Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Travelers through Minneapolis-St Paul are lucky enough to have not one, but two airport play spaces available to them (although we all know the truly lucky depart on their planes without any airport … [Read more...]
Mrs. Grossman’s Sticker Factory
February 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
3810 Cypress Dr. Petaluma, CA If you look back with longing to your sticker-trading days, you won't want to pass up a stop at Mrs. Grossman' Sticker Factory in Petaluma, CA. Free one-hour tours run multiple times per day, and include a video, a … [Read more...]
Del Mar Motel on the Beach
February 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
1702 Coast Bvld. Del Mar, CA The San Diego area is a family vacation wonderland (Legoland and SeaWorld, anyone?) and Del Mar Motel on the Beach is a wonderful option for your accommotions, often overlooked in travel magazines and guidebooks. … [Read more...]
Moab, Utah and Arches National Park
February 16, 2010 By 5 Comments
Since not all great places to stop with kids are along the major interstates, Pitstops for Kids! has added a new series called Off the Beaten Path. First up, beautiful Moab, Utah and its surrounding areas. We had the pleasure of visiting Moab … [Read more...]
Alameda Historical Museum
February 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
2324 Alameda Avenue Alameda, CA Sometimes, you need to find kid-friendly pit stops in the center of urban areas, too! Whether your destination is the San Francisco Bay Area or you're just passing through, The Alameda Historical Museum is a fun … [Read more...]
Tales2Go Review and Giveaway
February 11, 2010 By 11 Comments
Pitstops for Kids is very pleased to be able to offer a free one-year subscription to Tales2Go! What is Tales2Go? It's a brand new app for your smart phone that streams literally thousands of children's stories from your iPhone to your child's … [Read more...]
Coral Ridge Mall
February 9, 2010 By 4 Comments
1451 Coral Ridge Avenue Coralville, Iowa When reviewer Chelsea (of Mommalou)s family drives from Kansas City to Northern Michigan every year, they always stop in Coralville, Iowa to enjoy the Coral Ridge Mall. I know what you're thinking, … [Read more...]
Mt. Shasta Treehouse Inn
February 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
111 Morgan Way Mt. Shasta, CA My family and I have stayed at The Best Western Treehouse Inn in Mt. Shasta, CA several times, and while most chain motels are not worth a review, this one is an exception! If you're traveling I-5 and need a place … [Read more...]
Guest Post at One Travel
February 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Come join me today at One Travel, a site dedicated to travel deals and destinations. You can book flights and hotel rooms on their customized search engines, and find new travel writers through the daily blog. I'll be writing about--what else?--the … [Read more...]
McKinley Park
February 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
601 Alhambra Boulevard Sacramento, CA Some of you may know this already, but the concept for Pitstops for Kids was born after a frustrating afternoon trying to find a nice park while driving through Sacramento, CA. So you can imagine my … [Read more...]
