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East Coast Family Vacations

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Looking for east coast family vacation ideas? If so, then you
have come to right place, since the
east coast of the United
States has so much to offer. Whether its spending time on a
great beach, enjoying beautiful scenery, visiting one of the
many great theme parks or reliving some history of our nation's
past, you are bound to have a great
family vacation.
While probably no one will agree on the top attractions or best vacation destinations on the east coast,
here are some vacation ideas that should be helpful.
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For other east coast family vacation ideas be sure and visit some of the other pages on our site. Here are
a few that should be particularly helpful:

East Coast Beaches - Atlantic beaches Virginia to Maine or North Carolina to Florida.

East Coast Camping - Provides access to information on state parks, and hiking trails.

East Coast Theme Parks - Lists family theme parks on the east coast and many other areas.
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Disney World
Florida is a favorite vacation spot for many visiting the east coast, and features some of
the  
finest beaches in the world. In fact, you can easily spend some great time with your
family relaxing and playing on the beaches and while you are there, take a tour of the
Kennedy Space Center. It is located about 45 miles east of Orlando just north of Cocoa
Beach.
Also, Orlando is a great family vacation destination and is home to many great
family theme parks like Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios.
US Capitol
Washington, DC offers many different family vacation options that can be very educational
and great fun at the same time. Take a tour of our nation's capitol and explore many of the
sites and monuments in the area. There are many fully guided and narrated tours that will
allow you to see a great deal in just one day. A visit to the
Smithsonian Air and Space
Museum is an unforgettable experience for both young and old alike, and not to be
missed if your schedule allows for it.
Orlando and the Space Coast of Florida
Washington, DC
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers a wide range of accommodations for the perfect
beach vacation. Enjoy over 60 miles of pristine, white sandy beaches, soak up some
s
un and have a great time at the beach. Other popular activities at Myrtle Beach
include The Carolina Opry, Riley's Aquarium, Broadway at the Beach, and the
NASCAR SpeedPark.
Colonial Soldiers
Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
If you are looking for a family vacation spot that is both fun and educational, then a trip to
Colonial Williamsburg is a great choice. Travel back in time almost 400 years and visit
Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Sometimes called Virginia's
Historic Triangle, this area is centrally located between Richmond and Virginia Beach,
and is one of America's favorite family vacation destinations.
Outer Banks, North Carolina
Cape Cod's small town character and miles and miles of beachfront draw many
visitors each year. It is a beautiful boot shaped peninsula that forms the easternmost
portion of the state of Massachusetts. It is home to the
Cape Cod National Seashore,
and the famous islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are just a short distance
away. Enjoy some great seafood during your visit and explore some of the nearby
islands by taking a ferry ride.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The Outer Banks of North Carolina covers a fairly large area. It is about a 200 mile
long string of narrow barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina. It is home to
Cape
Hatteras National Seashore
and Cape Lookout National Seashore. The area around
Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head
is popular. Here, you can visit the Wright Brothers
National Memorial and
Jockey's Ridge State Park, which is home to the largest sand
dunes on the east coast.