some of the most beautiful country in the world. High Sierras are also spectacular (I'm partial to mountains.) In fall a trip up the Hudson River and in the Berkshires would be beautiful and fun: drive along the river, visit small towns, go apple picking, see the foilage, etc.

I'm not a huge city person but think NYC, San Francisco, New Orleans are all great places to visit.

[Anonymous]

I'd add Bryce Canyon to the mix.

[Anonymous]

Don't forget Yosemite! Beautiful!

Agree re Zion, Bryce--actually over the Grand Canyon, unless you are going to hike down into it. Most people go to the Grand Canyon and take one look and they are done; you can do that on the computer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand this post. You are an expat family from where - Mars? You say you are in the US for 3-4 years and want to know about visiting Cambodia, New Zealand, and Australia? You do know that those places are sorta, kinda far away from the US. Wherever you came from is probably closer, I suspect.

For US visits - NYC is an absolute must, maybe Boston or Philly, Williamsburg is neat and very American. Perhaps Disney if you are into that if your country doesn't have one. And the national parks. In the east, Great Smoky Mountains are great. Out west I wouldn't miss the Grand Canyon, some of the Utah parks like Arches and Bryce. And then Yellowstone. LA/Hollywood is unique and fun. Santa Fe, NM is a great place to get some southwest culture. And if you really like big cities, then add Chicago to your list as well.

I'd probably skip places outside the US since you are just here for a relatively short time. Take advantage of it and see this great country.

I was confused by this as well.

[Anonymous]

Definitely NYC.

I would also take them to small cities and towns in rural areas in the US. Road trips. Or Amtrak (overnight to Chicago!). Something where you get to see the countryside and eat the food that non-tourists eat. Rent a cabin in rural Virginia for a long weekend--that kind of thing.