The holidays is my family's favorite time to visit a Disney theme park (psst: the weeks between Thanksgiving and school break are ideal for beating crowds and high prices!). What makes this such a magical time? Read on for a round up of seasonal … [Read more...]
Christmas at Gillette Castle State Park
December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
67 River Road East Haddam, CT If you're driving I-95 this holiday season, plan a pit stop at Connecticut's one and only 'medieval' castle...now all gussied up for Christmas! Gillette Castle State Park showcases famous Sherlock Holmes stage actor … [Read more...]
Regional Snow Parks: Winter’s Best Pit Stops!
December 2, 2010 By 3 Comments
If you're traveling by car this holiday season, or have a family vacation road trip planned for this winter, don't forget that snow parks can offer a cheap, fun, and festive alternative to traditional play spaces or restaurant pit stops. Often free … [Read more...]
Mt. Hood Railroad Polar Express
November 26, 2010 By 1 Comment
110 Railroad Avenue Hood River, OR It's that time of year...when everyday roadside attractions become magical! The Mt. Hood Railroad offers scenic tours through the Hood River Valley and the Columbia Gorge, and during the holiday season, they … [Read more...]
Four pit stop-worthy children’s museum holiday exhibits
November 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
'Tis the season to travel, and while braving those interstates, you and your family will need places to stop along the way. What better opportunity to visit one of these four children's museums featuring holiday exhibits sure to get your family in a … [Read more...]
Coeur d’Alene Resort’s Fantasy Cruise to the North Pole
November 11, 2010 By 1 Comment
Bet you never knew the North Pole is in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho! Celebrate this holiday season while in the Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho area with a family Fantasy Cruise to the North Pole, hosted by the Coeur d'Alene Resort. These 40 minute … [Read more...]
On the Rise Bakery
May 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Mod Post: Safe holiday travel everyone!
December 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
We're staying home this holiday season, and couldn't be happier to do so! If you're enjoying (or not enjoying) lots of the white stuff, come visit me this week at 5 Minutes for Going Green as I dream of a green (and turquoise blue) Christmas and … [Read more...]
