Extended families used to live closer to one another – a Sunday afternoon picnic was all you needed for a family reunion and relatively (get it?) easy to put together. These days, our families are separated by thousands of miles, financial obligations and crazy family schedules and commitments. It’s simply not as easy as getting in the car and driving across town or out to the family farm any more. (If it is still that easy for you - count your blessings!)
Chances are good that you're searching for a family reunion gathering spot in a town some distance away or in an area you're unfamiliar with.
The best fishing holes, huckleberry patches, hometown restaurants and family entertainment options are usually not found in the yellow pages or in flashy full-color advertisements. In my experience, the best spots are the ones recommended to you by friends and family or trusted locals.
With that thought in mind...
You're invited to share your real life family reunion experiences, especially as it relates to a specific location. Share your recommendations and let others benefit from your experience. Did this location work? Why or why not? What did you love and what would you do differently next time?
Click below to read the family reunion location reviews written by other visitors. If you, too, have been to the specific location mentioned, feel free to add your comments and rating.
All of these reviews have been submitted by real people, planning real family reunions.
"Seasons" at Bear Lake, Utah





Bear Lake Utah and Idaho has long been a favorite meeting place for families, and The Seasons at Bear Lake can provide luxury lodging for up to 68 people ...
Zion, Utah





Hi All! I have two fabulous homes right near Zion National Park for family reunions. I have others as well as needed, but can sleep up to 50 in these ...
Secluded Cabin Rentals at Elk Lake Lodge in Montana





Elk Lake Lodge in Montana offers secluded cabin rentals, plenty of space for family fun and activities and you can even plan a fishing trip. Montana makes a great family reunion location.
Estes Park, Colorado





Great location, quiet little tourist town. About 1.5 hours NW of Denver high up in the mountains. We stayed at the World Mark condo's right on the river....
Squirrel Creek Ranch
near Ashton, Idaho





Squirrel Creek Ranch sits amid beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife and offers the perfect family reunion location or vacation rental for those seeking ...
Lost Antler Ranch, Estes Park, Colorado





WOW! We just finished up our family reunion and all 43 of us agreed, it was the BEST ONE EVER! We had the entire property to ourselves (if you don't need ...
Great Place in Texas for your Family Reunion

Spending time with the majority of your family at one place is always relaxing, right? My family and I visited a great place in east TX, located in Crockett,...
Crowne Plaza PHILADELPHIA Downotwn
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Philadelphia: birth place of the nation, home of Benjamin Franklin, and final resting place of the Liberty Bell.
If you are considering Philadelphia ...
Plan on a Kauai reunion vacation
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Here is a link that I came across while planning our next family vacation. This Kauai Vacation Rentals was such a find, they had the most beautiful, affordable ...
Carriage Lane Inn
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Our Murfreesboro Bed & Breakfast Inn is perfect for you. Whether you are looking for a quiet weekend for two, an intimate bridal luncheon for ten, or a ...
Beachwalk Resort, an hour from Chicago on Lake Michigan
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Great place for a family vacation or a family reunion. Pool, putting green, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, beautiful cottages and grand beach ...
North Litchfield Beach, SC
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Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach or North Litchfield Beach offer many wonderful affordable large vacation rental homes in a family-friendly beach area....
Yellowstone National Park
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There are plenty of attractions for outdoors types in this lovely treasure. Flying in to the Jackson Hole airport is a quaint and pleasant experience.
We ...
Brackett Creek Inn, Bozeman Montana
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Our family spent 5 days at the Brackett Creek Inn, nestled just past Bridger Bowl Ski area in the Bridger Mountains. There are a couple of things that ...
Gonzales Family Reunion
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Sneaky Pete's was a Fun Family Atmosphere! There was something for everyone. They have two pool decks with a small kiddie pool, 4 volley ball courts,...
Brian Head Utah Summit Chatelae
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It was big and accomadeted all 70 of us. We didn't know the area too well but found fun things to do. The kitchen was nice with walk in kitchen. Plenty ...
McCall, Idaho
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We have held two family reunions there. We have six families, with fourteen grandchildren and 15plus great grandchildren. Ages from infant to 70. It ...
Florence, Italy
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For an exclusive family reunion location in Italy, choose our Historical Home Villa il Poggiale, in the heart of Chianti, 15 miles away from Florence.
We ...
The Doubletree Hotel Chicago/Alsip
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This newly renovated hotel includes 15,000 sq feet of banquet space and 193 guests rooms. It also includes a picnic area outside where your family can ...
Coram Ranch - Shasta Lake, CA
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This location was recently used for our family reunion the second week of July, 2009. It consists of a huge main house with commercial size kitchen, with ...
Silver Falls State Park and Conference Center near Salem Oregon
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A wide variety of lodging is available. Activities nearby include such things as hiking, swimming, horseshoes and volleyball. A dining hall serves 3 meals ...
Koinania Cottages and Cabin in Missouri
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We have held family reunions here and everyone has enjoyed the fishing in the small stocked lake and swimming down by the "swimming hole," which is actually ...