Top 10 Warm USA Winter Family Travel Destinations

Do you and the family need a little escape from the cold this winter?

 

We get it.

 

That's why we have collected our top 10 favorite warm winter USA family travel destinations complete with top family activities.

 

Let us know which is your favorite and enjoy! :) 

 

1. Las Vegas

Wait...Las Vegas for kids?!

That's right! Vegas has a LOT more to offer than simply casinos (and other adult activities).

Las Vegas has great weather all year round making it a great warm winter family travel destination filled  with kid-friendly attractions like blue Man Group, dolphins, roller coasters, and more listed below!

 

Top Las Vegas Family Travel Activities:

• Discovery Children’s Museum
• Hershey’s Chocolate World
• Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas
• Vegas Indoor Skydiving
• Big Shot
• Red Rock Canyon 

 

 

2. Tuscon, Arizona

Tuscon is one of the most underrated warm winter family travel destinations in the US (in our humble opinion).

 

Tuscon offers great weather and plenty of family-friendly attractions including:

 

• Saguaro National Park
• Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
• Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
• Mission San Xavier del Bac
• Pima Air & Space Museum
• Tuscon Botanical Gardens

 

 

3. Miami, Florida 

Miami has everything your family needs this winter from beautiful natural excursions to relaxing beaches to fascinating museums!

 

Miami is also a short drive from multiple other family (and winter) friendly travel destinations. 

 

Top things to do in Miami include:

• Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
• Art Deco Historic District
• Venitian Pool
• South Pointe Park Pier
• Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

 

 

4. San Antonio, Texas

 

San Antonio is known for having cold winers every now and again so be sure to check the weather before planning this winter trip.

 

Along with it's (usually) warm climate, friendly atmosphere and delicious food San Antonio has plenty to offer families including:

 

• San Antonio River Walk
• The Alamo
• San Antonio Missions National Historic Park
• San Antonio Zoo
• Natural Bridge Caverns

 

 

5. San Diego, California

 San Diego is by far one of the top family travel destinations for all seasons!

 

There is SO MUCh for families to do including:

• Balboa Park
• San Diego Zoo
• USS Midway Museum
• Cabrillo National Monument
• La Jolla Cove

  

 

6. Maui, Hawaii

 

Maui almost feels like a paradise built for families! Incredible weather all year round with plenty of hotels with great pools, kid-friendly amenities, and convenient locations.

 

Top places you MUST visit when you go to Maui include:

• Haleakalā National Park
• Molokini
• Kaanapali Beach
• Waianapanapa State Park
• Iao Valley

 

 

7. Great Wolf Lodge 

With so many locations around the US (and even more coming soon) there is bound to be one near you.

 

Great Wolf Lodge makes for a perfect weekend family escape from the bitter cold where your kids (and dad) can put on their bathing suits and hit a couple indoor waterslides. 

 

 

8. Palm Springs, California

 An absolutely beautiful winter escape with plenty of family activities including the:

• Palm Springs Ariel Tramway
• Indian Canyons
• San Jacinto Peak
• The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
• Palm Springs Air Museum

 

 

9. Aulani Disney Resort, Hawaii

 

When families think, "Disney" Orlando and Anaheim are the two places that usually come to mind.

 

How about Hawaii?

 

Disney's "Aulani" Hawaiian resort is literally built for family fun with amazing pools, waterslides, and other unforgettable Disney experiences!

 

 

10. Sedona, Arizona

 This warm winter family travel spot is a littler chillier in the winter months than the others but it is just as fun! 

 

Some top family travel activities in Sedona include:

• Chapel of the Holy Cross
• Airport Mesa
• Sedona/ Red Rock Country
• Sedona Heritage Museum
• Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout

 

Which warm winter USA family travel destination is your favorite? 

 

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