Trade screen time for adventure; this growing trend shows family travelers limiting time on digital devices on vacation to prioritize quality time together. Here are 12 unforgettable family adventures that require no screens.
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Home to more than 7,000 animals, Fort Worth Zoo offers immersive exhibits, adorable lion cubs Imara and Tamu, the chance to hand-feed giraffes or join daily live keeper chats, the Texas Nature Traders program, the Junior Train Conductor experience, live animal encounters, hands-on fun and more.
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With family-friendly hotels, world-class museums, an emerging food scene and a deep-rooted Western heritage, Fort Worth is the ultimate family vacation, packed with activities like the Stockyards District, the world’s only year-round rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum, Science Museum and History, National Cowgirl Museum, Michelin dining and more.
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The Langley, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Take a screen-free escape to this 150-acre private estate in Buckinghamshire, with woodland trails, mountain biking, pony encounters, lawn games, swimming, tennis, new kids’ club, junior menus and family picnics by the lake.
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West End, London, United Kingdom
The district is home to world-renowned theater, cutting-edge retail and innovative F&B concepts, with Treehouse Hotel the ideal home base. Check out Royal Academy of Arts, Oxford Street, Sketch and your favorite theater shows like Hamiliton.
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Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya is nestled on 100 acres of Mayan coastline, where all 173 rooms and suites offer ocean views, a private balcony and a soaking tub, with options to upgrade to swim-up patios.
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Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos, Los Cabos, Mexico
Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos is the only Mexican resort with its own museum; El Gabinete del Barco indigenous gallery and museum brings Baja history to life. Solaz presents A Night at the Museum, an immersive evening with storytelling.
Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida
Find endless screen-free fun at Caribe Royale Orlando, spanning 60 tropical acres and boasting only suites and villas. The resort offers shaded biking trails; a private lake for catch-and-release fishing; and a Sport Court offering pickleball, padel and basketball.
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, Winter Haven, Florida
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is designed for children ages 2–12, with adventures that keep kids moving, building and exploring together, like climbing aboard 50-plus colorful rides or navigating LEGO-themed play zones.
Hotel Viata, Austin, Texas
Just minutes from downtown, Hotel Viata is the perfect place to put phones away and enjoy guided hikes, yoga classes, and proximity to both Zilker Park and the Boardwark at Lady Bird Lake, make keeping kids active a breeze.
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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, Escondido, California
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk offers endless resort amenities and engaging on-site activities, such as eight pools, five recreation centers, two golf courses and an on-site theater.
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Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu, Nasu, Tochigi, Japan
Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu’s agritourism focus led to immersive amenities to teach families about agriculture. The Farmer’s Academy, held annually every summer, allows children ages 6–10 to work through the harvesting process and deliver fresh vegetables.
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Camping Marmolada Malga Ciapela in Belluno, Italy
Set against the Italian Alps, Camping Marmolada Malga Ciapela offers a charming outdoor getaway. Families can embark on mountain adventures like hiking and skiing or unwind on the sundeck.
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