How about an all-inclusive that's reasonably priced, family friendly, has good reviews, around the corner from town and is not too far away?

https://www.mountainviewgrand.com/

Three words. Ben.a.dryl.

JK

I think redeyes are inhuman, at any age!

If you like national parks, I have to say we really enjoyed ourselves in South Dakota...the scenery was incredible, and if you stay in Custer State Park, there's a lot to drive to that's phenomenal without needing to keep changing hotels which would be harder to do with a baby I'd think.

Fly somewhere south where there's a beach. Or maybe that is just me . . .

Chatham, Cape Cod.

Husband is a redhead and not too into the “sun” destinations—I’m going to Florida for two weeks without him!

Jt that resort looks so cool! Is food included?

The site I was on said all inclusive but I have never been there so don't know for sure. They probably have different packages. I liked the barn with animals. I always miss my dogs when on vacation so this way I could still get an animal fix.

When my kids were the age Emmett will be, we loved going to the New Jersey shore. The kids would nap on the beach. For some reason they would sleep like the dead. They loved sitting at the edge of the ocean and slapping their hands in the water and laughing at the waves. Since they weren't walking, Mom and Dad wern't running after them. It's nice to just spread a blanket under an umbrella and chill. At night we walked on the boardwalk while pushing a stroller and in the morning we put them in seats on our bikes and rode the boardwalk. If you go in June the weather is nice and the crowds have yet to descend. Back then, we went to Ocean City . It is very family friendly.You could fly to Philadelphia and drive about an hour and a half. Now I drive to Chatham on Cape Cod and sit on a private beach on a pond!

Fly to Boston, rent a car and drive 2 hours to Cape Cod. I know I am partial, but it is a great vacation destination. You can day trip to Martha's Vineyard and/or Nantucket by Ferry. Emmett will return sporting Boston Red Sox onsies!

I grew up in PA., going to the "Jersey shore". I think it is fun with kids who are the right age for the boardwalk (though I no longer know which are nice and which are seedy) and it does have nice, wide, sandy beaches and pretty good wave action.

As someone now in New England, I prefer the shore/coast here. I just find it more charming, with nooks and crannies, and a lot less development and more trees, grass, sea roses, etc. The architecture is also, more charming (with the exception of maybe Spring Lake or Cape May?)

Agree with Mtn. We went on a couple of family vacations to the Jersey Shore to/from Six Flags (before they opened one in MA.) Robo, you can stop in Maine to visit Mtn. and then come to the Cape to visit us. I am always up for visitors and will gladly show you around our neck of the woods!

LOL, sure! I just babysat for a cousin's baby and she cried pretty much nonstop. I tried everything. My kids now question my skills so I need another chance!

Doesn't the ferry come in to Portland? Pretty close to me. Oh and I think my3dogs and localeater, and after the cape you can keep going and see Sue.

It's the first annual Emmett Fan tour!

If you’re looking for. Mountain retreat that isn’t still too cool, can you fly to North Carolina (Charlotte maybe) and drive to the NC mountains? Or Atlanta and hit the north GA mountains? There are great places to rent, it’s scenic for driving, many water activities nearby, and hiking plentiful for all abilities.

Vancouver is awesome, but more fun when the bunnage is a little older and can enjoy Stanley Park, the zoo, Capilano Suspension Bridge, the islands, etc.

Quebec City?

Cape Cod in June will be sunny but not necessarily hot. Baseball games, shallow water areas to run around in, fried clams, lobsters...playgrounds...you might enjoy Boston (baby is not going to remember this trip).

Have fun choosing!

Outside, you are right, the NC mountains will be very nice in June. Asheville or Boone/Blowing Rock. They are easy drives from the CLT airport. I have never been to north Georgia, but I have a colleague who is there.

But if you don't want to drive, NYC, Boston, DC, maybe Nashville? I would not want to fly further west. Maybe Chicago?

You are a lot more adventurous than I if you would be willing to be a tourist in a city like DC (my home town) or NYC with a baby. That does NOT sound like fun: spending a couple of nap times in a hotel room, then time for Emmett to do something other than sit in a stroller would leave little time for sightseeing. I vote for Boston to the Vineyard and relaxation.

Delilah You make a good point, I am used to him in potato stage (easily portable) but it is possible he might be crawling at that point.

Denver is also awesome in June. So walkable in the downtown area and good public transit. I was there in June 2017. But that starts to get to be a pretty long flight from where you are. It is 3-3.5 hours from here nonstop.

