{"id":58684,"date":"2020-02-19T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/?p=58684"},"modified":"2023-05-29T13:47:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T20:47:03","slug":"americas-favorite-family-destinations-in-the-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/americas-favorite-family-destinations-in-the-south\/","title":{"rendered":"America&#8217;s Favorite Family Destinations in the South"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>America&#8217;s Favorite Family Destinations in the South &#8211;&nbsp;Beyond the long lines and pricey tickets of <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/green-cruise-line-measures-on-the-new-disney-fantasy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disney<\/a> World and Universal Studios Florida, the American South has a wealth of destinations that offer the perfect combination of attractions, accommodations, and activities for a great family vacation.<\/p>\n<p>Places where families can relax, reconnect, and make memories that last a lifetime. Here are five of our country&#8217;s favorite family vacation destinations located below the Mason-Dixon line.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/made-in-america-products-why-choose-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Made in USA<\/a> Products<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Great_Smoky_Mountains_National_Park\"><\/span>Great Smoky Mountains National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/americas-favorite-family-destinations-in-the-south\/#Great_Smoky_Mountains_National_Park\" title=\"Great Smoky Mountains National Park\">Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/americas-favorite-family-destinations-in-the-south\/#Seaside_Florida\" title=\"Seaside, Florida\">Seaside, Florida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/americas-favorite-family-destinations-in-the-south\/#Myrtle_Beach_South_Carolina\" title=\"Myrtle Beach, South Carolina\">Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/americas-favorite-family-destinations-in-the-south\/#Branson_Missouri\" title=\"Branson, Missouri\">Branson, Missouri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/americas-favorite-family-destinations-in-the-south\/#San_Antonio_Texas\" title=\"San Antonio, Texas\">San Antonio, Texas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Excellent fishing, lots of hiking trails, teeming wildlife and astonishing natural beauty make Great Smoky Mountains <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/how-and-when-to-make-national-park-camping-reservations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Park<\/a> a memory-making place for some family time together.<\/p>\n<p>The gateway towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge rival Disney World for their number of amusements, attractions, and family-friendly entertainments.<\/p>\n<p>Home to Dollywood, the area boasts mountain coasters, ziplines, water parks, and the nation&#8217;s first indoor snow tubing.<\/p>\n<p>Dinner shows and spectaculars for the whole family abound, with restaurants and shopping everywhere &#8211; including handmade, unique wares from one of the country&#8217;s largest communities of independent artisans.<\/p>\n<p>The area next to the national park offers plenty of lodging, including hundreds of luxury rental cabins nestled in the foothills.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/gatlinburg-tn-cabin-rental.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gatlinburg cabins<\/a> offer the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience, with full amenities for a home away from home, games to keep the kids engaged for weeks, a hot tub on the deck, and those Smoky Mountain views to gaze at forever.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seaside_Florida\"><\/span>Seaside, Florida<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Travel and Leisure magazine recently dubbed <a href=\"https:\/\/homeownerscollection.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seaside<\/a>, Florida, &#8220;The Best Beach on Earth for Families.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Warm gulf waters, powder white sand, and abundant sunshine are just the beginning of the charm of Seaside, a town designed deliberately for walking, and one you may recognize as the setting for the Truman Show movie with Jim Carrey.<\/p>\n<p>Seaside accommodations mainly consist of rental cottages perfect for the &#8220;home away from home&#8221; quality time of a family vacation together.<\/p>\n<p>Everything in Seaside is only a few minute&#8217;s walk from the beach, the boardwalk, and downtown.<\/p>\n<p>Other daytime fun in Seaside includes free shows like &#8220;Stories by the Sea&#8221; &#8211; a storytelling experience for children &#8211; or sandcastle building at Sandcastle School on the Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Seaside&#8217;s downtown area has dozens of shops, as well as world-class restaurants that serve up everything from steak to smoothies, good enough to be featured on the hit cooking show, &#8220;Emeril&#8217;s Florida.