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5 Classic Family Resorts for Relaxing & Reconnecting

By: Jeanenne Tornatore

Remember the days when resorts were akin to the Kellerman’s Resort in Dirty Dancing, including afternoons full of family activities on the lawn, from croquet and bingo to log rolling and horseback riding? While an evolution has taken place since then, families looking for a classic resort experience with activities they can do together in a slow-paced, relaxing environment will find that there are still plenty of great choices.

3. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva, WI

For a classic Midwest family vacation, the town of Lake Geneva and its iconic resort, the Grand Geneva, is a fantastic choice. You can fill your summer days with horseback riding, golf lessons, indoor climbing, and basketball on its full size court.

Rent bikes and take to the beautiful country trails or enjoy a leisurely horse drawn carriage ride around the expansive grounds. Kids will enjoy the “Kids are Grand” day programming while parents can slip away for a round of golf or treatment in the award-winning spa.

Families can travel within the resort via its old fashioned trolley, stop by the main lodge for ice cream and even take in story time by the fire at its Timber Ridge family lodge. In addition to the outdoor pools, there’s a 50,000 square foot indoor water park and arcade.

Be sure to save some time to head off the resort and into the town of Lake Geneva. It’s a family destination in itself with water activities, a kid-friendly beach and a downtown perfect for strolling its many quaint shops and eateries. You can even walk full circle around the lake via a trail to take in the amazing historic mansions that surround this stunning destination.

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