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Vaughan doesn’t have to be just a day-trip destination. With so many fun activities for families, Vaughan can be a terrific multi-day overnight vacation destination. With dozens of affordable hotel accommodations and a bounty of great family restaurants – many within walking distance of each other – why not make Vaughan your vacation getaway this season? Here are just a couple of sample vacation itineraries for you and your family to enjoy.
Start your family vacation with a day or two at Canada’s Wonderland. This world-class amusement park has more than 200 attractions, 17 rollercoasters, a 20-acre waterpark and so much more for the whole family to enjoy. Just down the road is Vaughan Mills – one of the largest enclosed shopping and entertainment destinations in Canada. It features over 250 premium fashion and outlet stores from around the world! Also in Vaughan Mills, you’ll find LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre! It’s here your child’s imagination will run wild with the colourful building blocks and endless possibilities for the creative mind.
All that fun is bound to take its toll, so wouldn’t it be wonderful to know your hotel is just down the road? Vaughan has many hotels near these attractions so you can forget the taxi and leave the car in the parking lot. Aloft Vaughan Mills, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan and Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre all offer easy access to LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre and the endless shopping awaiting you at Vaughan Mills. And they’re just steps from Canada’s Wonderland too – talk about convenience!
A fun family vacation adventure requires energy! With various restaurants and eateries all within walking distance of your hotel and these major attractions, easy access to a delicious fuel stop is only minutes away. Here are just a few nearby options:
Grazie Restaurant is where you can savour pasta, pizza and other familiar Italian favourites.
This family vacation begins at Dave & Buster’s – a restaurant, bar and arcade all under one roof! Parents can eat great food and watch their favourite teams on the big screen TVs, while the kids are off playing hundreds of awesome arcade games for real prizes. If you’re a competitor at heart, not far away is Putting Edge Mini Golf where you’ll find 18 holes of dizzying glow-in-the-dark fun! Then there is the Trapped Escape Room, the largest and most renowned immersive escape room. It features intricate puzzles and mysterious lavish sets, all awaiting your cunning escape skills. And these three activities are so close to each other, you can walk between them!
Speaking of walking in Vaughan, with so many accommodation options close to these popular attractions, you can maximize your daily fun and minimize your travel hassles, knowing your hotel room is just around the corner. There are three hotels that are very close to these three attractions, including Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Vaughan, Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Vaughan and Monte Carlo Inn – Vaughan Suites, which are all within walking distance of the above attractions. Vaughan takes the pain out of your family vacation logistics.
If you’re enjoying a day at Dave & Buster’s, why not eat there too? Dave & Buster’s features a seasonal menu of award-winning food options for kids of all ages. Also within walking distance of these daily destinations is B Boys – The Burger Architects! Visit for freshly made burgers, chicken, desserts and milkshakes! PZA Restaurant + Bar offers traditional Italian dining with a modern twist. Specializing in wood oven Neapolitan style pizzas, pasta and endless social plates. When you want a quick and convenient bite after a long day out with the family, you can’t go wrong at any of these great restaurants and eateries.
Vaughan is a great one-day trip, but it’s an even better weekend or week-long family getaway! With so much fun in store and places to explore, 24 hours simply isn’t enough. Find your perfect stay now!
Make the most of your visit by planning an overnight stay at one of our many luxury accommodations, incredible hotels and inns. Check out our accommodations directory for a wide range of places to stay to recharge and maximize your vacation in Vaughan!
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