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You might think getting the family fired up for a “historical vacation” is a difficult task. However, with the right planning, trips to historical sites can be action-packed and engaging. Plus, your vacation will have a sense of purpose, and you’ll feel good about educating the kids—or just yourself—along the way.
The Lewis and Clark Trail provides a goldmine of cross-country vacation ideas, with hiking, camping and rafting as just a few of the options. Other historical vacations include Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia; Machu Picchu in Peru, with its ancient mystery and culture; the ruins of ancient Rome; or the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.
The important thing is to instill a sense of historical importance when you visit these sites. Children love imagining battles and historic events, or seeing them reenacted, and will appreciate visuals to go along with textbook knowledge. Wherever you go, chances are you’ll feel satisfied—and smart—at the end of your historical vacation.
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Articles on Historical Vacations
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Mount Rushmore Puts a Fresh Face on History
by Nancy McCaslin July 4, 2008The iconic monument is a work of art, a symbol of American freedom and a lesson in our country’s history.
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Time Travel to Colonial Williamsburg
by Debbie K. Hardin July 4, 2008Retrace U.S. colonial history on your next vacation to Williamsburg, Virginia.
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Family Stays at Colonial Williamsburg Guesthouses
by Debbie K. Hardin July 4, 2008Complete your authentic family vacation to Williamsburg with an overnighter at one of 26 historic guesthouses.
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Colonial Dining in Williamsburg
by Debbie K. Hardin July 4, 2008Treat the kids to an 18th century dining experience in a traditional colonial-style restaurant in Williamsburg.
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