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Magua
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Feb 28, 2015

8 hrs from MD, fun for kids, 50 amp, prefer state parks?

Pipe dream?

Trying to think of somewhere new to take our 6 and 8 year old boys (and our lab!) for a week's vacation this summer. We've been to the ADKs in NY and down the east coast to the NC beaches.

Thinking Niagra Falls and Four Mile Creek State Park, but not sure what else, besides the falls, there is to do around there.

Thought about Asheville NC…dying to see the Biltmore…but what else to do?

Maybe Pigeon Forge? Sounds like quite a bit to do, but that may be a very, very long trip?

Where else could we go? We have a 38' moho and will want 50 amp electric, but other hook ups don't matter much. We prefer state park-type atmospheres (and prices) though I know that's tough now that our rig is so darn big.

Looking forward to any input! :)
  • Gettysburg + hershey?

    DC?

    Baltimore with the kiddie oriented museums.

    NYC staying at Liberty? (Granted, not a state park).

    Williamsburg area.

    If they like astronomy/are nerdy, there is a great, kid oriented star party at Green Banks telescope in July. Won't be fifty amp though.
  • Dick_B wrote:
    Off the top Niagara Falls and the Biltmore would be of little (read no) interest for the kids. For that age group you want a pool and amusement park rides.
    For ideas do a Google search for `_____ tourism' and put the State, city, or area in place of the blank space.
    Dollywood would be the perfect place for a couple of days.

    Biltmore maybe a bit much but Niagara falls is great for kids.
  • We appear to be from the same area. I'm sort of in the same boat in looking for something new. Cape Cod area has lots to do. Niagara falls is great as well. We stop and toured NYC on the way. Croton Point Park is a nice state park with access to NYC. MD/VA eastern shore,Kiptopeke state park and First Landing state park in VA beach are both fantastic.
    James Island County Park,in Charleston,SC is Great. Hilton Head Island/Savannah GA is also another favorite.Raystown Lake in PA is another regular stop.
    We have also done Cape May and the Jersey shore.Cedar Point Park in Ohio is great if you like roller coasters. Cedar point has a very nice CG at the park.
    There is also the Shenandoah Valley. Yogi,Sherando lake, KOA are all decent places to name a few. Luray Caverns is just one of many attractions in the Shenandoah area.
  • Off the top Niagara Falls and the Biltmore would be of little (read no) interest for the kids. For that age group you want a pool and amusement park rides.
    For ideas do a Google search for `_____ tourism' and put the State, city, or area in place of the blank space.
    Dollywood would be the perfect place for a couple of days.
  • Gettysburg. Stay at Gettysburg Farm CG. It's a Thousand Trails CG, but they do allow a certain number of general public campers to come in. Boys 6 and 8 will love the fact they can interact with the animals - biggest hit with my godchildren. Several on-site playgrounds, gameroom, putt-putt, and pool. You are then close to everything about Gettysburg, the Elephant Museum (hold onto the kids there), fantastic mini-golf and ice cream establishment near by, you can go for a float or paddle, and much more...

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