For kids who prefer thrills over chills, these 2025 Family Travel Award winners are just the thing to keep ’em busy.
Nonstop Fun:
There’s no time for kids to be on screens at Smugglers’ Notch Resort (or Smuggs, as many repeat guests call it) in the Green Mountains. The resort entices the under-12 crowd with eight swimming pools, including a tot-friendly lagoon whose depth doesn’t exceed two feet. An endless stream of activities from morning to night (gem mining, pirate bingo, and sing-a-longs are just the tip of the iceberg), along with an indoor playground, will prevent kids from reaching for a device. While many families choose to experience the resort together, you can sign up kids ages 3 to 15 for a weeklong themed day camp program that guarantees that you’ll get your money back if your child isn’t having fun after two days (though it’s doubtful that you’ll be requesting a refund).
TESTER NOTES: Multi-bedroom condos with full kitchens are spread around the massive property. “Research which area of the resort you anticipate spending the most time in and factor that into your choice,” suggests our tester, whose 6-year-old son was obsessed with gem mining. Read more…
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