On vacation with kids to: Idaho, USA.

Idaho is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and borders the states of Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Wyoming and the Canadian province of British Columbia. Idaho has an estimated population of 1,393,262 (2004) and the residents are called 'Idahoans'. Capital and largest city is Boise and nickname of Idaho is the Gem State because of its abundance of natural resources.

When it comes to vacation fun and recreation with the kids, Idaho has got lots to offer. The scenic beauty runs the length of the state, from its dense concentration of lakes, mountains and lush green valleys in the north, down to the capital Boise, in the southwest, to the beautiful scenery of the east. The landscape is rugged with some of the largest unspoiled natural areas in the United States. It is a Rocky Mountain state with abundant natural resources and scenic areas.
The state has snow-capped mountain ranges, rapids, placid lakes and steep canyons. During winter visitors enjoy great skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the Mountains. But also during the warmer seasons Idaho has got a lot to offer for your family vacation with the kids.

Popular cities and towns in Idaho:

Some of the major and most popular cities and towns in Idaho are: Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Meridian, Nampa, Pocatello and Twin Falls.

Accommodations:

Idaho vacations: almost everything in Idaho is family-friendly! There is a variety of family friendly hotels, ski-resorts, lodges, cabins, all suited for a vacation with the kids. However finding the right resort, hotel, B&B or inn for your vacation with the kids can be a challenge. You can take a look at the accommodations section to find out what to look for in a accommodation suited for your children.
All depends on the season and vacation plans you have with the kids. If you plan on skiing ,all ski resorts put the welcome mat out for families, with excellent kids' programs and ski and boarding schools. Child-care centers, even for babies, and cool programs for teens are found more and more, too. All great news for your vacation in Idaho with the kids. No matter which part of Idaho stands out to you as being the most suited for your vacation with the kids, there are accommodations in that area that can make your trip more exciting than you ever imagined. Why not check out one of the campgrounds Idaho has to offer. Or why not choose a vacation rental, from cozy mountain cabins to city apartments, there are lots of family friendly Idaho vacation rentals that will meet all your needs. As you can see Idaho has a variety of accommodations that are well suited for your vacation with the kids.

Attractions:

There are so many fun things to do with the kids in Idaho that people can live there for years and fail to do all of them and lots of the attractions in Idaho are suited for your vacation with the children too.
Except from hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, rafting, fishing, water-skiing, boating, kayaking, horseback riding, wildlife tours, swimming, here is an overview of some of the other things you can do with the kids during your vacation in Idaho.

Idaho Amusement and Theme Parks:
Silverwood Theme Park

Idaho Waterparks:
Roaring Springs

Zoos:
Pocatello Zoo
Tautphaus Park Zoo
Zoo Boise

Other Idaho activities and places to see with the kids:
Craters of the Moon in Arco
Cataldo Mission in Cataldo
Sierra Silver Mine Tour in Wallace
Crystal Gold Mine in Kellogg
Coldwater Creek in Sandpoint
Ketchum/Sun Valley Heritage and Ski Museum in Ketchum
Sawtooth Wilderness Area in Ketchum
Nez Perce National Historical Park in Spalding
Register Rock near American Falls
Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area in Lewiston

more vacation destinations....

or visit the Official State of Idaho tourism website.