From New Jersey to California: Kid-Friendly Bed and Breakfasts
Bypass the dull highway motels and impersonal chain hotels and take the family somewhere unique this year. Kid-friendly bed and breakfasts can be found throughout the country, offering the best of location and amenities. Here are some family-friendly favorites.
The Wildflower Inn, rated as “New England’s Best Family Resort,” by Yankee Magazine, will charm your family with its country setting and myriad of activities. In the mornings, the innkeepers at this Lyndonville, Vermont bed and breakfast offer supervised activities for children, which include anything from games to crafts to nature walks. There are activities to suit every age group, from toddlers to teenagers. In the evenings, children enjoy fun at Daisy’s Diner, which includes both kid-friendly meals as well as entertainment. There are a variety of accommodations, from spacious bed and breakfast room to three-room suites with kitchenettes and washers and dryers. The breakfasts are a delight for the whole family, a three-course spread that include such delights as teddy bear pancakes.
A glorious old Victorian mansion, Spring Lake’s Villa Park House is just four-and-a-half blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and Jersey Shore Boardwalk. For parents wanting to take their children to the seaside, the Villa Park House allows you to do so in style. Its elegantly-decorated eleven rooms provide lots of room for families to relax, while the Villa Park house’s hearty breakfasts will keep young tummies full until lunch time. And if all this isn?t enough along with the fresh spring air, the nearby Six Flags’ Great Adventure & Wild Safari amusement park should tire the kids out for a long, sound sleep.
Experience the old west at the Vee Bar Guest Ranch in Laramie, Wyoming., where families will find starry skies, fresh air and mountain views. There are 800 acres to enjoy here and plenty of activities sure to please the everybody. From campfire cookouts to horseback riding to fly fishing, there is plenty to keep everyone busy. Guests can hike along well-marked trails or even take part in cattle work. The scenery, lush green hills with a mountain backdrop, is unforgettable. The ranch even has a saloon stocked with board games and a pool table. The accommodations are sure to charm, from rustic country cabins to suites that look out at the river. The Western country dcor is warm and inviting and rooms are spacious, with plenty of room for relaxation.
For the cowboys and cowgirls in your crew, chose the western-themed the Las Palomas B&B in Santa Fe, NM. It is made of authentic adobe bricks to provide a true cowboy feel and to fit in with the nearby Historic District of the city. But don’t let Las Palomas’ charm fool you: This is a modern B&B complete with a bistro and fitness center. Kids are welcome at Las Palomas, and the innkeepers have a few special things waiting for them. There is an outdoor play area with swings and slides for small children. The innkeepers “Kids Box” includes items such as outlet safety plugs, high chairs, kids chairs and tables, games, books, videos, toys, safety gates, cribs, and night lights.”
Relax and enjoy your vacation, country style, at the Sunrise Farm Bed and Breakfast in Salem, South Carolina. The 10-acre grounds are fun for kids to explore, and there are plenty of farm animals to meet. Say hello to Lady and Sunshine, the miniature horses, or spend some time with Muffin, the pot-bellied pig. A goat, sheep, llamas and barn cats are other charming four-legged friends. Kids and parents alike will enjoy the hearty, country breakfasts as well as the comfortable, country dcor that makes everyone feel at home. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sunrise Farm is near to plenty of fun activities, from whitewater rafting to fishing and boating.
Children and pets alike are welcome at the Capay Valley Bed & Breakfast. In fact, they probably won’t want to leave this special place, located on a working ranch just outside of Sacramento. The grounds include an actual zoo, where the kids can enjoy meeting traditional farm animals, as well as more unique animals such as zebras and llamas. There is a sitting rooms with games, as well as a swimming pool. The Capay area offers plenty of activities, including hiking, rafting and a local hot springs.
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