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As a disability travel writer, I have a lot of unique experiences exploring accessible destinations and attractions with my family. Every once in a while something sticks out as exceptionally fun and accessible – we share those here.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne is the all encompassing family vacation destination that I’ve always wanted and never knew about. We stayed in The Bradley – designed by the latter half of Vera-Bradley – right in the heart of town. The entire city is a massive art installation, with sculptures and paintings waiting for you around every corner. We fed a giraffe at the beautifully accessible zoo, kayaked off of an accessible launch, ate our way through the farmer’s market, played mini golf at a fully accessible course, and even got to run the bases after a TinCaps game.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is small town charm with big city convenience. As a massive college town, there are endless libraries, restaurants, cafes, and ice cream shops. But they also have the museums, gardens, all abilities playgrounds you hope for in a bigger city. As a Wheel the World Verified Destination, it was easy to plan and know exactly what we were getting ourselves into.
Park City, Utah
Did you know that you can watch our U.S. Olympic ski team practice for free in the off season? Utah’s Olympic Park is fully accessible and offers two free museums in addition to the opportunity to watch Olympic athletes. Beyond the park, you can stroll accessible trails, discover nature at the EcoCenter, blow up pretend dynamite at the Park City Museum, ride a free accessible trolley, and eat your way through historic downtown. If you’re craving an adrenaline rush, you can extend your trip with adaptive adventures at the National Ability Center.