No More Bored Kids: 16 Family Destinations That Are Just as Fun for Adults

Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms, SC

This sprawling resort has everything you need all in one place: a variety of accommodations, on-site restaurants, movie nights, activities just for kids, bike rentals, pony rides, pools, and the beach just a few steps away.

Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast, HI

Relax in the warm Hawaiian sun on the big island, where every sunset is spectacular. The Fairmont Orchid hosts various summer events for guests including sunset luaus, outrigger canoe paddling, and dive-in movies. There's also a year-round Keiki Aloha program for an additional fee, where kids ages 5 to 12 can participate in daily activities like hikes to the Petroglyph field, tide pool explorations, or gecko hunts.

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, Lost Pines, TX

There are activities aplenty to keep guests of all ages entertained, including horseback rides, archery and tomahawk throwing, zip-line tours, and an on-site waterpark complete with a lazy river and two-story waterslide.

Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, OR

Enjoy the great outdoors, snow or shine, in the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains. Plan an adventure in nearby Bend or Crater Lake, learn about wildlife at the resort's nature center, take a horseback trail ride, or just lounge by the pool.

Baha Mar, Nassau, The Bahamas

This three-hotel resort sits on the white sand beaches of the Bahamas and has food trucks and a variety of water activities. There's also a nature sanctuary that invites guests to learn about wildlife and meet sea turtles and nurse sharks in person. Plus, no matter how old you are, you'll get a kick out of seeing the flamingoes that live on the property.

The Ritz at Dove Mountain

Surrounded by the striking beauty of the Sonoran Desert — where towering saguaro cacti define the landscape — Tucson offers a front-row seat to some of Arizona’s most iconic scenery. The resort’s spa is a standout, featuring a fireplace-warmed jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, and a serene adults-only pool that feels worlds away from everyday life. At the same time, families are well cared for with a dedicated kids’ camp offering ranger-led programming. Young explorers can learn about native desert wildlife — including scorpions and tarantulas — and even head out on guided geocaching adventures into the surrounding terrain. Outdoor access is seamless, with hiking trails that begin just steps from the casita-style accommodations, encouraging guests to fully experience the desert setting. A 235-foot water slide adds a dose of high-energy fun too!

Carmel Valley Ranch, Carmel, CA

Located in the charming town of Carmel, Carmel Valley Ranch offers a variety of children’s “camps” centered on wilderness exploration, craft-making, swimming, and story time. For little adventurers (and grown-ups, too), the on-site apiary invites guests to learn all about bees and beekeeping, while the ranch features friendly farm animals — and even falconry experiences for an extra dose of excitement.

Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton, Key Largo, FL

This resort is located on a former pineapple plantation and its beachfront location is perfect for a laidback family vacation filled snorkeling and diving, sailing, charter boat rides, eco-educational activities, and other water sports.

Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

A Victorian castle built in 1869, Mohonk Mountain House is surrounded by 40,000 of forest in upstate New York. In addition to hiking and kayaking on the lake, the resort offers an immersive Junior Naturalist program that allows kids to have hands-on experience with tree and plant identification, animal tracking, fossil hunts, and walks to the lily pond.

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Wailea, HI

When you're not hanging out at one of the Grand Wailea's nine pools, lounge in the 2,000-foot lazy river, hit the tennis courts, or drop off the little ones at "The Rock," a mini-resort with a gaming lounge and daily activities like hula and lei-making.

Aruba Marriott Resort, Aruba

During the summer and holiday weekends, kids have their own fun check-in area, and year-round, families can participate in scavenger hunts on the property, dine poolside, watch evening performances, or sign up for cooking classes.

Colony Club, Barbados

Colony Club has games and activities for kids big and small, as well as bespoke water sports, sailing, and a stand-up paddle and turtle snorkel tour, where you'll be able to hang out with the island's hawksbill and leatherback turtles.

Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania

For a super sweet vacation, head to the town of Hershey, where chocolate is the name of the game. The Tru by Hilton is near both Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World, and the hotel has a customizable breakfast bar and gaming area for the whole family to enjoy.

Tides Inn, Irvington, VA

You’ll love the laid-back quiet of Chesapeake Bay’s Tides Inn, where all-ages ecology experiences — like the Chesapeake Gold Oyster Excursion and the Beautiful Swimmers Blue Crab Excursion — connect guests to the region’s coastal heritage. There’s also an on-site Maker Space, where a resident artist leads pottery, watercolor, and craft classes. Between beach access, croquet or bocce ball on the lawn, and board games like checkers, chess, and Battleship in the View Room, there’s plenty to keep everyone happily occupied.

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa, Montauk, NY

If you’re planning a Montauk escape with kids in tow, here’s the place to stay. Back in full swing for summer, Camp Gurney’s Kid’s Club is a built-in itinerary for little vacationers while parents sneak in beach time, spa appointments, or an uninterrupted rosé moment. Think hands-on crafts like lava lamp decorating, sweet culinary activities (cookie decorating, anyone?), and guided play such as a Gurney’s-style field day. There’s beach time, indoor pool splashing, and supervised entertainment that feels equal parts camp nostalgia and coastal cool. Evenings bring extra magic with “Kids Night Out” events and family-friendly movie nights. The standout? “Dive-In Movie” nights at the iconic Seawater Pool.

Camp Gurney’s is complimentary for resort guests ages 12 and under. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult, and parents are welcome to stay and join the fun with kids over 5 if they’d like. Schedules and locations vary, and activities are weather-dependent, so flexibility is key — but that’s part of the breezy Montauk charm.

Rosewood Bermuda, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda

In the summer, Rosewood Bermuda offers family-friendly programs, as part of a brand-wide Rosewood Family Time initiative, that include tennis and golf, science experiences, baking cookies, and arts and crafts. The hotel has also partnered with the Living Reef Foundation to provide guided snorkeling tours and the opportunity for families to "adopt" their own coral gardens.