We haven't had time to go anywhere this summer with our 4 yr old and 2 yr old girls so most likely it'll be a late fall trip. Any ideas for a possible destination? Open to international too. Thanks.

Smoky Mountains? Close enough to a few cities that have some fun / touristy stuff for kids, plenty of short to medium length hikes, several of the major sights are drivable, and it's very pretty during fall foliage.

I have to ask-- is this for them or is this for you?

If this is for them, then go to one of the Hyatt resorts, highway 30-A in the Florida panhandle, or an Aggie game (the obvious answer here). The effort to get passports for your kids to fly international only to put them through jet lag is not worth it, and they will not remember it.

If this is for you, then send the kids to grandparents and enjoy a well-deserved vacation with your wife (either domestic or international).

It's definitely for the entire family. The wife and I got away together a few weeks ago so we're good there.

DisneyWorld. Bonus that 2 and under get in for free.

Is Disney any cheaper in the offseason?

definitely cheaper and so much less crowded, especially during the week, as most kids/families are in school.
If you can go during October, they have a Halloween party on various night. If between Thanksgiving and Christmas when the lights are up, it is fantastic.

Some will argue 2 is too young, but we took our daughter at that age and she had a great time. Just plan afternoon naps/pool time and it will be fine. I'd suggest it would be much more relaxing/rewarding than taking 4 and 2-yr olds overseas.

Thanks. Yea I think we've ruled out an overseas trip at this point. It just wouldn't be relaxing at all ha.

Did that late last summer actually and it was spectacular! We have quite a bit of family up there. I'm so jealous of their weather up there in July and August. We did Traverse City and Mackinac Island.

Agree with Smoky Mountains. Rented a cabin near Gatlinburg. Kids loved the hills, theme parks, hot tub, etc. Knoxville is convenient to fly into and has plenty to do and see in its own right. Foliage is great if timed right and area is not in drought.

Also agree with Gatlinburg and the Smokey Mountains.

See my other post about our recent trip.

https://texags.com/forums/54/topics/2868909

What about flying into Boston and spending a couple of days there before driving New England to see some fall colors and exploring a bit?

Haha yea you're right. There's a lot of cool stuff in New England for kids believe it or not.

Agree about the 30A recommendation. Late Septemberish is basically the perfect time to go.

Also, Disney puts up the lights in early November, pretty hard to beat the weather at that time.

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ReloadAg said:

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driving New England to see some fall colors and exploring a bit?

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I'm sure your 84 and 82 year old will enjoy that

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Disney World slow period is the 3 weeks after Labor Day and the 3 weeks following Thanksgiving.
Less people, as far as prices, the accommodation are cheaper. Especially at resorts off property.

Disney World! Plus it'll be the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, so fun for the parents, too.