Select one of the cities below to plan your next family getaway
Chicago, IL
It's fun time in the Windy City! Ask any local what they do with out of town guests and 9 out of 10 times they'll recommend the Architecture Tour Boat Ride. To eat like a local too, grab grilling supplies at Paulina Market. Learn more about the city than most residents on the historic neighborhoods tour before you run wild at the brand-new Maggie Daley park or stop for a look at the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo - one of the few free admission zoos in the country.
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Chicago is a walking sort of town and that can mean tired, aching feet and grouchy young travelers. So the best bet when it comes to dinner time is heading back to the hotel for a family style meal in the comfort of your room. That doesn't mean you have to miss out on the tastes of Chicago. You can hit the local meat stores or stop at any of the weekly farmers markets and pick up your food. If you are staying in a Staybridge Suites®, you can cook your meal right in the kitchen in your room.
New York City, NY
Live it up in the big city! Relive some classic movie scenes when you and your family visit FAO Schwartz before the iconic toy store closes its doors. Hit the rides at Luna Park on Coney Island or find nature in the five boroughs at Prospect Park. Time in the Big Apple offers all kinds of hidden family-friendly gems.
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New York City is filled with thousands of small markets and gourmet shops where you can pick up different foods and seasonings and big apple specialities on the way back to your hotel. When staying at Staybridge Suites® that means you can turn up all of your "street finds" into fun, tasty meals while helping your little ones relax from all their big city adventures.
Anaheim, CA
Beautiful weather all-year-round mixed with fun historical stops! There's a lot of history in California. Museums abound and gold rush era architecture like Sutter's Fort is fun to see. Unless your kid is the next Ken Burns or Huell Howser, you're going to want to include some time for visiting everything from the trees at the Fullerton Arboretum to attractions like Fairytale Town or the zoo or go and see how high your family can climb at Sacramento Pipeworks.
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When you are out in sunny California there is no reason not to grab as many fruits and vegetables as you can. When staying at a Staybridge Suites®, you can easily turn those into a yummy dinner right in your hotel room thanks to the handy kitchen area.
Sacramento, CA
Beautiful weather all-year-round mixed with fun historical stops! There's a lot of history in Sacramento, especially Old Sacramento. Museums abound and gold rush era architecture like Sutter's Fort is fun to see. Unless your kid is the next Ken Burns or Huell Howser, you're going to want to include some time for visiting many of the city's other attractions like Fairytale Town or the zoo or go and see how high your family can climb at Sacramento Pipeworks.
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Wherever the family decides to go, one benefit to finding a hotel like Staybridge Suites® is the built-in kitchen. This means after a long day of adventure, the whole group can come back to the room and have a home-cooked meal. An added bonus? When traveling with little kids who like to stay on a schedule, being able to have a nice warm dinner on their timetable is a good thing.
Portland, OR
Something for every member of your family! Get away to Rogue Valley and the beauty of Crater Lake, start a rock collection at the Crater Rock Museum or just let the kids run wild while jumping your cares away at Rogue Air Trampoline Park. There is Harry and David or craft markets for the shoppers in the family and hiking trails for the adventure seekers.
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You can load up the car with all your finds and head back to the room. If you are staying at a hotel like Staybridge Suites® with their in-room kitchen, you don't even have to wait to get back home to start trying your new foodie finds.
Augusta, GA
It's small town charm with an escape to nature.Try the Aiken Arboretum Trail for a hot adventure walk and then let the kids cool down at the Sprayground before picking up dinner supplies at Lanier's Meat Market. Looking for some sophistication and culture? Graniteville still has your family covered with high-end shopping of the Surrey Center and the Herbert Institute of Art.
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When traveling to a lot of different fun destinations in different smaller towns, it is good to have a home base. For this area Staybridge Suites® in Graniteville is a prime location and with kitchens in the room that means young families can pick up supplies and cook breakfast or dinner right where they are staying. It all helps keep everybody on schedule, comfortable and happy.
Washington DC
Kids the White House! From freeze-dried astronaut ice cream at the Air & Space Museum to problem-solving puzzles at the Spark Lab. Washington, DC isn't just for grown-ups. Families will find an endless array of fun and educational attractions throughout the city, for big kids and smaller ones.
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Whether it is swinging by a chocolate shop to pick-up a sweet treat or making a stop at a meat market to grab the ingredients for a home-style meal, the key to a successful family road trip is finding the comforts of home even in your hotel room. Staybridge Suites® has that with their full kitchens and comfortable settings. It all makes it easier to create family memories you will want to remember even with little kids.
San Antonio, TX
Remember the ALAMO! From historic battle sites to rambling walks along the river, San Antonio is a great destination for family fun. You'll find Texas-sized thrills with wild-rides at Six Flags theme park, up-close encounters with aquatic animals at Sea World and that is not even including great margaritas and south of the border food.
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Eat like a local by finding the local Farmer's Market to pick up peppers or local spice blends before heading back to your hotel. Staybridge Suites® come with kitchens so families can cook up a local supper and still keep the kiddos on their regular bedtime schedules.