With summer fast approaching, many families are in the midst of planning a vacation or weekend getaway. Whether you prefer road trips, flights, beach destinations, or mountain landscapes, the U.S. has so much to offer families who want to enjoy time together.

In my latest article for Travel + Leisure digital, I’m looking at the best small towns in the U.S. for family travel. It’s time to pack up the kids and get ready to explore some unique destinations.

Among the small towns featured, there’s an island in Ohio, a town with not 1, but 2 national parks, the waterpark capital of the world, and a town that has the biggest Christmas store in the world!