One of the nicest things about having a family is getting to go on vacation with them. And one of the best ways to go on vacation with your family is to do a sports-themed vacation. Assuming the whole family is into sports (and many of them are), this can be a whole new level of bonding among the family.

Giving specific suggestions is almost too tough here, because there are so many options to choose from. For example, just under baseball, and just for starters, you could tour Wrigley Field, from there head into Iowa and tour the original Field of Dreams (yes, the one about which they made a movie), then go east all the way to Faneuil Hall, the NYC baseball stadiums, and the Baseball Hall of Fame (the world’s oldest hall of fame at 75 years old ) in Cooperstown, NY. Tour Doubleday field, where the sport in and of itself was born, and visit the Baseball Wax Museum. And this is just scratching the surface!

It is highly recommended not to under-estimate your children. You may be surprised at the things that will NOT go over their heads. And don’t forget that it’s up to you to push their limits and broaden their horizons. Don’t be afraid to book a vacation that will give your kids a sense of the history of their favorite sports, and even include sports that they may not yet know about or particularly care for. This even includes things like horse racing, for example. Your kids may just be introduced to the sport, but come back with spectacular memories of their first Kentucky Derby. The possibilities are massive.

Internationally, there are also tons of options. Beside the obvious and expensive World Cups and Olympics, there are tons of cheaper and interesting options. One little-known gem is the windsurfing championships held every year at Cabarete, Dominican Republic, which is a reasonably cheap destination and a cheap and short flight from the USA. The best part about a plan like this is it comes with plenty of sand and surf for the family to enjoy as well, as well as amazing beach-side dining.

Of course, mom and dad are still going to be more sophisticated and jaded than the kids. One way of keeping the kids happy without getting bored yourselves is to place a bet online before going to the event. And if you are abroad, for example in the UK where sports betting is legal, it will be an option available right there in the arenas. This multiplies the adrenaline of the event many times over and lets you really get into it with the same spirit that the kiddies do!