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Grandparent Adventures in North America

Make lasting memories with your grandchild on learning adventures packed with exciting field trips designed to keep explorers of all ages engaged. Learn about marine life in Hawaii, discover the Grand Canyon, or search for dinosaur fossils in Utah — most importantly, do it together!

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The iconic Wonder Wheel in New York City features red and blue passenger cars on its colorful steel frame against a clear sky.

NYC Mosaic: An Exploration With Your Grandchild

6 days
(4.92)
Let's Go!
Starting at
2,249
New York
Ages 9 – 16
Grandparent
Journey into the past and explore the present with your family in NYC, where the city’s iconic spots create a mosaic of influences from around the globe.
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A grandmother and grandchild wearing climbing gear and helmets smile together while ziplining in the wooded forests of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Outdoor Discovery on Vancouver Island With Your Grandchild

7 days
(4.84)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,999
British Columbia
Ages 9 – 14
Grandparent
Kayak, canoe, zipline, rock climb and camp your way through the wooded forests of Vancouver Island with your grandchild, learning all kinds of new skills along the way.
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A young grandchild laughs while whitewater rafting on Idaho's Salmon River, holding a blue paddle and wearing an orange life vest amidst forested mountains.

Whitewater Rafting on Idaho's Salmon River With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
1,899
Idaho
Ages 13 – 17
Grandparent
Float off on a whitewater rafting adventure with your grandchild on the Salmon and Snake Rivers as you learn about paddling, petroglyphs and pioneer history and go camping on the beach!
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Scenic view of rolling hills and a pier along the coastline of Channel Islands National Park in California.

Explore the Channel Islands With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
3,199
California
Ages 9 – 12
Grandparent
Explore Channel Islands National Park, learn watersport techniques, experience marine life up close with an expert and snorkel in the kelp forest.
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A smiling child points at a large NSA cryptologic wheel display at the National Cryptologic Museum in Washington, D.C.

Spy Kids: Sleuths & Secrets With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,399
Washington, D.C.
Ages 10 – 14
Grandparent
Decode D.C.’s history of espionage with your spy kid grandchild as you visit the city’s most notorious spy sites and learn about investigative gadgets from former CIA and NSA agents.
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Passengers sail on the 95-foot windjammer Angelique along the Maine coast.

Sail the Maine Coast With Your Grandchild

5 days
(4.86)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
1,549
Maine
Ages 12 – 15
Grandparent
Sail with your grandchild aboard a 95-foot windjammer, and drop anchor each day to independently explore islands, beaches and an uninhabited island! Plus, sleep in bunks below deck!
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A young boy smiles while surfing on a wave in the tropical waters of Hawaii.

Snorkeling, Surfing & Submarines in Hawaii With Your Grandchild

9 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
5,599
Hawaii
Ages 10 – 14
Grandparent
Get your feet wet with your grandchild on a marine adventure through the islands as you surf, snorkel and ride a submarine through the warm, tropical waters of Hawaii.
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Island Hopping on Georgia’s Barrier Islands With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
3,199
Georgia
Ages 9 – 12
Grandparent
Adventure awaits for you and your grandchild as you sail on a shrimp boat, climb a storied lighthouse, meet injured sea turtles and search for nesting turtles on a night beach walk!
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A woman and her grandchild smile together in California with the Golden Gate Bridge visible in the background.

Bridges, Redwoods & Alcatraz: San Francisco With Your Grandchild

6 days
(4.94)
Let's Go!
Starting at
2,449
California
Ages 10 – 14
Grandparent
A jailhouse that has stories to tell, bridges that stretch across the sparkling sea and the tallest trees on Earth — discover these and more in the Bay Area with your grandchild.
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Misty of Chincoteague: An Island Adventure With Your Family

6 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
1,999
Virginia
Ages 8 and up
Family Programs
Discover the real-world setting of Marguerite Henry’s “Misty of Chincoteague” with your family and explore the island habitats where wild ponies roam among diverse wildlife.
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A grandchild and adult in Missouri engage in a hands-on science activity with butterflies resting on their hands.

A Scientific World of Discovery With Your Younger Grandchild

6 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
1,899
Missouri
Ages 6 – 8
Grandparent
Delve into science, technology, engineering, art and math with your grandchild during hands-on experiments and activities with scientists and art experts.
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Ruby Falls, an underground waterfall in Chattanooga, Tennessee, cascading down a cavern illuminated by vibrant purple and pink light.

Underwater and Outer Space: Chattanooga With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,499
Tennessee
Ages 9 – 12
Grandparent
Learn all about Chattanooga and beyond as you and your grandchild ride a historic train, experience a space simulator, visit an underground waterfall and spend a night at an aquarium!
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