If you’re young at heart with limited mobility, don’t despair, traveling is still in the cards for you. Accessible travel can be found in national parks, amusement parks, casinos, zoos, and even beaches. We’ve done the research and rounded up the top destinations for those young at heart with limited mobility.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee is just one example of the many national parks that have accessible facilities in the park. Spend time at the Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail, which has a concrete surface that can accommodate wheelchairs. In addition, pick up an America the Beautiful Access Pass that allows U.S. citizens determined to have a disability, access to more than 2,000 recreation sites for only $10.
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Say hi to Elmo, Big Bird, and other beloved Sesame Street characters with your grandchildren at Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Catch a show or parade with all the Sesame Street friends or check out the Flying Cookie Jar ride in Cookie Monster Land. Reserve a wheelchair or electric wheelchair rental from $20 to $85 per day and know you’re in great hands with the highly trained cast members. Plus, Sesame Place accommodates travelers with disabilities; it has a Ride Accessibility Program and is the first theme park in the world to receive designation as a Certified Autism Center.
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The Beau Rivage ranks number three on Business Insider’s article “The 50 Best Casinos in America”. The Beau Rivage is the tallest building in Mississippi and the casino has 110 table games and 1,800 gaming machines. The casino is located along the Gulf of Mexico and is only a few minutes away from the beach. Seniors with limited mobility can utilize The Freedom Rider Scooter Rentals located in the motor coach lobby; it is open daily and advanced reservations are advised.
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San Diego Zoo is located in the heart of San Diego in Balboa Park. The San Diego Zoo houses over 12,000 animals over its 100 acres and is the most visited zoo in the U.S. Don’t miss out on the fun –San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Safari Park have manual wheelchairs and electric scooters available for rent.
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Captain Mick Nealey has dedicated over 30 years to providing an accessible boating experience for all types of adventurers. Captain Mick’s Water Adventures has a dock that is wheelchair accessible, plus has a ramp that can accommodate heavy electric chairs. The boat rides range from two to eight hours and include sightseeing, snorkeling, and fishing.
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