Outdoor Experiences
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Outdoor Experiences
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Looking for some vacation destination ideas for your next family trip? Then this is the blog for you! The best family vacation spots have a few things in common: opportunities for adventure and family-friendly activities, access to nature, natural beauty, and lodging that feels like part of the overall experience. Across America, a growing number of boutique inns, glamping retreats, and landscape hotels are making the great outdoors more accessible than ever. And at Nook Outdoors, we specialize in making it easier than ever to book just such accommodations. Here are five great places for family vacations — along with a few nature-forward accommodations — picked by the family-vacation experts at Nook Outdoors.
Hunkered on Mount Desert Island on the Southern Maine Coast, Bar Harbor is the gateway to Acadia National Park. Families can relish days spent biking the town’s historic carriage roads, hiking to panoramic mountain peaks, and exploring tidepools in search of shells and sea life. Or, seek out historic sites like the Egg Rock Light and the La Rochelle mansion. The combination of stunning scenery, outdoor activities, and small-town charm makes Bar Harbor a dynamic family-vacation option, whether you’re looking for accessibility, adventure, or both!
Lying just outside downtown, Terramor Outdoor Resort offers a secluded glamping experience near Bar Harbor’s best attractions. Immerse yourself in nature without sacrificing comfort with luxurious safari-style tents featuring home-like amenities such as plush beds, private bathrooms, electricity, and WiFi. On site, you’ll find a generous array of communal amenities that promote togetherness and encourage time outdoors, including a heated pool, nightly s’mores, a bee apiary, and wellness programming.
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Catskills, Callicoon Center is perfect for families who want to take it slow, enjoy the quiet moments, and ultimately reconnect. The region is famous for its scenic drives, riverside strolls, art scene, and farmers markets. Rather than bending to a full itinerary, your Callicoon Center vacation will play out organically, giving you plenty of time to wander, bond, and enjoy nature.
This historic boutique inn has evolved into the ultimate place for a family vacation the Catskills. Choose from a cabin, cottage, or classic lodge room, and enjoy thoughtfully curated furnishings and homey amenities that perfectly balance escapism and familiarity. With a distinctly grown-up aesthetic, Callicoon Hills nevertheless appeals to young kids with 23 acres of land to explore and a resort-style pool. Meanwhile, adults will be sure to love the sauna, locally sourced meals, bar, and gourmet coffee shop.
Stowe, Vermont is one of New England’s most popular mountain towns. An all-seasons outdoor playground, Stowe offers hiking, biking, and gondola rides in the warmer months, world-class leaf peeping in the fall, and endless snow-centric fun — from skiing and snowboarding to snowshoeing, sledding, and snowmobiling — in the winter. Top ski spots include Stowe Mountain Resort, Trapp Family Lodge, and the nearby Smuggler’s Notch Resort and Bolton Valley.
Putting nature center stage, Outbound Stowe is made for families who love to spend time outside. This modern lodge makes the perfect base for a whole range of Stowe adventures, with ski slopes, hiking trails, and rivers all just minutes away. Looking for something a little tamer? Downtown Stowe, aka Stowe Village, promises a laid-back day of shopping, dining, and family-friendly activities. Back at the resort, you’ll find a variety of comfortable rooms and outdoor gathering areas. These make Outbound Stowe ideal for families who want to reconnect after a long day exploring Stowe’s natural and manmade treasures.
Summerville is a hidden family-vacation gem. Nestled in the foothills of the southern Appalachian Mountains, Summerville boasts lush landscapes, gentle hiking trails, and a slower pace ideal for unplugging from the grid and plugging into family-bonding moments. Whether you’re exploring nearby nature parks, searching for wildlife, or just enjoying the tranquility of unspoiled nature, Summerville is a great place for a family vacation.
Dunya Camp offers a safari-style glamping experience in the heart of the Georgia wilderness. Choose from six private safari tents spread across 42 acres of unspoiled forest. Each is decked out with antique furnishings, one-of-a-kind oddities, and sumptuous textures. Additionally, every Dunya Camp tent comes thoughtfully appointed with everything you need to feel at home, including plush king beds, kitchens, and climate control. Though secluded, Dunya Camp lies just minutes from popular local attractions such as Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, Wildflower Cafe, and Desoto Falls.
River Ranch is a town both out of place time. Though located in Central Florida, its biggest claim to fame is as the home of the sprawling, Wild West-themed River Ranch Resort and Rodeo, a working dude ranch turned glamping retreat where you’re as likely to spot a steer or buffalo as an alligator. Meanwhile, River Ranch’s remoteness and rural surroundings make it feel more like the 1800’s frontier than a 21st-century town. But if you think River Ranch will leave you up a creek without a paddle, think again. Orlando’s famous theme parks and water parks, as well as beautiful beaches on both Florida coasts, are all just a short drive away!
Westgate River Ranch Resort and Rodeo promises a full-on ranch-style lodging experience complete with a saloon, horseback riding, and America’s longest-running Saturday night rodeo. Other activities, including archery, ziplining, a petting zoo, and mini golf make River Ranch a surefire hit with grownups, older children, and little kids alike. In keeping with the Wild West theme, River Ranch boasts unique themed glamping accommodations like teepees, rail cars, and covered wagons. But don’t worry, the accommodations at River Ranch put the glam in glamping. Think electricity, WiFi, breakfast delivery services, and walk-in rain showers.
No matter what place you choose for your vacation, proper planning is key to ensuring everyone in your family has a great trip. Here are some tips to help you prepare:
Didn’t see what you were looking for? Don’t give up yet! Nook Outdoors is your one-stop-shop for family-friendly outdoor destinations across the US. From family beach vacations in Hawaii to old-timey fun in the Smoky Mountains, from extended family getaways to last-minute road trips, our thoughtfully curated collection runs the gamut, so you can find the destination your whole family will love. Explore more at the link below!
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