Written by Amanda Williams @ Traveling Mom
Crystal River is one of Florida’s off the beaten path destinations worth adding to your next road trip. Book a stay at the casually elegant resort, The Plantation on Crystal River, and take a bucket list manatee swim with their adventure guides. Want m…
Category: Family Vacation Ideas: Southern State Destinations
Family Adventures in Northwest Arkansas
Written by Heidi Gollub @ Traveling Mom
Bentonville, Arkansas is a delightful destination for families seeking a relaxing, affordable and easy vacation. Its charming city square boasts a farmers market, The Walton Five and Dime museum and an old-fashioned soda fountain. From there, you can v…
9 Fun Things to Do in Grapevine, Texas
Written by Heidi Gollub @ Traveling Mom
Grapevine, Texas is the Christmas Capital of Texas. But the holidays are not the only time of year Grapevine is fun to visit. This quaint Texas town near Dallas/Fort Worth is also home to exciting year-round attractions, including Great Wolf Lodge, LEG…
Bandera Texas: Where to Find a Real Cowboy in Texas
Written by Heidi Gollub @ Traveling Mom
Bandera, Texas is the Cowboy Capital of the World. A staging ground for cattle drives in the late 1800s, this small Texas town proudly carries on its Old West traditions. From cowboy breakfast cooked on the trail to staged gunfights and chuckwagon meal…
15+ Awesome Things to Do in Fredericksburg TX
Written by Jill Robbins @ Traveling Mom
Looking for a family-friendly weekend getaway in Texas? An easy drive from both San Antonio and Austin, Fredericksburg has something for everyone. If this small town in the Texas Hill Country is on your radar, you’ll love this list of family-friendly f…
Texas Hill Country Glamping at Camp Fimfo New Braunfels
Written by Jill Robbins @ Traveling Mom
Camp Fimfo New Braunfels opened in July 2021 and is fast becoming a favorite spot to glamp/camp for visitors from within Texas and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know to have a fantastic stay in Texas Hill Country. The writer was hosted. Texas H…
Mississippi Cities with Small Town Charm
Written by Melody Pittman @ Traveling Mom
Looking for Southern hospitality, unique shopping and stellar restaurants in Mississippi? Take a detour to one (or more!) of these charming small towns where you’ll be welcomed like family. You’ll be welcomed like family in any one of these five towns …
15 Family Friendly Restaurants in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Written by Connie Pearson @ Traveling Mom
What will we eat tonight? It’s a question every vacationing family asks. For families spending time in the lovely resort area of Gulf Shores, Alabama, the answer can be the freshest seafood, your standard burgers, Mexican Garbage (it’s a thing!), and g…
8 Best Alabama Beaches for Families
Written by Connie Pearson @ Traveling Mom
Considering an Alabama beach vacation? A quick look at a map will tell you that Alabama’s claim on the Gulf of Mexico is tiny, only 50 to 60 miles touch the waves. If, though, you factor in the bays, rivers and bayous, the tidal areas extend for 600 mi…
6 Places to Experience Autumn in the South
Written by Sarah Gilliland @ Traveling Mom
When the humidity dips, the days begin to cool, and the leaves of the maple and birches turn to red and gold, it’s time to celebrate autumn in the South. Consider these six places to experience the joys of a Southern fall this year. 6 Places to Experie…
These Small Towns in Kentucky Offer Fun, Adventure and Bourbon
Written by Kim Orlando @ Traveling Mom
Kentucky is a collection of charming small towns each with its own quirky sites, history, natural wonders, amazing food and, of course, bourbon. Here, TravelingMom Publisher and Kentucky native Kim Orlando, along with some of her friends, share where t…
SoundWaves Gaylord Opryland Water Park is Fun for Everyone!
Written by Terri Marshall @ Traveling Mom
Long appreciated for its country music legends, Nashville attracts music lovers from around the world. Now, there’s another reason to add the Music City to your travel plans. Gaylord Opryland’s SoundWaves water park takes water adventures to a new leve…
25 Fun Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids
Written by Maria Smith @ Traveling Mom
Atlanta is one of the most affordable major cities in the country; it’s no wonder families flock here. There are tons of museums, attractions, parks and other fun things to do in Atlanta with kids that are designed for some making awesome family memori…
7 Fun Things to Do in Tupelo MS with Kids
Written by Shawn Shepard @ Traveling Mom
Tupelo MS is a city full of Southern hospitality and small-town charm. With a cute main street, an eclectic mix of eateries and a variety of attractions, families can easily fill a weekend or more with fun things to do. The writer was hosted on this tr…
16 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Tupelo MS and What to Eat There
Written by Shawn Shepard @ Traveling Mom
Located halfway between Birmingham, Alabama, and Memphis, Tennessee, the city of Tupelo, Mississippi, has emerged as an unexpected foodie destination. From biscuits and barbecue to fish tacos and gouda cheese grits, the restaurants in Tupelo MS offer a…
The 10 Best “Must-Try” Clearwater Beach Restaurants
Written by Breeze Leonard @ Traveling Mom
Wondering where to eat in Clearwater, Florida? Here are 10 of the best restaurants to try. Included are a local pizza favorite, another known for authentic Spanish cuisine and one located right on Clearwater’s sugar-sand beach for the best sunset photo…
11 Things To Know Before Visiting Santa’s Wonderland Texas in 2020
Written by Nasreen Stump @ Traveling Mom
Each year, 200,000+ visitors bundle up and flock to Santa’s Wonderland in College Station, Texas. They come from hundreds of miles away to see this Texas-sized light display. But this is oh so much more than just a holiday lights display. It is a desti…
16 Fun Things To Do In Nashville With Kids
Written by Mary Dixon Lebeau @ Traveling Mom
Nashville has become a bachelorette bacchanal but it still has a kid friendly side. After all, once you get married and have children, you might want to relive parts of your youth, or see more of the daytime attractions of the Music City. From music in…
Awesome Things to Do in Decatur TX with Kids
Written by Jill Robbins, Texas TravelingMom @ Traveling Mom
When we think about planning trips to Texas, the big cities are what comes to top of mind: Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and Austin. If you live in Texas or are already planning to travel to Texas, we recommend Decatur as a unique road trip. Decatur Tex…
12 Reasons to Visit South Padre Island Texas
Written by Cindy Richards, Empty Nest TravelingMom @ Traveling Mom
South Padre Island, Texas, a barrier island off the southern coast, is the perfect place for an affordable beach vacation. It’s easy to find accommodations for less than $100/night, there are lots of things to do that are free or relatively inexpensive…