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What cities do travel experts recommend for family getaways? Anaheim springs to mind — because of Mickey — and San Diego, of course, where you can hit the beach, the zoo and Legoland in one action-packed weekend.
But you might be surprised to find Las Vegas and Nashville at the top of a recent list by Family Vacation Critic. The website, which started in 2008 as a go-to for kid-related travel, recently named its 10 best cities for family vacations in 2019.
According to senior editor Amanda Norcross, cities make great getaways for families because “they are hubs for direct flights, ample accommodations, top-notch restaurants and iconic, innovative attractions that appeal to all ages.”
Washington, D.C., which topped Norcross’ list, came in fifth on U.S. News & World Report’s most recent round up of the best family vacation spots. And Chicago, New York (hello, ferry rides and museums, galore!) and San Antonio, Texas, which are all Norcross picks, are also featured in Parents’ magazine’s 11 Best Cities For Families to Visit.
These picks provide history, education and fun — without even mentioning Mickey. With that, here are Family Vacation Critic’s 10 Best Cities for Family Vacations in 2019:
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston
- Seattle
- Las Vegas
- San Antonio
- Tallahassee, Fla.
- San Diego
- New York
- Nashville
- Chicago