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Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a national park adventure, or the family road trip of a lifetime, you’ll find everything you need to make travel with kids easier, more affordable, and more memorable.
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Helping families find more adventure.
Family travel doesn’t have to be complicated. Here you’ll find family-friendly itineraries, destination guides, hidden gems, national park adventures, road trip ideas, and practical travel tips designed to help you spend less time planning and more time making memories.
From Midwest weekend getaways to bucket-list destinations across the country, every guide is based on our family’s real experiences and created to help your family travel with confidence.
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What to do in Atlanta with Kids: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary
Atlanta is one of those cities that is surprisingly very kid friendly. You’ve got world-class aquariums, interactive museums, animals, parks, hands-on experiences and plenty of opportunities to get outside and explore. And then, just beyond the city, the North Georgia mountains are waiting. That combination is exactly why I think Atlanta makes such a great…
Hey! I’m Kristen.
I’m a mom of three, travel writer, itinerary planner, and the creator behind Midwest Travel Mama.
After years of planning family road trips, national park adventures, and weekend getaways, I’ve learned that traveling with kids doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
My goal is simple: to help families travel more through detailed itineraries, destination guides, practical planning advice, and real-world tips that actually work.
Whether you’re looking for your next weekend adventure or planning the trip of a lifetime, I’m here to help make adventure travel with kids easier.
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What to do in Atlanta with Kids: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary
Atlanta is one of those cities that is surprisingly very kid friendly. You’ve got world-class aquariums, interactive museums, animals, parks, hands-on experiences and plenty of opportunities to get outside and explore. And then, just beyond the city, the North Georgia mountains are waiting. That combination is exactly why I think Atlanta makes such a great…
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The Perfect Fall Getaway to Omaha with Kids
A Fall Weekend in Omaha With Kids There is something about a fall getaway in Omaha that makes it especially fun for a family getaway. The temperatures are cool enough to enjoy the day outside, the trees are starting to turn shades of red and gold, and there are pumpkin patches, apple orchards, seasonal treats,…
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Tips & Tricks for Visiting the Georgia Aquarium: What to Know Before You Go
If you’re planning a trip to Atlanta with kids, the Georgia Aquarium is an absolute don’t miss spot. And I don’t say that lightly. We’ve visited a lot of aquariums over the years, but Georgia Aquarium hands down takes the cake. Between the enormous Ocean Voyager gallery, beluga whales, sea lions, penguins, dolphins, and thousands…
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9 Must-See Spots in Olympic National Park With Kids
Olympic National Park is one of those places that feels almost impossible to describe until you experience it for yourself. Most national parks have a landscape that immediately comes to mind. Yellowstone has geysers. The Grand Canyon has its canyon. The Great Smoky Mountains are full of mountain views and amazing wildlife. Olympic National Park…
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Olympic National Park With Kids: The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary
Olympic National Park is one of those places in the US that feels truly magical. One day, you’re walking through a rainforest covered in moss. The next, you’re exploring rugged beaches with sea stacks rising out of the Pacific Ocean. A few hours later, you can be standing beside a crystal-clear glacial lake or looking…
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The Ultimate 10-Day Washington & Oregon Road Trip Itinerary
There are few places in the country that pack as much variety into one itinerary as a Pacific Northwest road trip – specifically Washington and Oregon. In just 10 days, you can drive along rugged Pacific beaches, explore moss-covered rainforests, search for tide pools, hike beneath towering mountains, paddle across turquoise lakes, and explore a…
