San Francisco is one of the top destinations on the West Coast for families! With so much history, culture, and fun activities there’s so much to see and do no matter what your family is interested in! Traveling with kids can be stressful, that’s why it’s so important to plan activities in advance so you always have fun things planned! Hiring airport transfers to SFO should also be a part of … [Read more...]
Museums and historical travel in Eastern Tennessee
December 1, 2017 By
From the Manhattan Project to coal mining and civil rights, Eastern Tennessee offers diverse and rich history lessons for families visiting the region. If you came with your family to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Knoxville, stay an extra few days to explore the history of the area. Historical travel in Eastern Tennessee: Museum of Appalachia: This living history … [Read more...]
Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich Vermont
October 2, 2017 By
The Montshire Museum of Science is considered one of the best children's museums in the US, and for good reason. The museum has some wonderful exhibits inside, but perhaps the best (and most unique) part of the museum is the outdoor water park and nature trails. The Montshire is so full of exhibits and activities that we couldn’t hope to get to all of them in a single morning, so we settled for … [Read more...]
The Magic House: St. Louis Children’s Museum review
May 15, 2017 By
In the last few years, our family has visited a number of children's museums around the country. Generally speaking, you can't go wrong, but The Magic House: St. Louis Children's Museum stands out. Boasting 55,000 square feet of play-based learning, The Magic House ranks among the city's top attractions for families. St. Louis Children's Museum review: What to do: Here's the thing about the … [Read more...]
Outside the box budget Seattle vacation
April 4, 2017 By
There are many wonderful cities worth spending a vacation in, and Seattle is certainly high on the list of cities where you have the ability to really tailor-make your experience based on what your idea of a great urban weekend is. Budgets can be tricky, but if you're willing to take advantage of good deals on Apollo RV rentals and think outside the box a little bit then you can absolutely enjoy … [Read more...]
Nebraska travel: Omaha museums to visit with kids
August 1, 2016 By
Omaha, Nebraska is a thriving metropolis offering lots of attractions to families for a vacation close to home, including arts, sports, outdoors activities, and a number of quality museums. Our family recommends two Omaha museums to visit with kids: the Durham and the Omaha Children’s Museum. Visiting the Durham Museum with kids The Durham Museum, housed in Union Station, honors Omaha’s … [Read more...]
Ultimate family vacation in Pittsburgh for the younger set
May 16, 2016 By
If you have toddlers and preschoolers who love Daniel Tiger and visiting kid-friendly attractions like children's museums, consider an easy-to-plan summer getaway to Pittsburgh. How to plan a vacation in Pittsburgh: If you're not sure where to start in the planning process, or aren't familiar with this kid-friendly city, Visitpittsburgh.com/Kidsburgh is your one-stop destination to book your … [Read more...]
Fernbank Museum, Atlanta GA
April 18, 2016 By
Whether your travel destinations for summer take you to Atlanta or simply through Atlanta, The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a wonderful place to stop with kids. With six extensive permanent exhibits and several visiting exhibits (including one on geckos through the summer!), an IMAX theater, a museum store and cafe, you could easily spend a day here. (At very least, you'll want to plan … [Read more...]
Shasta Cascade pit stop: Turtle Bay Exploration Park
February 29, 2016 By
If you've taken I-5 on a west coast road trip, chances are you've driven right through Redding, California. We had passed through numerous times before we had the opportunity to stop and check out this Northern California town. If you're looking for a place to stop with kids, it's a great choice! The Sacramento River runs through town, offering plenty of opportunity for families to cool off in … [Read more...]
Visiting Atlanta with kids: Children’s Museum of Atlanta
February 19, 2016 By
Downtown Atlanta is a quintessential “pit stop,” boasting an array of attractions to break up a long road trip, from the Coca Cola museum to Centennial Olympic Park to CNN’s headquarters. In the center of this thriving metro sits the Children's Museum of Atlanta. Newly renovated with a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math education) programming, the CMA offers families, … [Read more...]
