Where family fun meets convenience: The year's best all-inclusive resorts in America
Beth Luberecki,
FamilyVacationist.com
A stay at an all-inclusive resort can make for an easy-breezy family vacation, and you don't even have to travel to Mexico or the Caribbean to enjoy an everything-is-included kind of trip. There are all-inclusive family resorts across the U.S. where lodging, meals, and activities are rolled into a single price, no passport required. Here are my top picks for the best all-inclusive resorts in the United States.
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1. Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, New York
Mohonk Mountain House makes the most of its scenic Hudson Valley setting on the shores of Lake Mohonk, offering activities like kayaking, swimming, hiking, archery, and a nine-hole Scottish-influenced golf course. The resort's listed as a National Historic Landmark, and kids love its old-fashioned soda fountain, as well as the Junior Naturalist program and the kids club for ages four to 12 (which runs all summer long and on weekends and holidays during the rest of the year).
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There are seasonal activities like ice skating and snow tubing, plus any time-of-year amenities like an indoor pool. Most activities are part of the all-inclusive resort rate (spa treatments, horseback riding, and rock climbing are an extra cost), along with three farm-to-table meals per day incorporating local ingredients. Special promotions offered throughout the year help add even more value to a stay.
2. C Lazy U Ranch
Granby, Colorado
Easy to reach from Denver, C Lazy U Ranch offers stellar programming for kids and teens, with counselor-supervised activities like archery, swimming, and games, plus off-site trips for teenagers like overnight camping and whitewater rafting. Families eat breakfast together at the all-inclusive dude ranch, then the kids and teens head off with their peers while the adults get to choose their own daily adventures.
Horseback riding is a focus here, but other activities include fly-fishing, hiking, and mountain biking during the warmer months of the year and snowshoeing, snow tubing, ice-skating, and cross-country skiing during the winter. Adults can sneak in some self-care with a cold plunge or sauna session at the new Lazy You Hideaway, and luxe cabins (many of which have stone fireplaces) make for welcome retreats at the end of a busy day.
3. Woodloch Resort
Hawley, Pennsylvania
It's easy to understand why Woodloch Resort continually winds up on lists of the best all-inclusive resorts in the U.S. and beyond. Lodging options include guest rooms that can accommodate up to six people and vacation rental homes for more space to spread out, and each stay includes a meal plan in the resort's dining room.
There are more than 30 activities offered each day, from hayrides and pool games to bingo and archery tag, plus nightly family-friendly entertainment. And that's on top of all the amenities found throughout the Poconos Mountains resort, which include indoor and outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, bumper boats and go-karts, disc and mini golf, and fishing docks. No wonder families come back here year after year.
4. Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake
South Casco, Maine
Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake offers a classic New England lake vacation combined with an all-inclusive experience. Rates at the full American plan resort that's open during the summer and fall include three meals a day and all activities, which range from tennis and pickleball courts, disc golf, and a daily kids camp program to waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, and paddleboarding on Sebago Lake.
Lobster bakes and weekly cookouts on the resort's private island add to the fun, and accommodations include one- to four-bedroom cottages with views of the lake. Located within an hour's drive of Portland, the southern Maine property's been drawing families and multigenerational groups for more than 100 years and provides lots of ways to connect and make memories.
5. Brooks Lake Lodge and Spa
Dubois, Wyoming
Dating from 1922, Brooks Lake Lodge and Spa sits in a prime location in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole and just a mile from the Continental Divide. The all-inclusive resort is open for summer and winter seasons, and it's an ideal place to escape from everyday life.
Rates include all meals (including an afternoon tea), the use of amenities like a sauna and hot tub at the spa, and activities that include horseback riding, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and archery in the summer and snow tubing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and cross-country skiing in the winter. There's also children's programming during the summer, and the resort's Family Cabins offer plenty of room for the whole crew plus great views of the mountains and lake.
6. The Ranch at Rock Creek
Philipsburg, Montana
Escape to Montana for a luxury all-inclusive resort experience at The Ranch at Rock Creek. At this high-end dude ranch and family-friendly glamping resort, you can stay in lodge rooms, luxury cabins, log homes, or a converted historic barn, providing lots of options for both small families and multigenerational groups.
Rates at the four-season resort include all daily meals, beverages, and a year-round activities program offering everything from horseback riding and fly-fishing to mountain biking, ice-skating, and archery. The kids will love sapphire mining, learning frontier skills, and exploring the local landscape with a master naturalist, while older guests can take advantage of on-site photography workshops and the hammocks available at the resort's Respite on Rock Creek.
7. The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island, Georgia
Located in Georgia's Golden Isles and only accessible by boat, The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island isn't just an all-inclusive resort. It's a whole all-inclusive island, with seven miles of unspoiled beaches, 8,000 acres of salt marshes, 3,000 acres of upland, and personalized naturalist-led activities like bird watching, fishing, hiking, and kayaking to help you explore it all.
Boat transfers, three meals a day, nonalcoholic beverages, use of recreational equipment, guided excursions, and accommodations are all included in nightly rates. With an occupancy limit of just 32 guests, it's easy to find peace and quiet. And if you've got a big enough group, you can even have the island all to yourself, with options available for full-island rentals.
