Kid friendly ratings, critiques, and praises.
August 28, 2011
When Dad and I were in Las Vegas this summer, seeing “Believe” was at the top of my must-do list. I’m a huge fan of Criss Angel’s Mindfreak TV show, and I knew I had to see him perform live. We actually had tickets to the original “Believe” opening in 2008, but production delays pushed ...
August 26, 2011
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is served by one major highway–US 64 from Williams, Arizona, an hour to the south. Although the road is well maintained and served by several tiny towns with gas and food, it can get quite crowded during the major tourist seasons. While we made the drive later in ...
August 25, 2011
On a recent trip to San Diego, California my husband and I took our 3-year old son and 10-month old daughter to Sea World. Like so many other places, it was a destination we had visited in our pre-children days so venturing out as a family was a new experience. Our hotel in Hotel Circle was ...
August 22, 2011
Home to the world’s first skyscraper, the infamous Al Capone, and a thriving theater community, Chicago, Illinois is a popular destination with attractions for all ages, including the following 5 museums (listed alphabetically). Come see why these museums have proved to be a favorite among many, and explore their treasures for yourself. Adler Planetarium A National Historic ...
August 21, 2011
Sedona, Arizona is well-known for its stunning red sandstone, plethora of spas and New Age centers, and thriving arts community. As a booming tourist town, Sedona can be slightly overwhelming for first-time visitors. Dad and I love guided tours, so we signed up for the Sedona Trolley. About Sedona Trolley Sedona Trolley got its start ...
August 19, 2011
Jerome, Arizona is a largely preserved historic mining town turned hippie enclave. In the heart of the Verde Valley, an easy drive from both Prescott and Sedona, Jerome is particularly notable for its location on the side of a mountain. The 30 degree incline has earned Jerome the moniker “America’s Most Vertical City.” With a ...
August 18, 2011
A Popular destination choice for many foreign and domestic visitors, New York offers an exciting array of museums and attractions for people of all ages. Listed alphabetically, the following five museums are among the best in New York, where families can explore everything from fossils to fine art, and come away with a greater appreciation ...
August 17, 2011
Dad had one basic request for this cross-country adventure. He wanted to experience a real, honest-to-goodness, cowboy-style chuckwagon supper. I’m sure he thought he meant out under the stars, after a good hard ride on horseback. And maybe we’ll still do it before this trip is over. But in the meantime, we discovered something just ...
August 16, 2011
Arizona’s Verde Valley region was settled in the late 1800s and early 1900s to support copper mining in the local mountains. By the 1940s, however, the copper boom was over and the region was nearly deserted. Today the area is an interesting mix of retirees and artists, many of whom settled in the region during ...
August 15, 2011
Central Arizona’s Verde Valley is a hidden treasure. With the Verde River as a natural water source, the region was settled in the late 19th and early 20th century when rich veins of copper were found in the local mountains. Although today the Verde Valley is best known for the resort town of Sedona, Clarksdale’s ...
