Best Vacation Spots For People With Disabilities
From beaches to amusement parks and museums, discover which vacation destinations are mobility friendly.
If you plan to use a wheelchair or mobility scooter on your next vacation, you will want to choose a destination that will not restrict your access. That’s why we have created this handy list of vacation destinations in the United States which provide extraordinary disability access. Here, you will find excellent destinations including beaches, amusement parks, nature parks, and museums.
Beaches
If you are traveling to Hawaii, then you will be glad to know that Hanauma Bay in Honolulu, HI loans out beach wheelchairs free of charge to visitors with mobility impairments. Kailua Beach Park in Honolulu, HI also offers beach wheelchairs at its concession stands.
Looking to find some beach time in the Midwest? Ludington State Park in Ludington, MI has an accessible boardwalk and also offers beach wheelchair rentals.
If you are planning a beach trip in California, then you should consider putting San Diego, CA at the top of your list. That’s because almost all of San Diego’s major beaches including Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and La Jolla Shores provide accessible areas for those in wheelchairs as well as mobility scooters.
Amusement Parks
The happiest place on Earth is also known for providing excellent mobility access. Both Disney World in Orlando, Fl, and Disneyland in Los Angeles, CA are the parks most famous for accommodating guests with special needs.
If you plan to travel in the Midwest, then you will want to book plans at Holiday World in rural Indiana. This theme park has been voted the most family-friendly theme park in the USA for several years. It is also an excellent budget choice.
If you are looking to vacation on the west coast, then you will be glad to know that Legoland in Carlsbad, CA offers excellent mobility access. However, the park does request that you contact them at least two weeks in advance so they can better accommodate you.
Nature Parks
Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, CO has accessible trails, boardwalks, campsites, and public buildings. It is one of the best national parks when it comes to overall mobility access.
Taking a vacation in the south? Then Congaree National Park near Gadsden, SC is a great place to spend some time. This national park features a 2.4-mile accessible boardwalk loop through an old-growth hardwood forest, as well as accessible tours.
Museums
If you are headed to the Big Apple, then make plans to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The landmark museum offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance on Fifth Avenue entrance and regularly has programs specifically for individuals with disabilities.
In the Midwest, you will want to visit The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI. The museum is fully accessible and offers entertaining exhibits about the development of American innovations.
Desert Medical is your choice for vacation mobility solutions
Desert Medical, provides expert mobility solutions as well as medical supply rentals for all of your travel needs. With resources in 13 states including Nevada, we are available through America’s premier vacation destinations. Contact us today for medical supply rentals including mobility scooters, medical equipment, and disability transportation services.
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