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We keep on inventing more fun rides at theme parks, more slides and funnels at water parks, more Polar Expresses...
  1. Harry Potter Theme Park
  2. Walt Disney World
  3. Christmas Train Rides
  4. More Holiday Season Fun
  5. Theme Parks
  1. Resorts With Water Parks
  2. Great Cities to Visit
  3. Legendary Beaches
  4. Corn Mazes
  5. Fun Things To Try on Family Vacations

Harry Potter Theme Park

Harry Potter theme park - photo © Teresa Plowright.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in 2010 in Universal Orlando, and has been a hit since Day One.

Walt Disney World

From the Dumbo ride to the International Food and Wine Festival, there really is something for everyone. Four giant theme parks, two water parks; superb resorts with recreation; Broadway-quality live shows like "Finding Nemo"...

Christmas Train Rides

Photo courtesy of Grand Canyon Railway.

Dozens of specially decorated Christmas Trains pull out of the station in November and December, with kids, hot cocoa, Santa, and elves on board.

More Holiday Season Fun

Holiday Season - Santa in Christmas window - Photo courtesy of About.com's Guide for London Travel.

In the US, Thanksgiving starts the Holiday Season, but in any country that celebrations Christmas, by the end of November decorations are up and you're sure to find festivities. A family New Year's Eve wraps up the year.

Theme Parks

Photo courtesy of LEGOLAND California.

Some -- such as LEGOLAND, left-- are specifically created for little kids; other theme parks compete to thrill teens with the wildest rides.

Resorts With Water Parks

Photos courtesy of Great Wolf Lodge.

Winter and summer, resorts with indoor water parks are a great hop-in-your-car weekend getaway. Many add outdoor water parks in summer, too.

Great Cities to Visit

London, Thames boat tour, photo ©  Teresa Plowright

Pretty much any city is fun to visit with kids: to explore parks and go sightseeing... Many cities have a children's museums, and even high-falutin' art museums are kid-friendly these days.

Legendary Beaches

Photo courtesy of The Myrtle Beach Area CVB.

No need for a fancy resort: kids are thrilled just to play at the beach, in the sand and the waves.

Corn Mazes

corn maze photo

Starting in late summer, corn mazes start bustin' out all over and make fun outings for families. Most corn mazes have extra fun such as hay-rides, teen nights, pumpkin patches.

Fun Things To Try on Family Vacations

Stand Up Paddle Boarding - photo courtesy of Kona Village Resort.

Make a vacation memorable by trying something new and fun to do.

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