8. Alisal Ranch
Solvang, California
Spread across 10,500 acres in Santa Barbara wine country, Alisal Ranch puts a modern spin on the classic Old West–style vacation. Studios, cottages, and guest homes are done up in contemporary cowboy-chic decor, and nightly rates include accommodations, full daily breakfast and dinner (including beverages), and activities like biking, kayaking, fishing, and wine tastings at local vineyards.
Kids six and under stay for free here, and kids of all ages will love the arts and crafts room, petting zoo, and lawn games. For even more fun, book the Adventure Alisal package to add on two extra activities per night per room, like horseback riding, axe throwing, and golfing at one of Alisal Ranch's two championship courses.
9. Blackberry Farm
Walland, Tennessee
Located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the much-lauded Blackberry Farm is the crème de la crème of all-inclusive resorts in the U.S. At this over-the-top luxurious resort, families can book traditional guest rooms, suites, cottages, or multi-bedroom houses.
Rates include all meals during a stay, a true treat considering you'll get to enjoy Blackberry Farm's renowned cuisine that features ingredients from its own garden and land as well as the local region. A seasonal outdoor family pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and an on-property trail system for hiking spanning more than 12 miles will keep everyone on the move. The resort is known for its excellent kids programming, but take note that kids clubs and many other activities are an additional charge.
10. Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
Highland, New York
With a name like Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, it's not surprising that horseback riding is at the center of all the action here, with trail rides for beginner to advanced riders and activities like horse parades and horseshoeing demonstrations if you're not sure about saddling up. In the summer you can ride a banana boat, kayak, hike, play mini golf, or make a splash at the outdoor pools and waterslides.
When temperatures drop, it's time for ice-skating, skiing, snow tubing, laser tag, and the resort's indoor water park. Meals, snacks, and activities are included in the regular resort rate at the Hudson Valley all-inclusive resort, and bunkbed rooms and suites are ideal for families.
11. White Stallion Ranch
Tucson, Arizona
One of the best dude ranches in Arizona, White Stallion Ranch is going to get even better with a total main lodge and bar renovation coming this summer. White Stallion's all-inclusive rates cover meals, accommodations, and most activities, which include horseback riding, axe throwing, rock climbing, and archery.
There's also a petting zoo, movie theater, e-bikes, pools, hot tubs, and a spa at the full-service dude ranch, and an activity concierge and handy phone app help keep everyone in the family busy and on schedule. Horseback riding lessons take place several times a day for different skill levels (for ages five and up), and if you've got little ones, kids five and under stay free here.
12. Vista Verde Guest Ranch
Clark, Colorado
For an active, all-inclusive vacation in the mountains, plan a trip to Colorado's Vista Verde Guest Ranch. Open for family stays in the winter and summer (plus adults-only stays during the fall), the all-inclusive dude ranch takes care of everything during your trip. That includes lodging in either private cabins or lodge rooms, three meals a day (with beverages), and a wide range of seasonal activities.
Horseback riding, hiking, fly-fishing, and paddleboarding are on the schedule during the summer, while sleigh rides, ice fishing, snow tubing, and cross-country skiing will fill your days during the winter. The resort offers programs for kids, tweens, and teens, including a new morning program for three- to five-year-olds (leaving time for naps in the afternoon).
13. Paws Up Montana
Greenough, Montana
Luxury meets the great outdoors at Paws Up Montana. Set on a 37,000-acre ranch along the Blackfoot River, the resort features 28 luxury homes and 36 glamping tents done up in modern western style. Nightly rates include three meals per day (including beverages at lunch and dinner), airport transfers, on-property transportation, and a slew of activities like archery, cross-country skiing, snow tubing, pony rides, and hiking along miles of marked trails. There's enough to keep everyone busy among the included activities, but you can also add on additional guided experiences that include horseback riding, dogsledding, fly-fishing, and rappelling. Think of it as a choose-your-adventure kind of all-inclusive vacation.
14. Fair Hills Resort
Set on the North Shore of Pelican Lake, Fair Hills Resort feels like sleepaway camp for the whole family—and that's what guests love about it. You'll stay in simple but comfy one- to four-bedroom cabins, most of which have been renovated recently but still have plenty of wood paneling for that rustic vibe. Three meals a day are part of the all-inclusive rate, along with so many activities and amenities you'll need a vacation from your vacation.
There's tennis, pickleball, sailing, waterskiing, and golf, and daily sports lessons are included with your stay. Swim in the lake or heated outdoor pool, or take part in daily activities and events like water aerobics, bingo, and ice cream socials. The Tuesday night Hootenanny—performed by resort staff—is the longest-running musical show in the Upper Midwest and a guest favorite.
15. Tyler Place Family Resort
Swanton, Vermont
For a classic summer vacation with the kids, Tyler Place Family Resort definitely delivers. Set on Lake Champlain and open from late May through early September, the Vermont resort offers something for everyone in the family. All-inclusive rates cover nightly accommodations (think cozy cottages or family suites with a separate bedroom for parents), a ton of activities, and three meals a day (plus snacks).
Ten age-staggered programs for babies to teens in the mornings and evenings give the kids time with their peers and the grownups a chance to explore some of their own interests, with the afternoons are reserved for family time. One of the resort's unique perks is separate dining for parents and kids at dinner, allowing the adults to enjoy some cocktails and conversation.
This year's 15 best all-inclusive family resorts in the US originally appeared on FamilyVacationist.com.
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