Where would you go?

Lee81 · January 2014

If you could go on vacation anywhere on the east coast with a one year old, where would you go? Dh's parents recently brought up the idea of a family vacation this year. We'd probably go around Sept or Oct, so LO will be old enough that we'd need to entertain her somehow but I'm not really sure what kinds of attractions she'll be old enough to appreciate. We live in PA and would probably drive, so we'll need to keep it to a reasonable distance. Any suggestions?

SnoopyLuv · January 2014

We took our 18 month old on a cruise and that went well, there are some that leave from Baltimore.

Ocean City, MD and Ocean City, NJ are options.

Gwyneddlesliegrace · January 2014

In the fall you can't go wrong with vt/nh!

jennlin · January 2014

SnoopyLuv said:
We took our 18 month old on a cruise and that went well, there are some that leave from Baltimore.

Ocean City, MD and Ocean City, NJ are options.

We also took a cruise at 11 mos and dd had a lot of fun. Cruises are great for corralling family.

Lee81 · January 2014

Sadly, a cruise is probably out. FIL travels a lot for work so he has a ton of reward points. He offered them to pay for rooms, so we pretty much have to do a hotel. I would have loved to go on a cruise. Maybe some other time

acethebase · January 2014

I'd probably have to say North or South Carolina. I've been to both and they're both beatiful!

hartsl01 · January 2014

We love Hilton Head SC! We started going there when I was little, it is great place for family.

muffyvonmuff · January 2014

Im spending my 30th on Block Island for a week this summer. The outer banks are also fun.

trackgirlparis · January 2014

North Carolina, specifically Corolla.

elllaf · January 2014

Im from NJ but my favorite place on the coast is Cape Cod Mass.
Ugh I miss it so much! ♡♡♡

mancila60 · January 2014

I would also say North or South Carolina.

Mmhodges07 · January 2014

We are going to the blue ridge mountains in Georgia. Renting a cabin and relaxing! Can't wait!

elllaf · January 2014

dknight413 said:
I am with crunchy on the cruises. I get seasick just thinking about it.

Assuming disney world is out of the question, I would go to upstate ny/ lake George. A lot of places will close after Labor Day, but you should still be able to find tons of stuff to do with LO. Good hiking weather then too.

OMG I went there every summer growing up! I love it!
I just don't think of it as on the coast lol

Lee81 · January 2014

elllaf said:

I am with crunchy on the cruises. I get seasick just thinking about it. Assuming disney world is out of the question, I would go to upstate ny/ lake George. A lot of places will close after Labor Day, but you should still be able to find tons of stuff to do with LO. Good hiking weather then too.
OMG I went there every summer growing up! I love it! I just don't think of it as on the coast lol

Maybe not the east coast, but definitely a reasonable drive from PA, so it's a good suggestion

I really appreciate all the suggestions! I'll have to see what the family thinks.

Ajoyd · January 2014

We are going to the beach in North Carolina in August.

Ajoyd · January 2014

comeongetdown said:
I would go to the NC coast bc my mom lives there lol we're actually going in March. The weather in NC/SC is really nice in Sept/Oct.

Edit: After Labor Day the beaches are less crowded but its still warm enough to go... Something to think about. I love Emerald Isle, it's so nice

That's where we go!

acethebase · January 2014

dknight413 said:
I am with crunchy on the cruises. I get seasick just thinking about it.

Assuming disney world is out of the question, I would go to upstate ny/lake George. A lot of places will close after Labor Day, but you should still be able to find tons of stuff to do with LO. Good hiking weather then too.

elllaf said:

dknight413 said:
I am with crunchy on the cruises. I get seasick just thinking about it.

Assuming disney world is out of the question, I would go to upstate ny/ lake George. A lot of places will close after Labor Day, but you should still be able to find tons of stuff to do with LO. Good hiking weather then too.

OMG I went there every summer growing up! I love it!
I just don't think of it as on the coast lol

Where do you guys live I'm about an hour away from there!?

meghan7319 · January 2014

I have been to both hilton head in sc and the outer banks in nc and both are amazing!! If you are going with an extended family the outer banks has a lot of houses very close to the beach that fit anywhere up to 35 people. I have also been to cape May and I loved it there as well and it might be a shorter distance to drive with your lo. We stayed at a bed and breakfast there since it was only two of us but I'm sure there are house to rent.

shelley1002 · January 2014

I'm with everyone else that has said New England. Fairs, apple picking, leaves, mountains, ocean, Boston, Portland (Maine), Providence... It's about 90 minutes between Boston and Portland. About the same between Providence and Boston. (I've lived in all 3 cities).

casey820 · January 2014

Emilyusc211 said:
Outerbanks, NC. Beautiful.

I second outer banks.

asilwhite · January 2014

I grew up going to Hilton head, SC and loved it. Also Boston or NH/VT area are gorgeous during the fall.

scamberlous3000 · January 2014

awwwpuddin said:
NC!!! FOREVERRRRR!
It has everything, incredible fall foliage on the blue ridge parkway (mountains), beautiful coast, nice clean beaches, cool lighthouses, biltmore house and tons of breweries in Asheville. Charlotte has great food and the white water center
I would also suggest charleston, sc and savannah, ga for the food and haunted tours

I'd say Charleston too, but that's my hometown so my opinion is a little biased
:x

CherryHolly · January 2014

DC. Museums are free and there is tons to do that doesn't cost a lot. Hotels are expensive but if it is being paid for in rewards then that is a plus!

germanpickle · January 2014

Hilton head was wonderful for us!

bkeane619 · January 2014

Williamsburg, va

blathnat · January 2014

elllaf said:

Im from NJ but my favorite place on the coast is Cape Cod Mass. Ugh I miss it so much! ♡♡♡

I was also going to suggest Cape Cod. Can't go wrong with letting a toddler dig on the beach.

CousinVicki · January 2014

we took my son to d.c. when he was 9 months in the fall and had a really fun time. otherwise def. New England somewhere. Tarrytown/Sleepyhollow has awesome Halloween themed weekends (lots of them geared towards little kids)

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