Weekend Getaways Archives - ROAM Family Travel

Beware of Giant Trolls Near Seattle
Some beasts are delightful.
The Ultimate New Orleans Itinerary
A week - or weekend - of family fun
Dog Days in the SoCal Desert
Poolside Palm Springs & Joshua Tree & more!
8 Reasons Why You Should Rent a Pool NOW
Poolside Palm Springs & Joshua Tree & more!
Family Favorites on the Oregon Coast
Fun in Florence, Newport & Cannon Beach
Big Bird Watching in Central California
A winter extravaganza starring millions of geese, cranes and more!
Autumn Adventures for 2021
Beach bliss, leaf-peeping & Zoomcations
Ye Olde Weekend in Mystic, Connecticut
Tall ships, lobster rolls, white whales & craft beer
Living Coastside in Dillon Beach
Getaway to a vintage California beach village in "Far West" Marin
A Winter Zoomcation in Sunny Florida
Crane’s Beach House is the perfect antidote the winter blahs
ROAM’s Guide to Family Skiing in California
Ski, board, or just play in the powder? We've got your mountain.
The Best-Ever Time to See NYC
All the masterpieces, views and deliciousness - none of the crowds
Parent Escape: 5 Luxury Stays for Valentines
Grab your sweetheart for a getaway - or plan one!
San Francisco in the Outdoors
No Pier 39, Union Square or Crooked Street from this local mom.
An Insider’s Guide to San Diego with Kids
Native daughters dish on Covid-safe beaches, scenes & dishes
21 Covid-Safe Family Adventures for 2021
Oh, the places you can REALLY go - without quarantines, vaccinations or worries
How to Move through The Mission
A local's guide to the best of SF's sunniest corner
A Yosemite Winter Gamble
Whether its a “snow globe” or “flip flop” weekend, you can’t lose.
Alcatraz: San Francisco’s Most Dramatic Outdoor Adventure
Go for the prison. Stay for the unique natural environment.
Hiking through History on Angel Island
A day - or night - of spectacular views from the center of SF Bay
Escaping to Sea Ranch
Unplug from the crazy. Plug into nature.
COVID Camping in Big Bear
A fun budget getaway to the mountains near LA
South Africa Reopens to Families
The joy of returning to the wild and the thrill of a memorable tinkle.
A Local’s Guide to Whidbey Island
Days - or weeks - of beaches, trails, farms and sunsets near Seattle
Parent Escape – The Surfrider Malibu
Mid-century classic sands, surf & style
Parent Escape – Carmel & Big Sur Getaway
A perfect wild coast itinerary with hIkes, beach time, and fabulous food
California’s Great Lakes that Aren’t Tahoe
Locals' favorite family-friendly lakefront destinations
Tips for Family Hiking Near San Francisco
Families reconnect and recharge on the trails.
Local Families’ Favorite California Beaches
Same coast. More value. Fewer crowds.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Yosemite Summer
See California's crown jewel with a fraction of normal crowds
Best Road Trips in the West
25 unique & classic must-drive vacations for families
10 Best Fall Foliage Road Trips in the West
Incredible golds, oranges and reds of the coast, high desert and mountains.
Planning Summertime in Lake Tahoe
Your complete guide to the family-friendliest shores
Go Ashore in Long Beach
Getaway for a Queen Mary stay in a cool corner of LA.
Microplastics: A Not-So-Tiny Problem
5 ways to help keep micro trash out of our oceans
U-Pick California Fruit
An hour from San Francisco, a u-pick summer fruit paradise awaits.
How to Be “Microtravelers”
Sharing small scenes and small stories from small trips near home.
The Grand-est Canyon Weekend
A Route 66 getaway to America’s biggest vistas and friendliest donkeys
Chicago’s 10 Best Outdoor Adventures
First-rate recreational activities to tackle in the Second City
Aliens Land in Kecksburg
A small-town UFO festival is a little weird, a lot hokey & pretty wonderful
A New & Refreshing Water Park near NYC
The luxury Kartrite Resort has wet AND dry fun for everyone
5 Back-to-school Breakaways
From European glamping to Maine kayaking, check out these last-chance summer escapes
Rollin’ on the Russian River
... and more splashy, summery times in Forestville and Guerneville.
Near the Island of the Blue Dolphins
Hike and kayak the unspoiled beauty of the Channel Islands.
Father-Daughter Bigfooting in Pennsylvania
Nothing like camping and bonding over a cryptozoological legend, right?
The Beauty of Fallingwater
See an architectural masterpiece and underground caverns in the forest of Pennsylvania
Oregon by Airstream
Three weeks of Oregon’s diverse wilderness and hipster towns
Memories of a Small Town Memorial Day
Sometimes the biggest memories are the small town ones.
Pedal Power in Bicycle Heaven
Marvel at Pittsburgh’s mecca for bike fans
Barcelona: 3 Gaudis in 1 Day
Short on time? Here's how to see Sagrada, Batllo & Guell - fast!
Going Deep on Catalina
Offseason stays have all the action & more “Old” California
3 Days of the Good Life in Vancouver
You can’t afford to stay, but after three days, you’ll want to
Autumn Leaf-Peeping in Woodstock, NY
Long before the Hudson River hamlet lent its name to the hippie hordes, the area was known for its beautiful…
A “Bohemian” Boardwalk Empire on the Jersey Shore
Autumn still rocks & rolls in the artists' enclave of Asbury Park
The Fastest Way from SF to LA
One mom’s insider tips for driving I-5
A Hostel Stay in Half Moon Bay
Getaway to the coast - for less.
Cheap & Cozy Cabins Outside San Francisco
Kidnap your kids and unplug for a few days.
Yosemite & Sequoia: Snow Amazing!
A winter getaway offers all of the glory but none of the crowds.
Cruzing the Boardwalk
South of the San Francisco fog, Santa Cruz beckons with sun and fun.
A Cottage in the Sonoma Woods
Follow the fresh bread crumbs to a swimming hole in Cazadero.