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1. Ghost Town Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Denver Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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3. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. World of Wonders Science Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. Manatee Observation and Education Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. Dinosaur World

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7. Arizona Railway Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. Slide Rock State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Lincoln Park Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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10. Hawaii Movie Tours

Tours in the Area
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11. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Sleeping Bear Dunes

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13. Greenfield Village

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14. Carlsbad Caverns

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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15. Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour

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16. International Wolf Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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17. Yellowstone Safari Co

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18. Lion Habitat Ranch

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19. Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. National Museum of the US Air Force

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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21. Sea Lion Caves

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22. Carnegie Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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23. Blue Bell Creamery Tour

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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24. Canyonlands National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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25. World Kite Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Family vacations can be an excellent opportunity to escape from busy everyday life and explore the city, museums, national parks, historic sites, and much more. There are countless things to do and places to see with kids throughout the United States. From children’s museums and science centers to zoos and up-close animal encounters to historical villages and tours to state and national parks, there’s something for kids of all ages, and parents as well. The country is full of exciting, fun, interesting, and even educational experiences for children and their families.

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