Travel Ticker, a leading inspirational travel website, has teamed up with Education.com, the go-to website for involved parents of school-age kids, to provide the top destinations that offer opportunities for both travel deals and enjoyable learning experience.

Below is a list of the top five educational family vacations in the U.S.

1. San Francisco
The City by the Bay, steeped in history and family-friendly cultural experiences, tops Travel Ticker's "edutainment" list. From the 1800's gold rush to the impact of Silicon Valley innovation today, California's history will be in almost every kid's curriculum. Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island, walk along the Golden Gate Bridge, ride a cable car and explore the interactive Exploratorium at the Palace of Fine Arts. Or hop in the car and take a short drive to the Redwood National Forests, Monterey Bay Aquarium and a number of California Missions. stock.xchng
4. Chicago
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