PORTLAND, OregonKOIN) – With spring and summer travel plans in full swing, Yelp has compiled a list of top family travel destinations in the United States in 2024, with one Oregon city appearing in the top 10.
The top family travel destination is Fredericksburg, Texas, according to Yelp – citing Pontotoc Vineyard Weingarten, the Pioneer Museum and the expansive wildflowers of Wildseed Farms.
Napa, California, Charlottesville, Virginia, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, and Breckenridge, Colorado round out the top five cities.
Salem, Oregon, was ranked 10th among the best family destinations in the United States, according to Yelp, thanks to the capital's lush parks, museums and attractions.
Yelp highlighted Salem Riverfront Parkwhich is home to the Salem Rotating Amphitheater and the Salem Riverfront Carousel, as well as the Maison Gilbert Children’s MuseumTHE Enchanted Forest theme park just south of town, and the Neighborhood bistro by word of mouth — showcasing the restaurant’s crème brûlée French toast.
Yelp determined the top family destinations by comparing “good for kids” searches in 2021 versus 2023 in the United States. The researchers also analyzed data from cities showing a significant increase in “family friendly” searches.
