Featured Family Vacations - Blending Fun and Great Educational Value

Brimming with history, diverse cultural offerings and abundant natural resources, the Southeastern United States offers family vacationers a full spectrum of activities and sightseeing opportunities with fun and interesting educational value for all ages. Home to the nation's oldest mountain range and largest living history museum, six of the ten designated National Seashores, the world's largest aquarium and a multitude of other natural and man-made wonders, the options for family adventures are almost limitless.

For families seeking a low cost vacation, the Southeast offers an array of reasonably priced hotel and motel lodgings, campgrounds and rental properties. On the other hand, families in search of luxury accommodations will find some of the nation's top family friendly resorts with plenty of on-site year round or seasonal programs for kids.

Visit the following pages to find out more about some of the best destinations in the Southeast for family vacation experiences with exceptional educational value including:

• Explore the grandeur and unique cultures of the North Carolina mountains
  
  
• Discover nature and enjoy outdoor activities in one of the nation's most beautiful garden settings
  
  
• Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and visit his beloved home
  
  
• Explore coastal mystery and history amid the picturesque natural beauty of beaches and estuaries
  
  
• Live the history of America on the Eve of the Revolution and much more
  
  
• Celebrate the agricultural heritage of the Southeast, while enjoying American traditions of yesteryear
  
  
• Enjoy an evening of memorable family friendly entertainment at a uniquely American outdoor drama