Load up the car for a 270-mile road trip along the river to San Angelo.
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Family-Friendly Ski Vacation in Keystone, Colorado
Before ski season closes on April 9, take the kids, the coats and plenty of sunscreen to find fresh powder at Keystone Resort in Colorado.
The Big Apple on a Small Budget
Experience the magic of New York City during the holidays with our family-friendly and budget-friendly guide to the Big Apple.
Explore Orlando Beyond Its Theme Parks
If your children are too young or too old to appreciate a theme park, or your family craves different adventures, there are plenty of kid-centric activities and entertainment options to wow everyone.
Family-Friendly Cruises Out of Texas
Three major cruise lines port in Galveston, meaning an epic vacation to Florida, Mexico or the Caribbean is just a hop, skip and a gangplank away.
Your Family’s Gotta See OKC: Kid-Friendly Guide to Oklahoma City
From new boutique hotels to ropes courses and zip lines, the new-and-improved Oklahoma City Downtown is fun for the whole family.
California Dreamin’ in San Diego
Take the family to sunny San Diego for just the right combination of kid-friendly fun and adult-needed relaxation.
Lounge Lakeside at the One-of-a-Kind Caddo Lake
Weekends at the lake are a Texas tradition. Load the kids in the car and head to the Texas-Louisiana border to visit Caddo Lake, the state’s only naturally formed lake of any significant size.
How to Travel Italy with Kids
A flurry of research, much of which consisted of lingering over scenic shots on Pinterest and Instagram, helped us hone an ambitious itinerary.
Family Road Trip to Tyler
While the drive to Tyler is easy enough for a day trip, the renowned spring flowers, family-friendly hiking trails, zoo and more make it worth a weekend getaway.
Tour West Texas by RV with Airstream 2 Go
Explore Big Bend in a fully-equipped rented silver bullet trailer from Airstream 2 Go, a company that partnered with Off the Beaten Path travel planners to create customizable itineraries out of El Paso.
Capital City Cool
From the live music venues to the unpretentious, yet amazing food scene, Austin is typically known for its bustling nightlife, but the capital city offers a host of family-friendly attractions and activities that keep it fun for kids too.
Find Fossils, Wild Animals and Family Fun in Waco
This season, spend a weekend in this central Texas gem and see what is has to offer the whole family.
12 Landmarks Perfect for Mini History Buffs
From the infamous Dealey Plaza to a one-room school house build in 1900, we found historical sites and landmarks in and around Dallas that every North Texas kid should visit.
Head South to a Dude Ranch in Bandera
One of the best ways to show children life on a ranch is to fully immerse yourself at a dude ranch for a few days. So last fall, we took the children to the Mayan Dude Ranch in central Texas.
Embrace Adventure in Abilene, Texas
With great museums, parks, food and more, Abilene deserves more than just a drive through.
Blast from the Past
Visit historic landmarks in Dallas to see how the area started more than 100 years ago.
Lake Escapes
Escape by plane to Lake Tahoe, or by car to Lake Caddo
Animal Adventures around Texas
From working farms to exotic cat rescues, we found the best animal encounters within a short(ish) drive of home.
Cool Waters
In the summertime, Texans love to dip their toes (and more) in the cool waters of the Hamilton Pool Preserve near Austin.