4 All-American Family Vacation Ideas

Go Dogsledding

Bond with man’s best friend in Jefferson, New Hampshire, at the Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel from December through January. Guides encourage families with kids to “meet the dogs, and even help drive the sled,” says familyvacationcritic.com. Choose from trips and tours that last for several hours, a full day, or overnight. Rides start at $300 per sled; call for rolling-sled prices; dogslednh. com.

Take the Ride(s) Of Your Life

Visit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, for an underappreciated place to seek thrills. Experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park in the country. The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world. Plus, there’s a water park and countless other attractions to keep every family member entertained. It’s open daily from May 10 through Labor Day (the first Monday in September); weekends only from Labor Day through November 2. Tickets start at $48.99 per person if purchased online; cedarpoint. com.

Wander around on a Dude Ranch

Located in Augusta, Montana, “Triple J has everything an ambitious cowboy could long for, says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and horseback rides. The ranch operates from June through September; kids- and adults-only programs are available. All-inclusive stays start at $1,360 per adult, $1,276 per teen, and $1,168 per child; triplejranch. com.

Dig for Dinosaurs

Most kids (and adults) love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruits, Colorado. The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children. You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions throughout the year. Kids work alongside professional paleontologists(古生物学家) as they search for new bones and tracks at the 150-million-year-old dig site. Digs start at $125 per person; museumofwesternco.com /dino-digs.

If you’re new to San Francisco, paying the city a visit, or simply looking for a new playground for you and your dog, here are four of the finest dog parks in San Francisco.

Corona Heights Dog Park

Often visited by residents from all over the city because of its nearness to the Randall Museum, Corona Heights Dog Park offers pets and owners breathtaking view after a steep hillside climb, and a fenced dog area that allows dogs to let loose without a leash（狗链）. Owners will also enjoy the playground, tennis courts and basketball courts.

Dolores Dog Park

The grounds of Dolores Park once served as camps for those who were left homeless by the 1906 earthquake, but now are often visited by crowds of Mission District people. Four-legged friends can also wander about carefree off-leash while making friends with other members of the doggie community.

Pine Lake Dog Park

Famous for its place as a rest stop for hundreds of species of birds to fly to and from warmer climates, Pine Lake Park is also prized by city dogs and their owners for their nice hiking paths, picturesque lake suited for swimming, and off-leash area on the park’s west end that lets dogs run free.

Buena Vista Dog Park

With a history of 146 years, Buena Vista Park is San Francisco’s oldest park. Dogs and owners with plus energy will love burning it on this park’s steep paths and winding staircases. Dog owners should have good control over their dogs, as it’s quite easy for dogs to get separated when going through Buena Vista’s many twists and turns.

Budget Hotels (经济型酒店) in Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury is one of the most central areas in London. There are many traditional-style small hotels. The hotels listed below are our picks of the best budget hotels in the area.

Arosfa Hotel

Arosfa Hotel lies on the corner of Torrington Place and Gower St. The Arosfa was once the home of the famous Pre-Raphaelite painter, Sir John Everett Millais. The hotel takes pride in the quality, cleanliness and value that they offer to their guests. For your comfort and safety, smoking inside the hotel is not allowed.

Address: 83 Gower St, London, WC1

Breakfast: English breakfast

Internet service: Free WiFi and two personal computers for guests

George Hotel

The George is a friendly and comfortable smoke-free hotel on a quiet street in North Bloomsbury. All rooms have a work desk and tea/coffee facilities are provided. It’s only a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross, St Pancras railway station and Euston railway station.

Address: 58-60 Cartwright Gds, London, WC1

Breakfast: English breakfast

Internet service: Free WiFi

Ridgemount Hotel

The Ridgemount is one of the cheapest hotels in the area. A friendly place and the standard rooms with shared bathrooms are provided for guests. You can speak Welsh or English with the hotel workers. They will be happy to provide useful advice on the area.

Address: 65-67 Gower St, London, WC1

Breakfast: English breakfast

Internet service: Free WiFi

Arran House Hotel

The Arran House is a popular family-run hotel. It’s a little more expensive than the other hotels in the area. Rooms with shared bathrooms are provided.

Address: 77-79 Gower St, London, WC1

Breakfast: English breakfast

Internet service: Free WiFi