{"id":36407,"date":"2020-08-17T18:31:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T18:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=36407"},"modified":"2021-12-09T17:22:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T17:22:14","slug":"10-bucket-list-road-trips-to-take-with-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/10-bucket-list-road-trips-to-take-with-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"10 bucket list road trips to take with your family"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"layoutArea\"><\/div>\n<p><b><i>Note:&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><i>All travel is subject to frequently changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check government advisories before scheduling trips.&nbsp;<\/i><i>Some attractions and establishments may be closed or providing modified services. We strongly recommend researching any attractions and establishments prior to your visit.<br \/>\n<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The road trip, an iconic American family vacation experience, is having a moment. Whether you\u2019re looking to take a trip with your brood in the coming months or planning ahead for when your kids get older, picking an appropriate itinerary for your kids\u2019 age range can mean the difference between a making-memories experience or one you\u2019d all rather forget. Add these road trips to your family\u2019s bucket list at just the right times to maximize the fun for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/how-to-successfully-travel-with-another-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: How to successfully travel with another family<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><b>Infants and toddlers<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>Pacific Coast Highway<\/b><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36479 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pacific-coast-highway-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pacific-coast-highway-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pacific-coast-highway-copy-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pacific-coast-highway-copy-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pacific-coast-highway-copy-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one&#8217;s for you, weary parents. This stretch of Highway 1 running up and down the California coastline is an incredibly popular road trip for its breathtaking scenery\u2014just the thing to indulge your tired selves in while your little ones snooze in the back seat. Tackle all, part or\u2014really\u2014as much as you can knowing that this is typically a difficult age for traveling with kids. Buckle in your infant for a midday nap during a drive along the soaring cliffs in Big Sur, or take advantage of the car-accessible beaches and dune areas at Pismo Beach. From late October through February, you can also take your tots to the Eucalyptus-tree filled <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencepismobeach.com\/beach-and-outdoors\/monarch-butterflies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where more than 10,000 of the butterflies migrate each year. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat your toddler to a visit to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsansimeonca.com\/what-to-do\/elephant-seals-san-simeon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elephant Seal Rookery at San Piedras Beach in San Simeon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where as many as 17,000 of the adorable, big-nosed creatures head during migration season. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re brave enough to give the entire 656-mile north to south trip a try with a toddler, dangle a visit to either <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Disneyland-Anaheim.d6025613.Vacation-Attraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disneyland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Legoland-California-Carlsbad.d6051767.Vacation-Attraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legoland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a reward at the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Mount Washington Auto Road <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36478 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-england-fall-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-england-fall-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-england-fall-copy-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-england-fall-copy-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-england-fall-copy-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little ones get a kick out of the simple pleasures of leaf-peeping, making <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/11-breathtaking-autumn-road-trips-to-take-this-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a fall road trip through New England<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a perfect choice for this age. Add a little extra fun for the grown-ups by planning a side trip for this scenic drive\/thrill ride in New Hampshire. Less than eight miles long, the road climbs 4,600 feet in elevation along narrow mountain roads that you can white-knuckle yourself or hire someone to drive for you. Plan on 30-45 minutes each way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Ages 6 to 10<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><b>Oregon Coast &#8220;The Goonies&#8221; Tour<\/b><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36474 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cannon-beach-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cannon-beach-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cannon-beach-copy-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cannon-beach-copy-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cannon-beach-copy-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eighties babies can get nostalgic for the classic 1985 Steven Spielberg film \u201cThe Goonies\u201d while taking their own kids on a tour of the lush Oregon Coast. Start in super charming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Astoria-Hotels.d431.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Astoria<\/a> where you can geek out on pivotal icons from the film including the jailhouse and the so-called Goonies House. The seven-hour coastal route along Highway 101 includes loads of amazing beaches\u2014a favorite from the movie is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cannonbeach.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cannon Beach<\/a>, with its legendary 235-foot Haystack Rock that\u2019s home to puffins, starfish and more creatures easily spotted from tide pools. