Memorial Day Family Fun

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

18 May 2009 09:26 AM

For most families the Memorial Day holiday weekend provides a taste of summer fun. Unfortunately, most schools don't break for summer vacation until June, so the long weekend is typically reserved for abbreviated, wallet-friendly family activities.

If you are looking for affordable Memorial Day getaways, consider the following kid-friendly picks:

PENNSYLVANIA

Seven Springs Mountain Resort, located in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, kicks off its summer season this weekend with a slew of family-friendly events. The resort is sponsoring live entertainment all day and well into the night. In addition to the concerts, the resort is offering climbing wall races, fishing demonstrations, fireworks shows, and more. For kids, Seven Springs boasts a 1,980-foot alpine slide and bungee adventures. For parents, the resort recently opened a new luxury spa. There's also bowling, disk golf, video games, mini golf, and chairlift rides. Seven Springs' Memorial Day Music Festival package costs $199 per person (kids 12 and under stay for free), and includes a three-night stay, daily breakfast, an Italian dinner buffet, and all-access activities wristband.

CALIFORNIA

The Resort at Squaw Creek in Squaw Valley, California (near Lake Tahoe) is rolling out the red carpet for families this Memorial Day weekend. The resort offers breathtaking mountain scenery and a host of outdoor activities from hiking and biking to s'more roasts and barbecues. Squaw Creek also features a giant waterslide, full-service spa, river rafting, and a championship golf course. The Memorial Day Family Package starts at $179 a night and includes breakfast for two adults and a $25 resort credit. Kids 12 and under eat for free.

FLORIDA

Westgate River Ranch located in Lake Wales, Florida is ideal for families who love the Old West. The rustic dude ranch features a real-life rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, and a calf scramble for the kids. During the Memorial Day weekend, the ranch is hosting a slew of old-fashioned family activities, such as potato-sack races, egg tosses, watermelon-seed spitting, and crafts. The three-night holiday weekend package starts at $365 and includes lodging, two hayride tickets, a picnic lunch, and admission to the Americom Championship Rodeo.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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