The 9 Best Summer Vacation Destinations For Families In The U.S.

Santa Monica, California

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Aspen, Colorado

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Acadia National Park, Maine

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Chicago, Illinois

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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Lake Tahoe, Nevada

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Park City, Utah

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Outer Banks, North Carolina

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