Planning a trip to the San Diego Zoo? The world-famous San Diego Zoo is one of the top attractions for families in the San Diego area. It is conveniently located near downtown San Diego and offers visitors the chance to see exotic animals that are not commonly found in other zoos. Our family recently made […]
Tips for Families at the Library of Congress
A Library of Congress tour may not be on the top of the list for first-time visitors to Washington D.C., but it should be. The Thomas Jefferson building, one of three Library of Congress buildings on Capitol Hill, is open for public tours and is well worth your time. Completed in 1897, this beautiful building […]
Tips for Families Visiting Arlington National Cemetery
Welcome! Arlington National Cemetery is the resting place of more than 400,000 veterans. A crisp fall day is my favorite time to visit this cemetery, since you will spend plenty of time walking outdoors. If you go when the leaves are changing in October, the sight is stunning when contrasted with the hundreds of thousands […]
USS Midway Museum Tips for Families
Planning a trip to San Diego? The USS Midway Museum is one of the most family-friendly museums I have ever visited. Young children are encouraged to climb in planes, push buttons, and pull levers. I visited with my five children – from teens to toddlers and we all had a great time. The USS Midway Museum […]
Tips for visiting Walt Disney World through Make-a-Wish
Have you ever wondered which wish the Make-a-Wish organization grants most often? Over 40% of wishes granted by Make-a-Wish are Disney related. Many of these, including my own son’s wish, are to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. For kids like my son, Disney World has it all – Mickey Mouse, Star Wars, […]
Tips for Visiting Deep Creek Lake State Park
Deep Creek Lake State Park in Maryland is a beautiful family-friendly park for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, camping and more. Lakefront beaches are the perfect place for families to entertain children of all ages. My children ages 2-13 all found something to enjoy at Deep Creek Lake State Park. The older kids spent the day […]