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stateparks.oregon.gov\/index.cfm?do=park.profile&amp;parkId=136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecola State Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also featured prominently in the film, offers amazing views of the rocky coast, and you can even spot whales here in season. Other must-visit spots include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/crgnsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Columbia River Gorge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, about 30 minutes from Portland, where there are easily accessible hikes to massive waterfalls and the \u201cFruit Loop,\u201d a 35-mile drive along a stretch loaded with orchards, lavender and berry farms, alpaca ranches and more; and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/rogue-siskiyou\/recreation\/recarea\/?recid=69554\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myrtle Tree Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a quarter-mile hike to the world\u2019s largest eucalyptus tree, with branches that span 70 feet across.<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Blue Ridge Parkway &amp; Tail of the Dragon<\/b><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36477 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-copy-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-copy-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-copy-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your National Parks fix on this roughly 470-mile route connecting Virginia\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/shen\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shenandoah National Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grsm\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Tennessee via North Carolina, along a breathtaking stretch of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It\u2019s a hilly road where the speed limit never goes above 45 mph, and no commercial vehicles (except tour buses) are permitted. Kids in this age group will get a kick out of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/kids\/become-a-junior-ranger.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Service\u2019s Junior Ranger Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which requires them to complete a series of activities at each park for patches and certificates, and includes some online features perfect for long stretches in the car. Make pit stops along the way at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/roanokepinball.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roanoke Pinball Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, home to 60 playable arcade machines; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/explorebrevard.com\/sliding-rock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sliding Rock Swimming Hole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a 60-foot, smooth rock waterslide near Brevard, NC; and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bristolcaverns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bristol Caverns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an underground cave in Bristol, Tennessee where you can see massive stalagmites and stalactites. A slight detour to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dollywood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dollywood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Dolly Parton\u2019s Pigeon Forge theme park, should also garner some cheers from the backseat.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got older kids, tack on a drive along the nearby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tailofthedragon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tail of the Dragon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an 11-mile long road near Robbinsville, NC on the Tennessee-North Carolina state line, considered a must-do for thrill seekers because of its hair-raising twists and turns. The attraction here is not the scenery, but the road itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pennsylvania-Ohio Amusement Park Tour<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36480 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/theme-park-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/theme-park-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/theme-park-copy-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/theme-park-copy-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/theme-park-copy-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A swath of mega-sized amusement parks\u2014plus a few awesome smaller ones\u2014makes a road trip between these states perfect for a family that is crazy for roller coasters. Start at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hersheypark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HersheyPark <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Hershey, PA, home to the new, 76-foot Candymonium roller coaster that travels at a top speed of 76 mph. Next, head to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio (boasting 18 roller coasters, it&#8217;s often considered the coaster capital of the world) by way of two local parks in western Pennsylvania<\/span>: <a href=\"http:\/\/lakemontparkfun.com\/attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lakemont Park <\/a>in Altoona, where you can ride Leap the Dips, the oldest wooden roller coaster in the world, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydelgrossopark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Del Grosso\u2019s Amusement Park <\/a>in Tipton, an theme park especially suitable for younger kids and where the Crazy Mouse Coaster is considered a highlight. End your trip at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitkingsisland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">King\u2019s Island<\/a>, just outside of Cincinnati. The largest amusement park in the Midwest is home to several coasters, including Diamondback, a 230-foot-high ride with a 215-foot drop at a 74-degree angle. Woah!<\/p>\n<h2><b>Overseas Highway<\/b><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36476 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/everglades-national-park-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/everglades-national-park-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/everglades-national-park-copy-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/everglades-national-park-copy-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/everglades-national-park-copy-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your family&#8217;s idea of fun veers more toward wild wonders than wild rides, plan a trip along the gorgeous 113-mile road linking 42 islands over 44 bridges through the enchanting Florida Keys. Start just north of the highway at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/ever\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everglades National Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a 1.5 million-acre wetland that&#8217;s the largest subtropical wilderness area in the United States, and spot manatees, alligators and maybe a Florida panther. Then, stretch out your trip over several days, stopping in Key Largo at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennekamppark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an underwater park where you can take glass-bottomed boat tours, snorkel and scuba dive to check out 70 nautical miles of underwater beauty; and Marathon to visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turtlehospital.