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myrtle_Beach_South_Carolina\"><\/span>Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Famous for world-class golf, Myrtle Beach has more than enough attractions and activities to satisfy even the crankiest family members.<\/p>\n<p>The gorgeous beach draws large crowds during the summer months.<\/p>\n<p>But, thanks to mild winters and extended summers, anytime is a good time to visit Myrtle Beach.<\/p>\n<p>The city also attracts families with a wide range of nightlife geared towards all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Area shopping consists of signature small shops dotting the boardwalk, as well as four major shopping complexes, including a Tanger Outlet Center.<\/p>\n<p>Just a short drive south, one of our nation&#8217;s most beautiful and best-preserved cities, historic Charleston, South Carolina, offers a relaxing break from the sand and surf.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1430px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/GoGreenTravelGreen-2014\/i-932KHPZ\/0\/d1ddc334\/O\/lake%20Branson%2C%20Missouri.jpg\" alt=\"Family Destinations lake Branson Missouri\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">lake Branson Missouri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Branson_Missouri\"><\/span>Branson, Missouri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Along with plenty of outdoor activities and a great amusement park, many of the world&#8217;s top Country Music Stars play live concerts nightly in Branson. Outdoor fun in Branson includes fishing, camping, horseback riding, kayaking, and zip-lining.<\/p>\n<p>Branson&#8217;s resident amusement park, the 1880s-themed Silver Dollar City, proudly features Time Traveler, the world&#8217;s tallest, steepest and fastest spinning roller coaster.<\/p>\n<p>Other Branson family-friendly attractions include Branson Mountain Adventure Park, Bigfoot Fun Park, Ripley&#8217;s Believe It or Not, Branson&#8217;s Promised Land Zoo, and lots of miniature golf.<\/p>\n<p>In the evening, a variety of family-oriented entertainment like the Comedy Hypnosis Dinner Show, the &#8220;Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel&#8221; show, and Dolly Parton&#8217;s Stampede provide plenty of laughs, fun and excitement for the whole family.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Antonio_Texas\"><\/span>San Antonio, Texas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Year-round warm temps, several top-notch amusement parks, and a wealth of historical attractions make San Antonio, Texas, a perfect family vacation destination.<\/p>\n<p>The 35-acre San Antonio Zoo features a collection of over 3,500 animals representing 750 species, as well as a world-class aquarium.<\/p>\n<p>For families with children ages 3-10, the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/what-to-do-at-legoland-chicago-what-not-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legoland Discovery Center<\/a> has rides, a 4D cinema, and ten Lego Play Zones. Also geared towards families with small children, Morgan&#8217;s Wonderland has over twenty-five-acres of rides and attractions.<\/p>\n<p>On those extra hot summer days, twenty-acres and over fifty water rides and attractions make Splashtown San Antonio the perfect place to cool down and have fun.<\/p>\n<p>History comes alive again at one of the country&#8217;s iconic legends, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thealamo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Alamo<\/a>, while nature enthralls on a guided tour at Natural Bridge Caverns, taking visitors through underground chambers filled with spectacular formations, 180 feet below the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Family-friendly fun along San Antonio&#8217;s famous River Walk includes year-round parades, concerts, a variety of festivals, and some of San Antonio&#8217;s best shopping, dining and nightlife.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/texas-travel-eco-conscious-traveler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Texas Travel For Eco-Conscious Traveler<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>America&#8217;s Favorite Family Destinations in the South &#8211;&nbsp;Beyond the long lines and pricey tickets of Disney World and Universal Studios Florida, the American South has a wealth of destinations that offer the perfect combination of attractions, accommodations, and activities for &#8230; <a title=\"America&#8217;s Favorite Family Destinations in the South\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/americas-favorite-family-destinations-in-the-south\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about America&#8217;s Favorite Family Destinations in the South\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":58685,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1813],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58684"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58684\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}