USA
USA family holidays
America is hard to beat when it comes to planning the ultimate family holiday. There is enough here to keep everyone happy – whether you are looking to tick off some legendary cities such as LA, Las Vegas and New York, or wanting a wilder experience in some of the great national parks. With the freedom of self-drive, and the allure of the open road, USA family holidays offer activities, iconic experiences, flexibility and plenty of family fun.
Pass through some of North America’s most dramatic mountain scenery on a Utah rafting trip
The USA is such a large country – the third largest in the world – that you can’t begin to cover it all in one family holiday. There are many quintessential routes to follow – whether is the renowned coastal road between San Francisco and Los Angeles, fabled Route 66 that snakes from east to west, or the classic journey from Miami down through the Florida Keys. Our specialist team are on hand to help you pick which route is right for your family.
What you can be sure of is that any USA family holiday will be packed with highlights. The kids will love strolling the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cruising the neon-lit Las Vegas strip, climbing the Statue of Liberty, riding the rides at Disneyland a taking in a drive-in movie. Outdoor loving families may prefer spending time in America’s great national parks where you can hike the trails of Yellowstone and Yosemite, enjoy the wow factor of the Grand Canyon and hit the trails of Zion, Bryce and Grand Teton – on horse, bike, or foot.
From bears and bison to Las Vegas magicians and Broadway actors, USA family holidays are packed full of excitement and entertainment.
From Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz to China Town and Fisherman’s Wharf, kids will love San Francisco
Why take the kids to the USA?
No other country in the world offers quite such a range of experiences that will ensure maximum playground bragging rights. Whether you are ticking off famous sights or just eating a stack of pancakes in a diner, there’s always something to appeal to the children.
Our top activities on USA family holidays include:
- Cycling the Golden Gate Bridge
- Hiking the Grand Canyon
- Driving the Las Vegas strip
- Bear-spotting in Yosemite
- Geyser action at Yellowstone
- Slot canyoning in Zion
- Whale-watching from Monterey
- All-you-can-eat diners!
The USA does hiking trails well with options suitable for all ages and abilities
Which area of the USA to visit for your family holiday?
With so many different areas to choose from, it’s hard to pin down the perfect destination for a USA family holiday. This is where our expertise comes into play, and we’ll be delighted to help guide you to pick the right route, depending on the time of year that you are travelling, your interests and the ages of your children.
In the summer, it’s hard to beat the Classic California journey down the west coast, or the route up through New England to Cape Cod. During Easter or October half term, the national parks in Utah and Arizona are at their best, with fewer visitors than in the summer, and sublime views that can be enjoyed without having to grapple with the heat. At Christmas the cities come into their own, with twinkling lights, costumed performers, gallons of mulled wine and an abundance of festive cheer.
Take a break at Lake Tahoe on a California road trip, where you can swim, hire a kayak or an SUP
Family holiday itineraries to the USA
All of our USA family holidays are bespoke which means that they are tailor-made for your own specific family. We will discuss activities, budget and exact routing with you during the enquiry process but to give you an idea of what you could do on a family holiday in the USA, have a look at our sample itineraries, Classic California for Families and Western National Parks USA.
Also, check out some of the other places that you might like to visit on a USA family holiday and if you need further inspiration, have a look at our gallery.
See our When to Go to the USA page to find out more about the weather and what it will be like at the time that you want to travel. Or get in touch and we’ll be delighted to advise you on the best USA family holidays for you and your family.
The kids will love the slot canyons of the Western Parks
USA in pictures
From our blog
“Such an AMAZING trip… we loved San Francisco and Yosemite, Sedona was incredible and Sequoia really special”
Gandy Family (with children aged 9 and 11)