Embarking on a Family Road Trip.When it comes to vacation, whether families choose to relax at the beach or venture onto hiking or biking trails, roller coasters, or cruise ship decks in pursuit of fun; 76% of them will drive to get there. Family travelers take an average of 4.5 trips per year, and with fuel costs almost 28% lower than their record high, at least one of these trips is likely to be a road trip.
"We examined the information requests from FamilyTravelForum.com families to determine the 10 most popular road trips for parents with school-age children," notes editor Kyle McCarthy, "then created fresh itineraries that include the latest attractions."

FamilyTravelForum.com 's Top 10 Getaways for Family Travelers are located in each region, making the start of a great road trip available within 350 miles of every family living in the continental United States.


Road Trips Northeast
An American History Tour Through Pennsylvania
Leaf Peeking In New England


Road Trips Southeast
The Blue Ridge Parkway From Virginia To Tennessee
Florida US1 From Jacksonville To Key West


Road Trip Mountain States
Great Sights Of The West - Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone And The Grand Tetons


Road Trips Southwest
The Grand Canyon From Phoenix To Las Vegas
Exploring The Diverse Cultures Of New Mexico


Road Trips West
The Pacific Coast Highway From San Francisco To Los Angeles
Around and About The Big Island Of Hawaii
The Pacific Northwest From Portland To The Olympic Peninsula



Source: Discover America Road Trips Chosen As Top 10 Getaways For Family Travelers

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