Vacation Destinations for Every Generation

Vacation Destinations for Every Generation
A view of Glacier National Park in Montana. Val Bakhtin/Dreamstime/TNS
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Plan your next vacation with extended family in mind. Here are five ideas that may appeal to multiple generations.

Montana’s Magnificent National Parks

Montana’s national parks provide an extraordinary window into nature’s glory. And there are few places on the planet as stunning as Glacier National Park. Located in a rugged corner of Montana not far from the Canadian border, the iconic Many Glacier Hotel lures visitors from around the world, eager to see the disappearing glaciers, hike aside azure-colored lakes, and catch a glimpse of resident wildlife. The secluded, five-story, 214-room gem offers old-world-style guest rooms and a Swiss Alpine theme within an unparalleled lakeside setting. To the south, Yellowstone, a nearly 3,500-square-mile wilderness recreation area sitting atop a volcanic hot spot, is a nature lover’s nirvana. Visitors to this storied national park, America’s first, stop to ogle what they came for. Perhaps it’s a grizzly with cubs, a lone wolf, or a moose snacking in the marshy grass. Recent flooding has caused some restrictions. Check for updates.
For more: NPS.gov/yell; NPS.gov/glac; Xanterra.com

Visit Boston

If your clan craves an urban adventure, splash into Beantown aboard a history-filled, narrated Boston Duck Tour. Take the sports fans in your crew to Fenway Park for old-timey baseball stories—or, choose from an impressive lineup of concert performances. Visit the Franklin Park Zoo and stroll through Boston Common, a 50-acre green space that once served as a cow pasture for local residents. Spend time on the historic Freedom Trail, where you can tour Paul Revere’s home as well as other important landmarks. Paddle on the Charles River or consider a visit to one of the nation’s newest national parks, Boston’s Harbor Islands National Park, for eco-minded, sea-faring fun.