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Oct. 14, 2026 Omni Dallas Hotel Presented by Inside Hotels Make Room for Your Next Great Escape At Omni Dallas Hotel, pool time can be part of your city itinerary. The downtown stay offers well-appointed rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a convenient central location, and a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the skyline. Start with coffee at Morsel’s, then head out to explore Dallas before the kids start lobbying for another swim. Back at the hotel, Restaurants on Lamar offers plenty of choices for dinner, while Mokara Spa gives adults an excuse to sneak away for a massage. After a full day downtown, head upstairs to plush bedding and city views. Book Now ⮕ Four Stays Worth the Escape Margaritaville Nashville Downtown Nashville with kids doesn’t have to revolve around late nights. Margaritaville Nashville Downtown brings an island mood to SoBro, with contemporary rooms and a rooftop pool overlooking the city. Start with coffee from Starbucks, then explore Broadway, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and other downtown sights nearby. Back at the hotel, JWB Grill serves American favorites, while spacious suites give families more room to spread out. Come afternoon, head to the rooftop for a swim, skyline views, food and drinks from FINS, and live music that brings a little Music City energy poolside. Book Now ⮕ Live! by Loews - St. Louis A Route 66 road trip with kids deserves a fun stop along the way. Live! by Loews - St. Louis puts families in the middle of downtown, with the Gateway Arch nearby and Ballpark Village right outside. Well-appointed rooms serve as an easy home base, while Stadium View categories add a fun backdrop even if baseball isn’t the main event. The hotel can provide a Pack and Play or high chair upon request, saving you precious packing space. Downstairs, Clark & Bourbon serves steaks and Midwestern flavors, while room service has you covered when everyone’s ready to call it a night. Book Now ⮕ Switzerland Inn At Switzerland Inn, the family vacation comes with its own little mountain world. Set directly on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the historic inn pairs sweeping views with Main Lodge rooms, cottages, and houses. Spend the day swimming, playing lawn games or pickleball, browsing the shops, or sneaking away for a spa treatment. There’s plenty nearby too, from Linville Caverns to scenic drives through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Back at the inn, grab dinner overlooking the valley at Chalet Restaurant before ending the night around the fire pits. Book Now ⮕ The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton Asheville is a mountain town with a creative streak, and The Foundry Hotel fits right in. Housed in a former steel foundry in The Block, the hotel blends its industrial past with contemporary comforts fit for a family trip. Spacious Double Queen rooms give the whole crew a comfortable home base for exploring the city, with exposed brick walls nodding to the building’s history. Start the morning with breakfast at The Refinery before heading out to explore downtown, just a quick walk away. Spend the day browsing quirky shops, checking out local art, or getting a taste of the city’s famous food scene. Book Now ⮕

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