Kid-Friendly Inns

Vacationing with the Family in Style You’re all set for a weekend getaway. You’ve chosen a wonderful place to stay: it’s small, or it’s historic, or it’s elegant. Whatever your fancy, it’s perfect. There’s just one small problem, your kids. There’s an easy to way to solve that problem, take the kids with you. That’s right. There are many inns and bed & breakfasts that welcome children as guests. So, choose from an inn below to take that family vacation without losing style.kidmilkingcow580

Liberty Hill Farm in Rochester, VT, is a working dairy farm. Rates are based on the number and age of each guest so families can economically enjoy breakfast, dinner, lodging, and all farm. With 270 heads of cattle on site, the inn loves when guests help with bottle-feeding calves or milking cows. One of the guest rooms boasts five single beds so everyone can get a good night sleep after swimming, tubing, mountain biking, or fishing. Play a board game in a cozy nook then make time to relax on a rocking chair on the front porch.

Picking-PeachesLRYou’ll want to stay multiple days at Black Range Lodge in Kingston, NM, so kids can try all of the activities available to them: play tag on the large lawn, jump and tumble on the ground-mounted trampoline, encourage a little friendly competition in the free game room, read a story off the dedicated children’s book shelf, explore the hobbit house and tree house, or interact with the friendly cat, dog, and chickens. Many of the guest room are two-room suites allowing parents to have a little quiet time and privacy.

llama-935947__180How many people can say they have taken a hike with a llama? Visit eco-friendly Applewood Inn & Llama Trekking in Lexington, VA, and you can lead a llama on a two-hour guided hike. Want to include furry family members on your vacation? The inn features dog-friendly rooms. The new Applewood Cottage boasts two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, and two porches. Kids and adults can play in the full-size in-ground pool during the day then grill up some dinner on the poolside gas grill at night.
_0007_Layer-0The Heavenly Valley Lodge in South Lake Tahoe, CA, is a year-round destination below world-famous ski slopes and half-a-mile from Lake Tahoe. The inn features 12 cabin-style suites; two boast a queen bed and a bunk bed just right for families. After an active day, be sure to toast marshmallows by the fire pit, enjoy a BBQ in the picnic area, or relax on the upper patio. You may even choose to include the extended family and host a reunion on the property.

special-imagine-2The Inn at Westwynd Farm in Hershey, PA, is ready to surprise young guests with a Westwynd stuffed horse on their bed. The inn will also plan everything you need for a family barbeque, complete with hamburgers, hot dogs, and sides to enjoy after rounds of volleyball, Frisbee, and horse shoes. Add the Penny Power room to the Roman Canon suite for family-friendly lodging. The inn on an elegant horse farm is close to attractions including Hershey Park, Chocolate World, and historic civil war sites.

13765903_10154650741291564_2925966710704541020_oFirst Farm Inn in Petersburg, KY, is a paradise for outdoorsy types. Explore the pond on a paddle or row boat, feel the wind in your face on the tire swing, or visit with the friendly dog, cats, and horses. Ideal for families, the Treetops room features a queen, day, and trundle bed. Families can take advantage of special rates on rooms and horseback riding when they visit the inn Sunday through Thursday. The inn is just outside of Cincinnati if your family is looking to add some time in the city; discount tickets are available for the Cincinnati Zoo and Newport Aquarium.