No one on their death bed declares, "I wish I'd spent more time at the office." It's a common complaint that we don't get enough time with our kids, parents, siblings and other family. Cut loose from the chains for work and spend five days reconnecting with your family away from hectic daily demands.
Whether you simply want to get some face time with the kids, or you want to plan a fun multi-generational destination family reunion, this five-day itinerary will allow you to reconnect with family members.
After all, when was the last time you got a chance to give undivided attention to a family member, without the countless distractions of work and life interrupting? Here are five days in a row to devote to a real priority in life: family.
Five Days to Bond with Family |
| Day 1 - Big Family Dinner When you arrive in town, gather everyone together and get into family bonding mode with a big family-style dinner. Gather round one of the local family restaurants for a leisurely, unrushed meal for once. Afterwards, cap the evening with some fun ice cream or dessert before hitting your hotel. |
| Day 2 - Do Democratic Sightseeing No one likes being forced to visit an attraction. Since this is time to connect with the family, why not let everyone vote on which sightseeing attraction they want to see? Give the family a list of a handful of the most popular attractions, such as Biltmore, Asheville Art Museum, Carl Sandburg Home or Smith-McDowell House Museum. Or even consider letting family members vote on one of those attractions for morning, and then a selection of popular children's attractions like Ghost Town In The Sky, The Health Adventure or Colburn Earth Science Museum in the afternoon. |
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Day 3 - Cruising for Closeness |
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Day 4 - Nature and Nurture What better way to connect with family than in a peaceful outdoor setting? North Carolina Arboretum is an ideal setting for any member of the family from toddler to grandparent. Kids can take part in Nature Activities for Kids, which includes a Discovery Day Pack for exploring the trails and gardens. Adults will enjoy seeing everything from the finest Bonsai collection in the Southeast to wandering several scenic trails. |
| Day 5 - Walk the Trail Downtown Asheville is a great place for all ages, whether you want to shop, dine or simply enjoy the vibrant energy. Take the family along the Asheville Urban Trail to find sculptures and markers detailing Asheville history. Along the way, stop into shops so everyone can find souvenirs of locally handcrafted gifts to take home. |
Interactive Asheville |
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