What are some great vacations spots to go to?

Our children ADORE going to "The Great Wolf Lodge". Its an indoor water park that you can go to anytime of the year. There are also lots of other activities as well within the resort. It gets pricey though. http://www.greatwolf.com/ We're going to New Orleans next year for our family vacation. There's wonderful zoos, aquariums and culture in that area to enjoy. We went there for our honeymoon as newlyweds and are eager to get back there to let our kids enjoy all there is to see. Then there are always the typical family vacations. Disney World, Busch Gardens, Legoland, Sesame Place (Sesame Street Theme Park), Sea World.... things like that are always great classic vacations for families that the kid will NOT be disappointed by.

We enjoy going to the North Carolina coast and the Outer Banks. We also frequent Myrtle Beach, Sc due to family being in the area. It has a lot of attractions and things to do for families. http://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/ Gatlinburg, TN is a beautiful place with a lot of things to see and do. http://www.gatlinburg.com/things-to-do/attractions/

I would keep it simple. You are going to have three small ones under the age of five, and one a tiny babe, to boot, so I would keep it to day trips and not try to go out of state. Also, with the economy, a few day trips and a "real" vacation in-state can be fun! My husband and I have taken several in state vacations that have lasted 2-5 days, and we've seen so many fun things. The kids like doing this, too. Kids like to camp, especially young boys. This isn't so hard with a baby (yours will most likely be crawling by camping time!) if you take along a play pen to keep baby out of trouble. There are walkers that can be made immobile so the baby can sit and play, but not move about and get hurt. Zoos, indoor water parks, local fairs, hiking trails, farms with petting zoos, boating, train rides, and camping are all a hit with kids. Small children get tired and cranky if the day gets too long, if there is a lot of shopping involved, and if they are expected to sit still too long. Kids want to be moving and doing! They have a ton of energy and need to expend it. Find something that keeps them active. Small babies often do not travel well or do well in a stroller all day, so make sure you have a baby pack that allows her to ride on either you or her dad's back or front so she will be more content. Small babies are so demanding and they make these trips a bit more demanding. I would try to avoid excessively long car trips (7-15 hour ones), all day scenes where the kids will get tired and not be able to rest, and over-stimulating activities. Look for kid-friendly places that the whole family can enjoy for a few days, and then, if you have family who will watch your children, perhaps a day or two away for you and hubby to reconnect would be nice. My hubby and I have done this before and it works well. We had family time, and then us time. Not too often, but a few times, and it was great. I love to go to fairs and festivals as these can be so much fun! Kids (boys) love to ride the rides, see the monster trucks and tractor pulls, and go on pony rides. And who doesn't like to sample the foods if it is a tomato, apple, corn, pork, or pumpkin festival? Ohio seems to have a festival for everything, including a moonshine festival! Check out your state and see what all you can find. And check out the adjacent states that border WV so you can find places that aren't too far from you. But overall, keep it simple, keep it fun, and make lots of memories! Kids just enjoy the adventure of doing something new. Time spent together as family, even if just at the park where the kids swing and you share a picnic lunch, is a day well spent. Take pictures to capture the memories and you will be set!

We go on tons of vacations and mini trips too...we go to Myrtle beach (one of my favorites) black water falls zoos summersville lake~boating and swimming and camping we camp alot some things we want to do this coming year is Disney world beach pigeon forge gatlinburg sesame place virginia beach Columbus Zoo and there are tons more...I will add on when I think of more places!

In today's economy we stay close to home, that being said, Maine and New Hampshire have some very charming little towns that are great to visit spring through fall. Even Boston is a great place to teach the kiddies some of their countries history. Good luck and congratulations on your little girl!

Anything with museums, landmarks, or amusement parks is always a good trip. We love doing road trips all across the country, and make sure to always stop and do something in every state. Some places I've enjoyed: Sesame Place Pigeon Forge (They have Dollyworld) Boston DC Orlando Grand Canyon Mount Rushmore San Diego (The list goes on...)