How many years have you said, “Next Spring, I’m spending my vacation at the Kentucky Derby”? But you know, the Derby Day races are simply the conclusion to the two-week long Kentucky Derby Festival, showing the world just how much “Unbridled Spirit” the Bluegrass state has to offer, as the official state motto goes. For almost 150 years, millions have flocked to this Kentucky vacation spot in May to enjoy “the most exciting two minutes in sports.”

But a Kentucky getaway offers you so much more! Mammoth Cave National Park has the longest recorded cave system in the world. No matter the season, exploring this amazing cave system is a truly rich experience, for both the first-timer and the experienced spelunker. Tour over 400 miles of Mammoth cave attractions by foot, bike, or boat. Guided tours take you deep underground where the temperature is always a consistent 50 degrees, no matter the weather on the [...]

When traveling with your family to a new place, consider attending the arts, or cultural and dance events, for a more special well rounded experience. Visit art museums and art galleries, ask about art shows and art walks and some parks will have art shows throughout the year. When traveling with kids, it is vital to teach them about arts and culture while visiting different places. It can enrich their lives and make them better appreciate other lives and cultures, and they will learn more than they would in most classrooms too. Attend local history and cultural museums, ethnic museums too. Ask if there are any specialty fairs and festivals in town as well. How about eating dinner at a cultural restaurant, like Italian, Mexican or Asian too? Or even local small family diners, that are often steeped in local history themselves. In the dance dept, see a dance show, or play, like ballet, tap, [...]

Springtime always gets you thinking about the water: the boats get put in, the fishing lines are dropped, the cry of “Fore!” is heard across the green, and nature is calling you from every corner of Michigan to make your vacation getaway the best you’ve ever had. With the longest freshwater coastline in the Nation, and nearly 65,000 inland lakes and ponds, it’s understandable why the state’s slogan sounds so refreshing when you hear the phrase, “Pure Michigan.”

Sail away to a host of maritime destinations. Or relax on thousands of miles of beaches. Pop a tent in the woods, or hook up the RV. Or check into a Michigan vacation resort, and let them be your tour guide to the midwest’s “Mitten State.” The “best small town festival in the USA, (Reader’s Digest),” the Tulip Time Festival, brings thousands of vacationers to Michigan every May to enjoy the sheer beauty of Spring’s blooming bulbs. [...]

No spring break destination matches the beauty, joy and serenity you’ll experience on your West Virginia vacation getaway. If you’d rather be high up in the wilderness instead of on a crowded college beach, the mountain Ssate welcomes you with open arms, and some of the most amazing forests, lakes, and nature preserves in the country.

From the mountains to the rivers to the many lakes and east coast islands, you’ll never run out of fun, tourist attractions to keep you and your family engaged during your West Virginia vacation. So whether you spend your vacation tenting, RVing, hiking, rock climbing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, fishing, enjoying a steam boat trip, or just relaxing, you’ll want to hit every tourist attraction there is in West Virginia.

Don’t forget to make time for West Virginia’s rich, historical music culture, descending from the Scots-Irish traditions that became the iconic Appalachian folk music. Guitar, banjo and [...]

You’re not just getting away from home next vacation; you’re going to be doing things! With your active lifestyle and ability to wear more than one hat, you know that it’s time to put the travel guide hat and select the best itinerary for you and your fellow vacationers. There are a plethora of popular tourist attractions east of the Mississippi, and GuestQuest will help you find the best destinations for your family.

With so many popular tourist attractions to choose from, how does one begin? First off, remember there are many vacation resorts and theme parks that have features appealing to all age groups. And there’s always lots for the kids to do nearby the casinos you want to visit. Historical tours are attractions that stimulate both the adult mind and the younger family members. And of course, getting outside and being active is good for everyone!

If you’re a fan of camping, you may [...]

Whether you’re passing through to the Nation’s capital, or just want to hit the East Coast before the tourist attractions get busy in the summer, Maryland is the perfect destination for your Maryland vacation getaway this spring. Take a stroll along the boardwalk, tour the many historic sites, and explore the numerous ancient mountain ranges that ironically occupy this tiny state. You can also make time to hit the renowned skateboard park, or dive in the ocean, paddle on the water, swim at the beach, or even hire a catamaran canoe.

For the most spectacular east coast ocean views, you should rent a condo in one of North Ocean City’s towering high rises. These fabulous accommodations are more than 20 stories tall, and offer you the view you know you deserve while you relax on your Maryland vacation getaway.

Historic sites in Maryland offer an up-close educational experience to which no classroom can compare. Touring [...]

If you’re a wilderness junkie, there are probably still many destinations in Canada you’ve been wanting to experience. With thousands of miles and miles of unspoiled nature to tour, you’ll see up close, frozen in time, North American land today as it has been for centuries. From the Paleo-Indian archaeological sites to the cultures of today’s Indigenous people, Canada awaits you with a vast selection of antiquated historical tourist destinations that will leave quite an impact on you and your family.

The impact of Canada’s awesome beauty is to be found in every territory and province of our neighbor to the North. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts find bliss in Canada’s eight distinct, preserved forest regions, as well over 2,000,000 inland freshwater lakes, and numerous majestic waterfalls. The mountain ranges also offer interaction with real fresh water glaciers. But whether you’re into tenting, RVing, hiking, climbing, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating [...]