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Oklahoma and Texas both boast a variety of landscapes, including plains, hills, river valleys and cliffs. Kid-friendly resorts in Oklahoma and Texas range from rustic settings with cabins to luxury accommodations at four Diamond establishments. Kid-friendly resorts offer outdoor and indoor activities just for youngsters, as well as things youngsters and their parents can do together. Several resorts are located near waterways and on cliffs.

Southern Oaks Resort

• Southern Oaks Resort in Langley, Oklahoma, encompasses 30 acres of forested land sitting on Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, a man-made lake covering 46,500 acres of surface area with a 1,300-mile shoreline. The Resort Family Cabin accommodates four adults and two children and has a front porch, electric fireplace, satellite television with DVD player, full-size kitchen, full bath and a loft. The Deluxe Family Cabin sleeps six and has a living room with sofa bed; the loft has a queen-size bed and television with DVD player and video game jacks. Activities include basketball, volleyball, hiking and swimming.outdoor playground equipment

Westin La Cantera Resort

• The Westin La Cantera Resort, a AAA four-Diamond resort, sits on top of the highest point in San Antonio. The property, once used as a quarry, features live oaks and limestone cliffs. Its Family Time in the Paradise package includes connecting rooms, resort credit, and free food and drink for kids under 12. Westin Kids Club for children 4 to 12 years old offers educational and fun activities, and Parents Night Out. Activities include culture, music, arts and crafts, and indoor and outdoor workouts. Resort amenities include six pools and two golf courses.

Fin and Feather Resort

• Fin and Feather Resort in Gore, Oklahoma, specializes in large gatherings, including family gatherings, weddings and youth events. The resort is nestled among the rolling hills of Green Country on Lake Tenkiller, a lake covering about 13,000 acres with more than 130 miles of shoreline. Facilities include an enclosed swimming pool and kiddie pool, sun deck, sand volleyball court, basketball court, tennis court, disc golf, playground, outdoor skating, three picnic pavilions, convenience store and Soda Steve's, the onsite eatery. Cabins feature kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, satellite television and outdoor grills.

Barton Creek Resort & Spa

• Baron Creek Resort & Spa, a AAA four Diamond Austin resort, encompasses 4,000 acres of rolling hills in Texas Hill Country. Camp Barton provides summer day camp activities, with kids divided into age groups, 4 to 6, 7 to 12 and 13 to 15. Activities include cooking classes, water games, rock climbing, animal lessons and field trips to the Austin Children's Museum. The resort has geocaching and nature scavenger hunts for families. Recreational facilities include tennis courts, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools and a golf course. Guest rooms have flat-screen televisions, Internet access, video games and refreshment center.outdoor playground equipment

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