With a sense of adventure and a hint of wanderlust, you and your family will be ready to map out a family-friendly getaway. Research RV rentals, and find a comfortable and accommodating ride to your destination. Then, map out your journey to one of these destinations, which offers activities that the entire family will enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a nature-inspired getaway in the great outdoors or a beach road trip that blends history, sunshine, and fun, you can find something just right for your family.

Explore a National Park

Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park is navigable by road from several surrounding states, including Colorado, South Dakota, Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Families living in these states—or those willing to start their RV journey in one of them—can enjoy an unforgettable road trip to one of America’s natural wonders. Scenic roads guide you into Yellowstone from every direction. Kids can peek out the RV windows in search of wildlife, and you can even make a pit stop to explore self-guided nature trails. Yellowstone includes 12 campgrounds with more than 2,000 campsites available for RVs.

Once you’ve set up, your family will have plenty to explore. Kids can learn about Yellowstone’s history, plants, and animals, and after completing enough activities, they can earn a junior ranger badge. Horseback riding, bike riding, and boat rentals are available throughout the park. Families will also enjoy visiting the geysers, where kids will delight at watching water erupt and shoot toward the sky.

Take Your RV to the Shore

The beach is synonymous with family vacations, so take the family seaside with your RV. St. Augustine, Florida, the nation’s oldest city, sits on the Atlantic Coast between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach. With its north-central Florida location, St. Augustine is a day’s drive from many areas of the Southeast. Camp in Anastasia State Park, which gives you instant access to 4 miles of beaches, kayak and sailboat rentals, and self-guided nature trails. Your family will be a short drive from downtown St. Augustine, where you can explore the Pirate & Treasure Museum, satisfy your sweet tooth at a tour of Whetsone Chocolate Factory, and hop aboard and Old Town Trolley Tour. Climb 200 steps to the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, where your family will enjoy spectacular views of this coastal Florida town.

Camp at a Kid-Friendly Resort

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky’s Jellystone Park has so many family-friendly activities that you won’t have to leave the campground. RV-friendly campsite rentals include a bevy of amenities. A summer visit gives you access to a 300-foot waterslide and a pool and splash pad. Kids of all ages can bounce on the jumping pillow, play miniature golf, and stay active on several playgrounds. The campground also includes a pond stocked with fish. If you’re up for venturing offsite, head to nearby Mammoth Cave National Park, where you can explore 84 miles of trails or go underground during a cave tour. Check out gypsum formations and cave wall writings and squeeze through narrow passageways as you navigate underground.

Conclusion

Rent an RV and hit the open road for some unforgettable family fun. No matter where your journey begins, you can find a family-friendly destination that’s a drive away.