If your family loves the outdoors, then the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania are the perfect holiday spot. With plenty of state parks, adventure courses, waterparks, and quaint little towns rife with history, the Poconos have something for any family, on any budget, at any time of year, although Fall — especially in October when the Fall foliage is at its peak — is arguably the best time to go. Take your family on a leaf peeping hike through Bushkill Falls, commonly referred to as the Niagara of Pennsylvania.
After you're done enjoying the great outdoors, check in to Great Wolf Lodge, where there's round-the-clock entertainment and dining for kids of all ages. When they're not splashing around in the resort's 79,000 sq. ft. heated, indoor water park, children will love the resort's daily activities such as story time, character meet and greets, and arts and crafts sessions.
Older children will love playing MagiQuest: a game in which they select a magic wand and set off on a quest through the resort to defeat a Goblin King! And if you're searching for even more adventure, head out to the resort's own Howler's Peak Ropes Course for some sky high fun!