I'm out of ideas......

[mdurette Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mdurette]

Looking for a little input for upcoming TS vacations. Any suggestions?
Also - any area that might not be TS is ok to since I know I am last minute

Here is some background:
2 adults and a 5YO.
Need family friendly attractions close to resort
Live in New England so to keep flight time down with the 5YO east coast/central US is preferred.
Also we are coastal - so beach is not a big thing for us in the summer months.
Last two weeks in June are the weeks I need help with.
Don't want any extreme temps - not looking for 100 degrees!

We have already done:
Hershey, PA
Williamsburge, PA
Langhorne, PA (seasame place)
New Hampshire and Orlando more times than I can count.

I have looked into Branson - but my 5YO is scared of shows. Don't ask why -I'm not sure - she won't even go see her favorite charachters live.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Williamsburg, VA
Hilton Head, SC

[jackio Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close jackio]

Washington DC - might be hot but there are tons of things to do there.

[SallyHoover Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close SallyHoover]

You may have already hit this area when you did Hershey, but Pennsylvania Dutch near Strausburg. We try to hit this area every 2 years alternating between summer and fall. No TS's. If you've never done the area, you could spend a week. If you have, 4 days would work.
Dutch Wonderland- nice for a 5 year old because there is no ride that she can't get on as long as you are with her including the big roller coaster and most rides she could go on by herself.

Strausburg Railroad and PA Railroad museum

Sound and Sight Theater

PA dutch tours, buggy rides, etc (mainly run by Mennonites)

Cherry crest farms amaizing maze and petting zoo

There is a campground adjacent to Dutch Wonderland that is convenient to the park and a bunch of others in the area.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Smuggler's Notch, VT!!!

[dcwojo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dcwojo]

Northern Michigan has quite a few attractions and tours.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Smuggler's Notch, VT!!!

Definately Smuggs.
Maybe Wisconsin Dells.

[mdurette Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mdurette]

Williamsburg, VA
Hilton Head, SC

Ha Ha Ha - guess I should have known that my past trip was to Williamsburg, VA - NOT Williamsburg PA!!!!!

[mdurette Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mdurette]

Ok - tell me about Smugglers Notch - I constantly get mailings from them for ski season - but nothing about the summer.

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

Wisconsin Dells! You fly to Chicago and then drive up.

[chellej Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close chellej]

It will be very hot the end of June but.......

San Antonio (and around)

Alamo
Sea World/water park
Fiesta Texas/Waterpark
The Alamo
Schlitterban - top ten water park
Huge Outlet mall
Float the Guadalupe River
Bandera - Cowboy Capital
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower ranch (near Austin)
Fredricksburg - Museum/antiques
Aquamarina Springs

Good Texmex and German food in area

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Ok - tell me about Smugglers Notch - I constantly get mailings from them for ski season - but nothing about the summer.

Beautiful mountains, hiking, outdoor activities
Huge resort campus
Large units
Many pools and activities (some at a fee)
Kids' camp (extra fee)
An hour from Lake Champlain, 90 mins to Montreal
Close to Burlington and Stowe
Stowe - Ben and Jerry's factory tour

note that through RCI there is a $315/week per unit charge to use the more elaborate of the pools but this also gets you a discount on the camps.

This is a place families go year after year. 5 is a good age to start.

[dcwojo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dcwojo]

Chatauqua Lake in WNY is a great area if you can trade in. There is fishing wildlife viewing,sightseeing,winery tours, casino gambling and much more within an hour of there.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Beautiful mountains, hiking, outdoor activities
Huge resort campus
Large units
Many pools and activities (some at a fee)
Kids' camp (extra fee)
An hour from Lake Champlain, 90 mins to Montreal
Close to Burlington and Stowe
Stowe - Ben and Jerry's factory tour

note that through RCI there is a $315/week per unit charge to use the more elaborate of the pools but this also gets you a discount on the camps.

This is a place families go year after year. 5 is a good age to start.

The camps are fabulous and well worth the $. Even my jaded pre-teen at the time enjoyed himself the 2 times we went one summer. The campus is large and well maintained.

I posted last 2 weeks in June check-in for you in 2012 as it is available in RCI. Camps do begin that mid-June check-in date.

My personal favorite space is Rum Runners. Well worth the effort to get to.

Another thought is Massanutten. This may also be a very good fit for you and your family. Indoor water parks, lots of craft classes and things for the kids.I have not been myself but have hear very good things.