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When it comes to family vacations, most families are looking for unusual and unique experiences to share with their families. So how does one go about finding the perfect family vacation that all family members would enjoy? Well, let's first take a look at the age group of the children in your family.

For parents with children under the age of five, discovery vacations are usually the best type to take. What exactly is a discovery vacation you ask? Just like it sounds. Kids under five are so full of curiosity about the world around them and they love to discover new aspects of their environment and what the world has to offer. Formulating a trip around them will bring a lifetime of memories for them as well as a learning experience. Some great ideas can include discovery zones created just for kids, such as the Children's Museum found in many cities. Chicago boasts a range of wonderful discovery institutes that will appease the minds of all ages. The aquarium is a whole new world for younger kids to explore and enjoy. The Science and Industry Museum offers a lot of hands on experience that will promote learning growth within your little one's minds. The Observatory offers hands on exhibits that allow your little ones to learn about the galaxy in which they live in and the neighboring planets and stars. With all these different types of discovery activities, Chicago also offers plenty of cultural experiences and activities for the parents as well.

When your kids reach the ages of six to ten, they tend to like to have more "fun-filled" vacations that allow them to relax their minds and just be their selves. Some great vacations that would fit this type of category include theme parks. Kids of this age group are at the perfect age to thoroughly enjoy a trip to parks such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Six Flags, Cedar Point, Sea World, and many other great theme parks. But if standing in line for hours to ride the perfect ride isn't your cup of tea, then you could always call to return to nature. Children at this age group generally enjoy camping trips or trips that are featured around nature. A trip to the Grand Canyons, or Yellow Stone National Park is a great way to do some family bonding. There are so many different National and State Parks that offer different types of amenities and sights to see. While camping, you can either take a relaxing raft ride down a soothing river, or enjoy some rougher waters through small rapids. Fishing

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