The long weekend with the last Monday in May is unofficially the start of summer in the US. Parades and special events celebrate Memorial Day itself; meanwhile many resorts and hotels kick off the season with Memorial Day Weekend packages -- see below. (See also Memorial Day Parades and other commemmorative events; and for a look at the significance of Memorial Day, head to Memorial Day - history.)
Memorial Day Weekend 2009 is from Friday May 22 to Monday May 25 2009.
Memorial Day Weekend 2009 is from Friday May 22 to Monday May 25 2009.
1. Memorial Day Weekend at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, FL
Photo courtesy of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
This 2400-acre resort on the "Emerald Coast" has miles of white-sand beach, a bay-side with marina, four golf courses,and picture-perfect village. Memorial Day weekend brings free kids' crafts, sandcastles, 3-D movie under the stars, outdoor concerts,fireworks extravaganza, and salute to veterans. Guests can score 25% discounts on rooms plus perks such as free breakfasts and zipline passes. Check deals at www.sandestin.com (using codes 2292ET or 2292EU.)
2. Rocking Horse Ranch, New York - Memorial Day Package
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For starters: the Rocking Horse Ranch is just 90 minutes north of NYC and promises "the most fun your family ever had". Memorial Day Weekend special includes champagne dinner and fireworks.
3. Villa Roma Resort, Catskills, New York
This family -friendly large property in the Catskills celebrates all the holidays and has many on-property activities. Memorial Day Weekend package has seven meals including pool-side BBQ, supervised programs for kids and teens, live entertainment and dancing.4. Tyler Place, Vermont
Photo courtesy of Tyler Place.
Tyler Place specializes in all-inclusive family retreats; click above to read about the many activities at Tyler Place. For Memorial Day weekend, Tyler place has had a "Combination Memorial Day Family Get-away Weekend & Family Retreat"; to find out more, check the Tyler Place site.
5. Wildflower Inn, Vermont
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Three hours from Boston, the Wildflower Inn has 570 acres and a host of family activities. For Memorial Day weekend 2009, 3-night packages include lodging, country breakfast each morning, afternoon snack, $25 voucher per adult/ $10.00 per child for dinner, BBQ dinner Sunday night. Weekend events include marshmallow roast, catch-and-release fishing, Saturday morning kids activities, nightly kids movie, kite flying, and more.
6. Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Texas
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4000 acres in rolling hills near Austin; a pick of Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast; top-rated golf; kids' club, family movie night, arts and craft center, junior and teens night. Memorial Day Weekend has poolside games, cookout, nightly movies, Family B&B options.
7. YMCA of the Rockies, Colorado
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this great destination has so many activities for families. Check what's offered for Snow Mountain Ranch for Memorial Day Weekend 2009: low price typically includes two nights in a lodge plus meals and many activities. YMCA of the Rockies is a top "family camp".
