Mid-Atlantic Resorts and Hotels

If you have kids, chances are you've heard of Great Wolf Lodge. With 11 locations throughout the United States, it's the largest family of indoor water park resorts. The Poconos location opened in 2005, and is a sprawling, ...

Loews Philadelphia, formerly a bank called the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, was built in 1932 by architect George Howe. Reaching 33 stories high, it was the first skyscraper in the country. You can still see the ...

My, how times have changed. Twenty years ago, when I was living in Manhattan, I avoided Times Square like the plague. I would arrive by taxi, see a play on Broadway, then hail another taxi to get out of there just as ...

Bolton Landing, NY
Most people associate Lake George in upstate New York with the honky-tonk T-shirt and fudge shops of Lake George Village. That's unfortunate, because the rest of this 31-mile-long ...

Irvington, VA
In summer the green lawn edging the Tides Inn's driveway supports a complimentary, par-3, nine-hole golf course. Several teens are practicing their putts and swings when we pull in. The ...

Wintergreen, VA
As Washingtonians, my family and I have been enjoying mountain getaways at Wintergreen Resort for more than 25 years. Wintergreen, situated in Nelson County, VA -- a three-hour drive ...

Due in great part to its secluded location in the Poconos lake region, a winding and uphill scenic drive about three hours from New York City, Woodloch Pines Resort is a delightful rarity these days: A sprawling yet ...

The 335-room art deco Belvedere is located in midtown Manhattan in the heart of New York City's theatre district. If you're treating your children to a Broadway show, or plan to enjoy some shopping in the Times Square area, ...

Nestled in the prestigious West End, between historic Georgetown and DuPont Circle, Embassy Suites Washington, D.C. is just a few blocks away from the Metro, and minutes from popular D.C. attractions. The lobby's garden-like ...

Location is the main draw for the 124-room, 22-story Holiday Inn Express in midtown Manhattan. Located at 15 West 45th Street, the hotel is just two blocks from Times Square. ...

Hot Springs, VA
Located on 3,000 acres in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains in Hot Springs, Virginia, the Homestead is steeped in history. Built 200 years ago, this resort appeals to families who ...

Highland, NY
Located 90 minutes north of New York City, Rocking Horse Ranch is a dude ranch resort offering all-inclusive family fun. Some families compare it to a cruise on land as virtually everything ...

In the Pocono Mountains, about two hours from New York City and Philadelphia, sits the majestic stone Skytop Lodge, an all-inclusive, family-friendly resort located on an astounding 5,500 sprawling acres. Skytop is a ...

Kids will love the The Castle in the Sand, located just beyond the boardwalk, directly on the beach. The family-friendly hotel has the largest pool in Ocean City, a game room for the kids, as well as loads of activites for ...

Located at the base of Camelback, Chateau Resort is the closest of all accommodations to skiing and summer fun at Camelbeach water park, which has more than 30 water slides and attractions. The on-site Mountainview ...

If your family is looking for elegance and a little pampering in Cape May, consider Congress Hall. The stately resort, located directly across from private Congress Beach is a great choice for those looking to spend some ...

This Time Square hotel caters to families with suites, cribs, and in-room Play Stations for older kids, as well as the chain's signature cookies for the whole family. Doubletree's "pets welcome" policy will appeal to ...

Kids won't necessarily get special treatment at this busy, old-school (ca. 1930) hotel, but like the tour groups that flock there, they'll be right in the lights of Broadway. The hotel's classic diner is worn and the ...

Alexandria, VA
Located in the historic area of Alexandria Virginia, this hotel offers families a range of hotel amenities along with nearby attractions in both Old Town Alexandria and Washington DC. For ...

The Four Seasons Philadelphia is great for families. Upon our arrival, the living room, which had a sofa bed for our son, had gifts on the desk. My husband and I enjoyed fresh fruit and truffles, and our son, Jordon, munched ...

White Sulphur Springs, WV
The Greenbrier features traditional rooms, cottages, one- to four-bedroom suites and one- to seven-bedroom estate houses. There are numerous recreational activities including ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey is one mile from the Hershey amusement park. The hotel has an indoor pool and exercise room. Each morning the hotel serves a complimentary hot breakfast, or you can grab a free breakfast bag to ...

Rehoboth Beach, DE
Henlopen Hotel, set on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, welcomes families with recently renovated rooms and oceanfront accommodations with spacious balconies. This hotel's ...

The Lodge is a 10-minute shuttle ride to the Hershey amusement park and isn't quite as glamorous as the Hershey Hotel. But it's still a great option for families visiting the park, as the Lodge is extremely welcoming to ...

Holiday Inn is located right in the heart of Philadelphia's historic district; it is steps away from the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House, Penn's Landing, South Street, and ...

Homewood Suites Washington, DC is an all-suite property with many comforts of home including a fully-equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, coffee-maker, microwave oven, two-burner stove, and dishwasher, plus ...

Hotel Hershey is about a five-minute drive to the Hershey theme park; but you don't need your car thanks to a free shuttle bus that runs every 10-15 minutes. The original hotel, built 75 years ago, has since expanded to 230 ...

Hotel Palomar is located in the trendy Dupont Circle neighborhood, a five-minute walk to the Metro. Palomar is a luxury boutique hotel with a contemporary vibe that is kid-friendly too. Since the property is part of the ...