If you're even considering Burlington, VT, Shelburne Museum is quite near there. It's fantastic - and huge. You could tour for days and still not see it all. You can set your own pace and see what you want. If you time it right you could attend the lilac festival at Shelburne Farm. I believe they still have evening picnics and an orchestra during that. I'll try to attach a link - this is my second attempt - I'm rather clumsy on this new computer.shelburnemuseum.org

I will make my plug I always make when Burlington,VT comes up --- rails to trails!

They have the coolest bike trail anywhere; here is a pic of part of it

Mtn, that is so cool. I don't think I've ever been to Vermont, even when I lived in NY state.

Mtn, now I want to go there!

burlington, my hometown is great and lots to see do, including Stowe and the Ben & Jerry's factory tour, great fun for all ages, and on the way to Stowe. Lake Champlain will still be chilly in June, but if you're not beach types, there is a one hour ferry from BTV to Port Kent, NY, you can ride over and back as foot passengers (cheaper), there's absolutely nothing to do in Port Kent, but the ride is just glorious both ways, views of the Adirondack Mountains in NY and Green Mountains in VT, spectacular scenery.

I'm also partial to the Thousand Islands of NY, Singer Castle and Boldt Castle are excellent tours for the architecturally inclined, but would be lost on an infant. Niagara Falls is about 3.4, maybe 4 hours from TI, that's also a "must do" for Americans and Canadians IMO, and the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, on the way to Niagara Falls, is just great for kiddos of all ages. Babysitting services at my house in the TI region too, we are about 45 minutes south of Alexandria Bay and an hour from Clayton, both charming (A-Bay for its retro honky tonk and Clayton for its general cuteness and walkability) and fun. Ship watching on the St. Lawrence Seaway is a fav pastime there, as many areas have great vantage points for watching the huge lakers, tugs, Canadian and US Coast Guard ships, private boats and yachts and the occasional cruise ship (small). Lake Ontario, though much larger than Lake Champlain, warms up much more quickly and there are spectacular state parks, Southwick, Sandy Island and Westcott all have wonderful, kid friendly, sandy beaches, Westcott has camping facilities.

I am now trying to convince my chums since 3rd grade (many many moons ago) that a birthday trip to BVT is in order. Our birthdays are July 26, August 13 and August 26. We've been celebrating our month-long birthday for years now.

lakeeffect - Do you know if there are local bike rentals? I already have one chum inquiring!!!!

I would imagine there are bikeshares in Burlington?

There are non-stop flights to Calgary, and from there you can visit Banff, which I have yet to see, but it's on my list.

yes, we rented bikes for the whole family easily

lemme look, i have a tshirt from there

ETA - Local Motion.. http://www.localmotion.org/  right at the trail

Delilah, can I also recommend a bnb and a few places to eat?

It's a little quirky but so pretty; http://www.oneofakindbnb.com/  (I just realized my screen saver is a pic of the view from our little cottage there).

For pizza, try American Flatbread pizzas and salads (a chain but excellent).

For surprisingly upscale Italian (oddly in what looks like a Swiss lodge): Trattoria Delia. I also hear Hen of the Wood is super.

A big THANK YOU mtn!

I love Vancouver. If you can handle that long of a plane ride, I would go there.

Washington and Boston are also great cities.

Everyone here has wonderful ideas. Let us know what you decide!

Can I put in a good word for the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York? I live in Skaneateles and would highly recommend the area. There are wineries, great hiking, fishing...you could rent a cottage on the lake. (Plus, Auntie Jojo would love to babysit for a night so you two could enjoy a night out.)

Finger Lakes

(I should also add that my brother lives in Burlington and absolutely adores that area. Also, I spent a weekend in Cape May (NJ) this summer and loved it there, too.)

My friends live in Ithaca so another vote for the Finger Lakes. Lots of great parks and hikes, wineries, culture, good food. As Jo says, the whole finger lakes region is great - diverse. Lots of history too, Seneca Falls home to women's rights national park.

Although if you're nursing, you can't really drink much wine, can you? Perhaps by then Emmett will take a bottle? Otherwise the winery region might be too much teasing! That said, I go there all the time and have only once done the winery thing. We like hiking and viewing the many waterfalls much more.

You know, I had never really considered travelling around the Northeast/ New England area because I figured it was close enough to the Maritimes that I would rather explore more exotic destinations. But I must say you are make a very compelling case!

