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Scary Mommy 2025 Readers' Choice Awards Best Family-Friendly U.S. Resorts

Escapes that you — and your family — will love.

by Team Scary Mommy
Scary Mommy 2025 Readers' Choice Awards

You want to go on a family vacation and you want to make it worth your while. We get it, truly. These resorts across the country prioritize families: from the littlest members of your family up to good ole mom and dad (who let’s be clear, deserve a break at some point, right?). Whether you want an elegant getaway or fancy a rustic retreat, these places will earn a spot in your — and your family’s — hearts.

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1. Woodloch Resort

Hawley, PA

What Scary Mommy readers love about Woodloch Resort:

  • Endless fun for the kids; easy for the parents
  • How nice and warm the staff and owners are
  • Delicious food—especially the crumb cake
  • There’s something for all ages
  • “I feel like a kid again, not just a mom, when I am there.”

2. Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

Point Clear, AL

What Scary Mommy readers love about Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa:

  • Peaceful atmosphere filled with Southern charm
  • Beautiful waterfront property with an enchanting boardwalk
  • True Southern hospitality with gracious staff
  • The pool complex and diverse activities
  • The butterflies during the monarch migration and feeding the ducks
  • Its rich, 175+ year history, which is a great learning tool for families

3. The Hotel Hershey

Hershey, PA

What Scary Mommy readers love about The Hotel Hershey:

  • Family-friendly luxury with historic elegance and relaxing views
  • The kindest, most accommodating staff who deliver incredible service
  • The beautiful gardens, the new villas, and varied cuisine
  • Family-friendly options with something for everyone (golf, swimming, shopping) and closeness to Hershey Park

4. Winnetu Oceanside Resort

Edgartown, MA

5. Blackberry Mountain

Walland, TN

6. Sunriver Resort

Sunriver, OR

7. Big Cedar Lodge

Ridgedale, MO

10. Grand Wailea

Wailea, HI

Photos Courtesy of Big Cedar Lodge, Blackberry Mountain/Ingalls Photography, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Gaylord Hotels, Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Grand Wailea Resort, The Hotel Hershey, Sunriver Resort, Hilton Hotels, Winnetu Oceanside Resort, Woodloch Resort