December 11, 2010
Baltimore Maryland may not be the first U.S. location you think of for a family friendly vacation. The major tourist attractions of Washington, D.C., are after all only a short drive away, and until recently, Baltimore had neighborhood’s geared more to urban renewal than tourism for children. Baltimore has always been a fascinating cultural mix ...
December 11, 2010
Previously we explored the well known tourist attractions of Baltimore’s inner harbor, its water taxis, and historic Fort McHenry. But there’s a lot more to explore in Baltimore for families. First of all there are some unique small museums that you won’t find anywhere else. We loved the classic Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. ...
December 9, 2010
In the mid-western United States, Chicago Illinois is the go-to destination for exciting urban activities. The largest city in Illinois, Chicago has plenty of sights to see, the beaches of Lake Michigan, some grand hotels, and a bustling environment combined with a comfortable, family-friendly aesthetic even in its upscale restaurants. Maybe it’s a heartland thing, but ...
December 9, 2010
After you’ve perused all the wonderful exhibits and artifacts in the Smithsonian Museum’s vast collection and enjoyed the Smithsonian sponsored National Zoo, there are still many, many more exciting museums and other attractions to take the kids in the D.C. area. Just driving or walking past the White House or the U.S. Capitol is awe inspiring. ...
December 9, 2010
Washington D.C. is packed with attractions for the whole family. There are as many outings as there are families who visit, with free museums, great parks, amazing historical sites, and cultural icons like the Washington Monument and the Nation’s Capital building itself to bring out the oohs and ahhs among travelers of all ages. Finding ...
December 8, 2010
Skiing and toddlers. Okay, so that’s kind of an oxymoron. While older kids will love kid focused ski lessons – and many programs now start at the age of five – the tiniest travelers are not going to get the hang of skis and poles. But put the words ski resort and toddler together and ...
December 8, 2010
There are so many wonderful things about Hawaii and the island of Maui in particular, that families can easily spend ten vacations on any one island and still be eager to come back for more. Maui has diverse climates – the green, wet Hana area with its wonderful to explore switch back highway; the dry ...
December 7, 2010
Possibly the two most important elements of any trip – with or without children – are what you’ll eat and what essential but sometimes forgotten items you’ll bring on your journey. Let’s start with a look at mealtime. Not exactly a news flash, is it? When you get hungry, you get cranky. Small children ...
December 6, 2010
As the holidays appoach, many of us are planning to visit relatives, take a vacation, or at least plan for one the next time we can afford to take it! Planning is something we love to do, often conceiving an idea for a trip, outlining the places we want to go, and then spending many ...
December 6, 2010
La Jolla, Spanish for jewel, is more than just a suburb of San Diego. Only fifteen minutes from San Diego proper, it features lovely beaches, pleasant dining spots, and a number of fun tourist attractions. The town also holds the relatively small, family friendly Stephen Birch Aquarium and Museum, and the longtime home of the ...
