A family bike trip is a great way to spend time together. On a bicycle trip, you can explore a new place or see the area where you live from a different perspective while getting exercise all at the same time. Having young children who are too small to ride their own bikes need not deter you. With the right kids bike seat, you can bring them along for the ride.

A destination bike trip can be a great part of a family vacation. However, no matter where you live, there are plenty of family-friendly trails and routes available. Here are some of the top family bike routes in the country.

1. San Diego Mission Bay Bike Path

Mission Bay in San Diego has over 27 miles of shoreline. The Mission Bay bike path encompasses approximately 12 miles along the perimeter of the area, so this is a good place to bring your electric surf bike. Not only will you ride along sandy beaches, but you will also travel through two wildlife preserves, where you can see shore birds in their natural habitat, and 10 different parks. To add a little excitement, cap off your family bike trip with a roller coaster ride at Belmont Park.

2. Black Hills Mickelson Trail

The Black Hills of South Dakota cover an area of 5,000 square miles of breathtaking granite spires and evergreen forests of pine and spruce. Running approximately the entire length of the Black Hills, the Mickelson Trail offers over 100 miles to explore. If this seems like too much for your family to handle on your hybrid bikes, fear not. There are 15 trailheads along the length of the route where you can stop to rest before turning around. The trailheads are also where you can purchase trail passes, giving you access.

The Mickelson Trail is a defunct rail line that was converted to a multiuse trail in the 1990s. Therefore, it is relatively flat and should not pose much of a challenge to young or inexperienced riders. The Mickelson Trail passes through four tunnels and allows you to view some of the most magnificent scenery on Earth.

3. New York Central Park

Even in the depth of an urban jungle like New York City, there are still places where you can take a family bike trip. Central Park is not the only NYC park, nor is it the biggest, but it is probably the most famous because of its location in Manhattan and its prominence in movies and television. Central Park is also a good place for families in the city to enjoy a fat tire electric bike excursion. It offers six miles of wide, paved trail through wooded areas and open spaces, connecting to all the park's attractions along the way.

4. New Orleans City Park

City Park in New Orleans is another urban bike trail worth checking out. At only four miles, it's the shortest route on this list, but it takes you by Carousel Gardens, where you can ride the antique wooden merry-go-round. It also takes you past the oldest stand of live oak trees in the world.

These are only a few of the many possibilities for a family bike adventure. Get everyone outfitted with bikes from an online retailer.