Searching for a travel destination in the U.S.?

Question

We are trying to plan a vacation for sometime during the winter break. Since that time of year will be more expensive then we need something affordable but fun. We may possibly be traveling with a 3 year old as well so we would like to have some sort of child care/activity options. We live in Kansas City so flying might be the only option for a real change of scene. We have also considered going on a cruise but that would involve getting passports sometime soon. We have been going back and forth with ideas for months and cannot decide on what sounds best. I though I would see if anyone has suggestions as to what might work best for us. We are looking for something with a lot of activities or sightseeing, a good night life, culture, and (hopefully) some museums or attractions of that sort. We would not rule out camping (somewhere warm obviously) but if we stay in a hotel it should be nice. Beachy locals are a plus, but we would look into anything worthwhile.

Answer 1

Just as a note, DHS and INS have extended the passport dates for cruise travel to Caribbean Islands and Mexico until June 30, 2008, so if you want a cruise in winter 2008 you can still go using only birth certificates and photo IDs. The Sept 30th date noted on the news was for air travel only.

Answer 2

Try California, visit Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knottsberry Farm, San Diego SeaWorld.

You may also visit Hawaii.

Answer 3

San Diego will be best, with the Zoo, Beaches, Weather, decent downtown/night life. A nice get away from cold KC!

Answer 4

Go to CA there are lots of diffrent things to see out there. Or go on a Disney Cruise that would be fun and they have on board babysitting and stuff

Answer 5

Go california, especially bay area is the best.
http://www.bayareavisit.com/