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While summer is the most popular time to take a trip with the family, there are some top family vacations that are more enjoyable once the cool weather arrives. Some ideas for family vacations are not even possible until the fall season. To bring a little excitement into your family’s life before the holidays hit, consider these two ideas for fun family vacations in the southeastern United States.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This national park receives more visitors every year than any other national park in the country. The natural beauty is stunning, and the diverse colors of fall are simply breathtaking. In addition to the spectacular color show that awaits you with a fall visit to the Great Smoky Mountains, you can also enjoy fishing, camping, hiking and the chance to shop in America’s greatest arts and crafts community without scorching summer temperatures. All things considered, fall is the best time for the whole family to visit the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

College Football Road Trips

The NCAA football season is in full swing, and now is the time to see your favorite teams battle it out on the gridiron. Even if they’re not playing in your neighborhood, you can go on one of the top family vacations you’ve ever had visiting stadiums in the region that feature your favorite Southeastern Conference teams. Make it a weekend family road trip to see the big game of your choice.

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When it is time for family fun vacations, it can be hard to decide where to go. If you want to narrow it down, consider that two of the top family vacations people choose are the mountains or theme parks. For those of us in the Southeast, that often means a choice between an Orlando vacation and the Great Smoky Mountains, both of which have some pretty terrific features.

Orlando

Orlando is right in the middle of Florida, within easy driving distance of both coasts. This makes it a wonderful spot to vacation, because it gives visitors the option of leaving Orlando to experience some of the other interesting places in Florida. Places near Orlando include St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, Tampa, home to Busch Gardens, Cape Canaveral and the Canaveral National Seashore, and much more.

On the other hand, once you are in Orlando, you may never want to leave! Whether you want to spend time in the thriving downtown area, perhaps riding the swan boats on Lake Eola, take a boat tour through Winter Park’s chain of lakes, or just stick to the Kissimmee area and all the theme parks, you will surely never be bored. Theme parks in Orlando include:

• Walt Disney World, including The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, and Animal Kingdom
• SeaWorld
• Wet and Wild
• Gatorland
• Universal  Orlando Resort including Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

The Great Smoky Mountains

 

Of all the National Parks in America, the Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited. This is because its natural beauty is breathtaking, its flora and fauna are diverse, and the Appalachian culture it helps to preserve is fascinating. Very near to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, it offers visitors such activities as:

• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking trails
• Auto trails
• The opportunity for shop for treasures, in the nation’s largest arts and crafts community

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