If you decide on New England, the seacoast area can be wonderful, as can the Lakes Region and the White Mountains in NH. From stem to stern it's only 3-4 hours for ALL of that!

I had never really considered travelling around the Northeast/ New England area because I figured it was close enough to the Maritimes that I would rather explore more exotic destinations.

I agree with this assessment; much of it will look like home. But, if you just wanted something more low-key, there are many good options. Places where it would not feel like a waste if you ended up sitting in a porch watching the view while Emmett napped. OTOH, we always travelled everywhere with our kids and you seem pretty chill.

I went to school in Ithaca, and the summers there are so glorious that I forgave the weather the rest of the year.

Robo, long week-end roadtrips to Maine (and sometimes further New England) are one of our favorite things to do, and we try to go at least twice each summer. Camden, Bar Harbor, Boothbay, Kennebunkport, Freeport... we love seafood and can spend an entire week-end just touring around eating mussels and lobster. :) One of our favorite places that we've returned to is Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay. Their front porch is perfect for an afternoon cocktail!

We've also spent a long week-end at the hotel Terrilynn mentioned above, the Mountainview Grand.

Oh, and I meant to add... a few years ago I surprised Hubby with a trip to Washington DC for his birthday at the end of June. He's a military history buff & has always wanted to visit Arlington, the museums, the war memorials, etc., etc. I absolutely enjoyed the trip much MUCH more than I ever expected I would and I enthusiastically recommend it - BUT - the heat in Washington at the end of June was like nothing I've ever experienced before. I don't know what it was about that particular heat... the humidity maybe?? but I thought it would kill me. We'll go back again for sure, but not in June!

Cruise?

Thanks to all for your feedback and we have decided on...Burlington! We will get the ferry in to Portland and...not sure from there! Maybe drive through the White Mountains?

We would never have thought of this destination without you all so thank you!!

My heart was set on Vancouver but I just can’t imagine inflicting a baby on a red eye flight for fun. My husband really wanted to do a road trip instead so here we are!

I think you will like it! You MUST eat at Central Provisions in Portland.

The Shelburne Museum is a treat. I would put that on my list.

Definitely on the list! And the ferry too.

DS graduated from the University of Vermont in Burlington and one of his favorite sights was to watch the sunset over the Adirondack Mountains - either from a bench on Battery Park or up on the hill where the school is located. Add Ben and Jerry's ice cream and it's even better.

We made many trips to Vermont while he was in school and our favorite time to visit was in the fall when the foliage is spectacular. However it's a beautiful state any time of year and we loved driving through all the scenic little towns and stopping at roadside farm stands.

We contemplated buying a second home there and letting DS live in it while in school but it's an 8 hour drive from our home and we realized that we just wouldn't be able to spend that much time there.

You're going to have a wonderful vacation. I think DH and I will have to make a trip back there - its been too long.

Maire

https://newengland.com/today/travel/vermont/most-beautiful-places-in-vermont/

Good choice Robo! You'll take the high speed ferry, which is about 5 hours to Portland. I could not wrap my head around how to fit the White Mountains in but they should not be missed. Lots to see and do (my old stopping ground, as both my parents grew up in the North Conway area and we had a vacation home there for many years.) Check out this link: Scenic drive

I would not do a time zone change at this age. You and Mr. Robo can easily adapt but baby cannot. He'll be stuck on Nova Scotia time for sleeping and feeding and you'll be on west coast time.

When our kids were babies we only traveled as far as Vancouver Island on the ferry or to the interior which is about a 5 hour drive. We didn't do time changes until they were about 6-7 years old. But being on the west coast, like the east coast, we had a lot of choices for holidays which didn't involve time changes..

Just wanted to let everyone know that we have booked our trip. We are going to Montreal instead of Burlington, to visit my good friends there. But we are spending two days in Ogunquit and two days on the way back in Lincoln NH. Trying to keep the packing up and shifting hotels to a minimum with that baby!

just got back from his first academic conference with mom! Hotel room plus teething...oh my my.

Hats off to conference travel with a baby! Hotels do not seem very baby friendly. At my upcoming conference they are at least promoting a lactation room for moms.

My co-worker with three small kids doesn't really do anything other than regional conferences. Trying to do any distance with 3, the oldest being in kindergarten, is too much.

This was very convenient, only an hour away, and dad came with! So, not bad.