Multi-generational travel is a great way to celebrate a
special occasion or a family reunion. But
if cruising on a mega-ship or visiting large theme parks with thousands of
other people doesn’t meet your idea of quality togetherness, there are other
options.
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| Houseboat for rent at Grider Hill Marina on Cumberland Lake in Kentucky |
SPLASH AROUND
Love water activities—but hate sticky saltwater at the beach? Rent a houseboat on Cumberland Lake in southeastern Kentucky. Either Grider Hill Marina on the northern end
of the lake or Water Way Adventures to the south is a prime location for
renting houseboats. Cruise on your private resort, and park in a secluded cove. Large, luxurious houseboats easily sleep 12, and
several boats can be moored together to accommodate larger groups.
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| Larry enjoys driving the boat. |
Simple to operate, rented boats come with hands-on learning time
and two-way radios for help if you have questions later. With fully equipped kitchens, TV’s, back-end
slides, hot tubs, and gas grills, houseboats offer ready-made entertainment literally
right outside the door. Kids, parents, and
grandparents will enjoy relaxing or whiling away the hours swimming and fishing—then
cooking up the day’s catch. Go ashore
for to discover natural areas that aren’t accessible from land.
Advantages of vacationing on a houseboat include only
unpacking once (bedrooms have more storage than a typical cruise ship cabin),
warm water and sunshine during the day, and star-lit skies at night. Beautiful scenery is unspoiled by development
at Cumberland Lake
NATURE ROCKS
For families who love nature and outdoor activities—and that
includes anything from leisurely strolling along the Tennessee River Trail to
bravely hang gliding off a mountain—there’s no better place than Chattanooga. It’s a great vacation spot whether family
members choose to simply savor the scenery or challenge their muscles to the
max.
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| Lovely bridge at Rock City |
Gently kayak through downtown on the Tennessee River, walk a
cave trail to Ruby Falls, or visit Rock City. This family attraction provides
trails through beautifully landscaped gardens, unusual rock formations, an
observation point where seven states are visible on a clear day, and live music
and shows.
For indoor nature fun follow the path of a raindrop from the
Appalachian Forest to the Gulf of Mexico through visitor friendly exhibits in
Tennessee Aquarium’s River Journey.
Ocean Journey takes that story under the waves for a look at saltwater
creatures and habitats.
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| Fountain near the Trail of Tears in Chattanooga, Tennessee |
More to do: Ride the carousel at Coolidge Park, bike or walk
along downtown trails and by the Trail of Tears fountain. Want more challenge? Try
white water rafting on the Ocoee River, hang gliding at Lookout Mountain FlightPark, or rock climbing under the Walnut Street Bridge.
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