The Hotel at Times Square is a newly renovated boutique hotel with 204 rooms and 14 floors. The hotel is at a great location in New York City, on 46th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue. This hotel offers larger rooms for ...

The Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing (201 S. Columbus Boulevard) in the Society Hill section is an historic 350-room hotel with an indoor pool that has a kids' area and offers babysitting services. It is one block from ...

This resort, located on 3,000 acres, has 150 rooms and suites with great views of the mountains. It offers a great combination of new and old. On the National Register of Historic places, it combines an elegant setting and ...

The Jolly Roger is a popular choice because of its old-school, Jersey-Shore feel. Rooms are basic and clean, and parents will love that it's just steps from large and free beaches of Wildwood Crest. There is also a heated ...

Fashionable families will like the individually-owned suites at La Sammana, located just a few minutes from the Atlantic City Boardwalk and one block from the beach. Rooms are modern with 42-inch plasma televisions, ...

Le Parker Meridien is located on West 57th Street offering guests 730 guest rooms and suites. The hotel is just two blocks away from Central Park, which offers families a variety of activities including tennis, horseback ...

Alexandria, VA
The Lorien Hotel & Spa is located in the center of Old Town Alexandria offering guests 107 guestrooms and suites. The resort offers bike rentals for Old Town and Mount Vernon outings, ...

About 10 miles from Atlantic City, located on more than 650 acres in the pinelands, is the sprawling Seaview. With 300 rooms and suites, the resort is known for its two championship golf courses but is a great choice for ...

Harrisonburg, VA
The Massanutten Resort offers families hotel rooms as well as one-, two-, three- and four bedroom private timeshare condominium rentals. Indoor and outdoor water parks including tube ...

New Paltz, NY
The Mohonk Mountain House offers families a variety of room types including traditional and Victorian style rooms, suites and junior suites and lake-view and mountain-style suites. ...

Ocean Place Resort & Spa has a prime beachfront location. Your family will have access to a large, private beach; outdoor and heated indoor pools; a fitness center; family activities like biking, water sports and boating; ...

Bedford, PA
Located in Pennsylvania's scenic Cumberland Valley, Omni Bedford Springs is an ideal destination for a family getaway. The 216-room resort features a phenomenal range of amenities and ...

At the Omni Berkshire Place, kids get goodie bags upon arrival, and there are American Girl Doll packages (including a free bed for the doll and turn-down service with cookies and milk) and Skate and Stay winter weekends ...

The Park Place Hotel on the boardwalk has 90 all-efficiency rooms in six different configurations, with views of the ocean and bay. The property overlooks clean, well-guarded, wide beaches, suitable for families. All rooms ...

The all-inclusive Pocmont Resort is located in Bushkill, near plenty of sightseeing and family attractions. Families will love the outdoor pool and glass atrium-enclosed, heated indoor pool and fitness center. Four-season ...

The Quality Inn sits just beyond the boardwalk area and centers around a five-story atrium surrounded by beautiful, lush landscaping, tropical plants, exotic birds and a fish pond covered by an arched bridge. The Quality Inn ...

This Residence Inn in Washington, DC is located a half-mile from the Capitol and a short walk to many Smithsonian museums and monuments. The Inn offers spacious suites, from studio to four-bedroom, each with a refrigerator, ...

Residence Inn by Marriott Harrisburg Hotel is an all-suite hotel located just ten minutes from Hershey and Harrisburg City Center, PA. This hotel offers a great location for families with lots of popular Hershey and ...

The individually-owned Sandpiper suites are a great option for families for their modern amenities and great location. Centrally located near the shops and restaurants in Cape May, it's directly across the street from the ...

Located in the Delaware Water Gap, only a couple of minutes from the Shawnee Mountain, the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort is a sprawling old resort, built in 1911. It is restored with elegant accommodations and plenty to offer ...

The Sheraton Society Hill is just four blocks from Independence Hall and steps away from world-class restaurants, shopping, galleries, and theaters. Relics from the past 200 years, discovered in an archaeological dig prior ...

Chincoteague Island, VA
Snug Harbor Marina offers beachfront cottages, varying in size, with comfortable accommodations. Watercraft rentals are available for families including boats, kayaks and canoes, ...

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club is located on Lake Harmony in the Poconos. The resort offers a variety of four-season activities for families, including the 54,000-square-foot water park, called H20ooohh!!, which opened in ...

Washington Suites Georgetown is located in historic Georgetown, and walking distance to Metro, the Kennedy Center and Georgetown shops. Washington Suites has no meeting space and a home-away-from-home feel, with ...

If your family is visiting Point Pleasant, the oceanfront White Sand Resort is the place to stay. On a beautiful stretch of beach, just steps from the kid-friendly action of Jenkinson's boardwalk, the hotel has kids' ...

This historic landmark hotel offers families luxurious comfort in over 332 guest rooms and suites located in the heart of Washington D.C. The White House is only two blocks away, with Washington's theatre districts and ...

Lancaster, PA
Located in Pennsylvania's Dutch Country, this family oriented resort offers numerous activities and nearby local attractions. Complete with water sprayers, slides, and a shallow wading ...