1901 NW Carden, Pendleton, OR The Pendleton Family Aquatic Center is one of the most affordable pit stops I've seen in a long time! If your family destination for summer takes you along I-84 near Pendleton, OR, you'll want to stop! The park … [Read more...]

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA I learn about a lot of great pit stops here at Pit Stops for Kids, but sometimes, I'm still blown away! This is one of those times! The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is such a unique and comprehensive place to … [Read more...]

Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve
Image by Tianna9 via Flickr15101 Lancaster Road Lancaster, CA Think you can't find rolling hills and wildflower habitats right outside of Los Angeles? Think again! If your southern California family vacation takes you down I-5 (especially from … [Read more...]

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Image via Wikipedia Thank you to reader Erin Hull for submitting the following pit stop for review! She has been entered in our monthly sponsor giveaway! 3411 Sherman Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana Rated one of the top ten zoos in the country … [Read more...]

On the Rise Bakery
Bridge St & Esplanade Richmond, VT Sometimes, you just want to have your cake and eat it too! And if your family vacation takes you through scenic Richmond, Vermont, On The Rise Bakery offers just that...literally. A wonderful place to stop … [Read more...]

Hormel SPAM Museum
1101 N. Main St. Austin, MN If you've ever wondered what exactly is in that famous mystery meat, and you happen to find yourself driving along I-90 through Minnesota, you simply have to stop with your family at Hormel's SPAM Museum in … [Read more...]

Whale Watching in Crescent City, CA
1001 Front Street Crescent City, CA Crescent City, CA has long been a favorite location for whale watching year-round, but the best time to get a glimpse of a gentle giant or two is in May! If you find yourself traveling along scenic Highway 101 … [Read more...]

Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road Pine Grove, CA Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park makes for an excellent family road trip pit stop while you're exploring California's Gold Country. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills eight miles east of … [Read more...]

Wheeler Historic Farm
6351 South 900 East Salt Lake City, UT Traveling this spring or summer? What better way to take a break from summer vacation family fun (ie, the long drives!) than to run around a real farm? The Wheeler Historic Farm, listed on the National … [Read more...]

Umpqua Discovery Center
409 River Front Way Reedsport, Oregon Set along a boardwalk on the Reedsport Riverfront, The Umpqua Discovery Center is a cultural and historical museum designed to teach visitors about daily life in the town back when it revolved around whether … [Read more...]





















