Logan International Airport

January 24, 2011 By

If you find yourself weather delayed or otherwise engaged in the waiting game with your kids this winter at Logan International Airport in Boston, MA, a respite by the name of KidPort can be found in Terminal A. This large play area is located next to Alaska and Delta airlines, it spans between gates 13-22. There’s also a food court, shops and restrooms nearby. The floor is that soft spongy stuff parents love, and there are lots of big, foam climbing structures. In fact, it’s probably the best play area I’ve seen!

Date last visited: January 2011

Hours and admission: Open ’round the clock!

Directions: View a map of the airport here.

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Kid Time! Discovery Experience

March 23, 2010 By

Kids are both chef and waitstaff in the play cafe.

Kid Time!, previously K.I.D.S, is a great place to stop and play while driving I-5 or just visiting the Rogue Valley, especially if the weather isn’t cooperating. A large, hands-on kids’ museum and play space, Kid Time has lots of imaginary place areas, including a store, a kitchen, a lemonade stand, a full stage and costumes, a camping set-up complete with tent, picnic table, and camping supplies, and more. They have a jungle room for climbing and playing (it even has a low rock wall!), and a large art area, water play area, and outdoor section for when the weather is nice.

Date last visited: March 2010

Distance off the interstate: 5 minutes

Hours and Admission Prices: Monday- Saturday 10:00-5:00,
Sunday 11:00- 4:00. $3.00/adult, $6.00/children (under age 1 is free).

Bathrooms: Two bathrooms are situated on opposite sides of the museum.

Food Services: The ‘Break Away Cafe’ is currently closed, but due to open again soon. When it was last open (under different management), it featured many healthy options at decent prices, and even foods adults like!

Website: http://www.discoveryspace.org/

Directions: Kid Time is located at 106 N. Central Avenue, Medford, OR. It’s less than three minutes from I-5.

Andalo’s Clubhouse

March 4, 2010 By

Photo courtesy of Two Kids and a Map

420 High Street
Portsmouth, VA

The Children’s Museum of Virginia is currently closed for renovations, and in the meantime, they’re diecting families toward Andalo’s Clubhouse in Portsmouth. While not as extensive as a full children’s museum, Andalo’s does the job as a place for kids to stop and play on a dreary winter day or while traveling. You’ll find the usual imaginative play centers, such as a play kitchen and lots of building toys. Reviewer Jen of Two Kids and a Map visited recently to escape the snow: “Despite the fact that I was annoyed that I had to pay $20 for the visit, the kids really did have a blast. The eight year old loved reading and trying the few science exhibits. The little ones enjoyed building castles in the block section. There is a separate room for children three and under but we also skipped this section.” Read her complete review!

Date last visited: February 2010

Distance off the interstate: 5 minutes from I-264

Hours and Admission Prices: $5 per person (children and adults). Under 2 is free. Hours are: Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bathrooms: Located within.

Website: http://www.childrensmuseumva.com/index2.html

Phone: 757-393-5258

Directions: From I-264: take exit 7 toward Downtown Portsmouth/Harbor Center Pavillion. Turn left at Court St, then left at High St. Andolo’s Clubhouse is located next to the Courthouse Galleries and across the street from the Commodore Theater. There is a small, metered parking lot behind Andalo’s Clubhouse off Court Street.

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