3 New York Towns Among The Best Family Vacation Spots In America

There are so many wonderful destinations in the United States for a family vacation. Make it a beach vacation to Rhode Island or the Jersey Shore, explore the history of Washington D.C. and there is always Walt Disney World in Florida.

Good Housekeeping recently researched some of the best vacation ideas in the United States. Great destinations for, as they say, families that can't stand still. These 3 New York Locations Rank Among the Best Family Destinations In America.

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WHITEFACE LODGE - Lake Placid, New York - Offering fun for the whole family. Year-round 'campfires and s'mores' or swimming in their indoor/outdoor pool. Watch a film in the Whiteface movie theatre and visit their ice cream parlor.

Whiteface Lodge also has an ice skating rink, bowling alley and family game room. Not to mention the hiking, biking, hot tubs, golf, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, fishing, kayaks, boating, basketball and even pickleball.

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STRONG NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PLAY - Rochester, New York - This ultimate play destination is a highly interactive, collection-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.

See the best of all-time at the National Toy Hall of Fame and World Video Game Hall of Fame. Challenge yourself with the skyline climb ropes course. Relax in the butterfly garden or ride the carousel and train.

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THE COVE AT SYLVAN BEACH - Sylvan Beach, New York - Rent your lakeside cottage for the family and Fido! Dogs are welcome! Each lakeside cottage comes with complimentary pontoon boat and dock slip.

Enjoy hiking, biking, golf (even miniature golf), casinos and spa. Take a private bass fishing excursion or just enjoy lake life on just about any kind of boat you can think of.

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