Cliff Creek Cellars: family-friendly vineyard and tasting room

Located in the heart of Southern Oregon's wine region, Cliff Creek Cellars is a family-friendly vineyard that makes for a great stop for families vacationing in Ashland Oregon or enjoying fishing, hiking, or rafting along the Rogue River. Surprised? Don't be! More and more wineries are becoming family-friendly destinations, and Cliff Creek is a prime example. What makes Cliff Creek great for … [Read more...]

Portland happy hour picks: Where to go for happy hour with or without the kids in Portland

If you're visiting Portland without the kids, have older kids with discerning tastes (as mine have become as they get older) or have younger children who appreciate great dining atmosphere over crayons and chicken nuggets (not mine at that age!), you'll want to try one (or all!) of the following Portland restaurants with happy hour deals, lively ambiance, and a true Portland city feel. 23 … [Read more...]

Dining in Whistler Village: where to eat on a budget

A walk through Whistler Village's famed Village Stroll will take families past plenty of dining options, but a perusal of menus will show that most fall in the mid-to fine dining category. While families vacationing in Whistler should plan for at least one culinary night out, for the rest of the time, it is possible to dine in Whistler on a budget. Below, find our top tips for saving on dining at … [Read more...]

Touring Virginia City, Nevada with kids

Located thirty minutes outside of Reno Nevada, Virginia City takes families back in time to an era of unprecedented wealth in silver and gold mining history. The drive to the boomtown from either Reno or Carson City is scenic and dramatic (and kids should be on the look-out for wild horse herds…we were lucky enough to spot one). Virginia City lies over the crest of a hill; the first thing … [Read more...]

Guide to Portland food carts with kids

Ever since getting my first taste of food cart eating in Vancouver last June, I've sought out food trucks and carts while in cities. I've found great food cart fare in Boston and traditional hot dog cart fare in New York City, and given Portland, Oregon's foodie bent, I wasn't surprised to find the food cart craze had hit the City of Roses as well. During an overnight at downtown Portland's … [Read more...]

Exploring Vancouver, B.C.: Granville Island with kids

When I set out to explore Vancouver's Granville Island on a sunny Monday afternoon, I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. Known best for its upscale public market and boutique shops, I certainly didn't think it would have much to entice kids. I was wrong. Granville Island began winning me over before I even got there: from the dock at the very end of Hornby Street, I waited (all of two … [Read more...]

Sumpter Junction Restaurant

2 Sunridge Lane Baker City, OR The following review was submitted by Ken of the blog Ken's World. Thank you, Ken, for your contribution to Pit Stops for Kids! Sumpter Junction Restaurant makes for a great pit stop along I-84 while driving through Eastern Oregon. What makes Sumpter Junction more than just a diner? The G-Scale train that passes through the restaurant every few minutes while … [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 for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, On The Rise is more than just a quaint eatery; it's kid-heaven. Located adjacent to a park, kids can burn off energy … [Read more...]

Tupelo Honey Cafe

12 College Street Asheville, NC While on the road with kids, we all know there's a time and place for quick, easy stops at well-known, comforting-in-their-familiarity fast food chains like McDonald's and the like. But there are also times when you'd be doing yourself a disservice by turning a blind eye to the local options. After reading The Q Family Adventure's account of dining options in … [Read more...]

The Original KFC Restaurant

688 US Hwy 25 W Corbin, KY While driving I-75 en route to Disneyworld, Disboards user 'Disney Janet' (now of Seattle, WA) stumbled upon the original Kentucky Fried Chicken outside of Corbin KY. “There is a little museum there and it was neat and free. It is definitely one of my strongest memories of our drives down to Florida as a kid.” After touring the museum, grab lunch or dinner and … [Read more...]