Pack up and head out to Music City, U.S.A. for a weekend getaway paired with legendary music and down-home cooking. Add a bit of culture with a museum visit and finsih out the weekend with a cruise down the river.…
Niagara Falls in Upstate New York is one of the top waterfalls in the world. And most visitors head to the Maid of Mist boat tour. Yet find more like a state park to explore along with a movie and…
Road trips are the best for summertime exploring, and Vermont offers lots of sights for families. Just a few hours from Boston, New York City and Coastal Maine, find quaint covered bridges and lots of foodie stops, like ice cream…
The race for space isn’t over. Fiftty years ago, it was to the Moon, now it’s to Mars. So if you or your kid dreams of traveling to space, start with a bit of NASA history with a trip. Read…
After a thorough walk through the American Revolution along Boston’s Freedom Trail, it’s time for a snack. Boston’s North End offers narrow streets that lead to a hidden world of Old World shops with authentic Italian delights. Read on to…
Imagine setting off for a new land to discover and settle for your king back in the Old World. What’s out there, who’s out there and what’s needed to survive? Learn about the 1604 to 1605 colony that became the…
The kids voted and they want to head to New York City for their teen trip. I couldn’t wait to get there until I realized I would have to feed them regularly on a budget. Since I used to live…
As a family traveler writer and a youth group leader, I got voted to plan our trip to New York City for a handful of high school girls. Packed with an itinerary full of museums and must-dos, I needed budget-friendly…
Huntsville stands out as the hub of Northern Alabama, offering diverse options in dining, recreation and the arts. First NASA history and Space Camp top the list of must-dos though enjoy nearby recreational opportunities in the nearby Cumberland Plateau, part…
The carful of kids drove over 7,000 miles during our East Coast road trip to get to the eastern edge of North Americafrom Texas. Along the way we lost a SUV and nearly all of our electronic devices but we…
If it’s your first visit to New York City, then a trip to the Statue of Liberty is a must. Though it requires advance tickets, especially during the summer. I’ve got six more top tips for visiting the Statue of…
How much can you see Boston in one day with kids? With a little planning, we walked the entire Freedom Trail, earned a Junior Ranger badge, toured Old Ironsides and even walked through Harvard University. Since Boston is steeped in U.S.…