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Turtle Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you might be lucky enough to witness a sea turtle being released back into the wild<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. End your trip in Key West, the southernmost city in the continental United States, where fam-friendly highlights include the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keywestshipwreck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can see shipwreck artifacts and listen to stories told by actors in period costumes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Teenagers<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><b>Road to Hana<\/b><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36481 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wailua-Falls-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wailua-Falls-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wailua-Falls-copy-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wailua-Falls-copy-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wailua-Falls-copy-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this iconic Maui day trip right you\u2019ll need 10 to 12 hours (or better yet, an overnight stay in Hana so you can really take your time driving there and back), making it most suitable for older kids. The world-renowned, 52-mile Hana Highway connects Kahului with the town of Hana along a twisty road dotted with 59 (mostly one-lane) bridges and often a lot of crowds. But patience is rewarded with an endless array of Mother Nature\u2019s finest offerings, including the black sand beach at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiistateparks.org\/parks\/maui\/wai%CA%BBanapanapa-state-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wai\u02bbanapanapa State Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Ka\u2019Eleku Caverns (aka the Hana Lava Tube), the stunning, 80-foot <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gohawaii.com\/islands\/kauai\/regions\/lihue\/wailua-falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wailua Falls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Ohe\u2019o Gulch, site of the Seven Sacred Pools\u2014actually dozens of freshwater pools fed by waterfalls. Be sure to stop at at least one of the many roadside stands selling fresh, tropical fruit and banana bread, and download an app or audio guide to customize the trip to your family\u2019s taste.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Hamilton Highlights <\/b><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36482 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Washington-Monument-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Washington-Monument-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Washington-Monument-copy-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Washington-Monument-copy-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Washington-Monument-copy-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an American history-themed road trip a pop-culture one focused on the Broadway smash \u201cHamilton,\u201d and pat yourself on the back for the parenting win. Start in Yorktown, Virginia with visits to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/york\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yorktown Battlefield<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, and nearby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historyisfun.org\/yorktown-victory-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Revolution Museum of Yorktown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stop at nearby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colonialwilliamsburg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colonial Williamsburg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a living history museum where your family can get a sense of what it was like to live in 18th century America. From there, drive to Washington, D.C. to see the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/wamo\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington Monument<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/thje\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thomas Jefferson Memorial <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;and the National Archives Museum, where you can view the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and an exhibit called \u201cBehind the Musical: Alexander Hamilton Documents.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, drive to Philadelphia to visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/inde\/planyourvisit\/independencehall.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independence Hall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where Alexander Hamilton was one of three delegates to the Constitutional Convention, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmint.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Mint<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, created at Hamilton\u2019s behest when he served as Treasury Secretary. Then head east, making a pit stop at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weehawken-nj.us\/parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamilton Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Weehawken, NJ to see the Dueling Grounds where Aaron Burr shot Hamilton. Make your final stop in New York City, stopping at Trinity Church to see the burial sites of Hamilton, his son, Philip, wife Eliza, Angelica Schuyler and Hercules Mulligan. Then it\u2019s the grand finale: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/broadwaydirect.com\/theatre\/richard-rodgers-theatre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tickets to see the musical at Richard Rodgers Theatre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New York City (check the web site to make sure performance have started again; at time of writing, shows were canceled through January 3, 2021). As for getting there, bonus points if you take the A train: Lin-Manual Miranda said he wrote the song \u201cWait For it\u201d from the show while riding that subway line.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>College Tours <\/b><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36475 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/college-tour-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/college-tour-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/college-tour-copy-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/college-tour-copy-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/college-tour-copy-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mapping out a college tour road trip is a perfect opportunity to sneak in some quality time with your teen. If your family is just starting the search process, pick a college-dense region like the Boston area to visit a mix of options that are large and small, public and private, and a mix of easy to get into and reach-for-the-stars schools. Once your future co-ed develops a sense of what they like, you can tailor future trips more specifically. 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