As Northern California natives and Oregon residents, we're well-versed in Oregon Trail pioneering history, and specifically, the Donner Party. We've taken the kids to Sutter's Fort State Park in Sacramento, CA, where they first learned about the … [Read more...]
Starved Rock State Park
August 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
The following pit stop was submitted by Pit Stops for Kids reader Erica Smith. Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois' most beautiful natural landmarks. Located in Utica, Illinois and filled with canyons and waterfalls, Starved Rock offers … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 15): Westgate Park City Resort and Spa
July 11, 2010 By 1 Comment
On Day 15, we traveled down Hwy 89 from Grand Teton National Park to Park City, Utah to stay overnight at the Westgate Park City. The Westgate Park City is a beautiful resort nestled against the base of The Canyons ski resort about five minutes … [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...]
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...]
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...]
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort
December 3, 2009 By 4 Comments
1100 Nugget Avenue Sparks, NV As I disclose whenever compensated while reviewing a location, my family did enjoy a complementary stay at John Ascuaga's Nugget. We did, however, pay full price for all food and extras. This compensation came with … [Read more...]
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
September 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
1001 Fairgrounds Dr. Vallejo, CA Six Flags Discovery Kingdom may seem more like a destination than a pitstop, but given its location off I-80 and near the I-5 corridor between LA and Sacramento, it serves as a great overnight break from … [Read more...]
Jelly Belly Factory Tour
April 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
1 Jelly Belly Lane Fairfield, CA What I seem to remember most about Jelly Belly's California factory is the absolutely horrendous tantrum my then-three-year-old (now seven-year-old) decided to throw somewhere between the sorting floor and the … [Read more...]
