Exploring the Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
One of our favorite New England towns to visit in ANY season is Newport, Rhode Island with its beautiful beaches, Gilded Age mansions, and many historic sites. This past weekend, we enjoyed a wonderful morning exploring the Green Animals Topiary Garden in nearby Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Green Animals Topiary Garden is the oldest topiary garden…
15 Ways to Have Fun at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in Michigan
This past summer, we enjoyed a wonderful few weeks road tripping through Michigan and one of our first stops was the city of Grand Rapids, home of former president Gerald Ford. We began our exploring with a visit to the Grand Rapids Public Museum to learn all about the city’s history and contributions to American…
10 Must Do Activities at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, Michigan
This summer, we were lucky enough to spend a few days exploring Frankenmuth, Michigan’s “Little Bavaria.” The community was warm and welcoming, there were several historical sites where we could learn all about the area, and plenty of good food and good shopping. One big highlight (and our kids weren’t even with us!) was our…
City Guide: 10 Kid Friendly Activities in Frankenmuth, Michigan
Known as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”, Frankenmuth was officially founded in 1845 when a group of German immigrants traveled to Michigan seeking religious freedom. They traveled to the east central part of the state and began building a community. The name Frankenmuth translates to “Courage of the Franconians” and the founders quickly established several industries in…
Nine Ways to Explore the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in West Virginia
Home to the world’s largest fleet of Shay steam powered locomotives (six of which are still in operation today!), the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is a West Virginia State Park that welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to learn about the area’s important history.
Holland, Michigan City Guide: 13 Family Friendly Activities
On our recent road trip exploring Michigan, we stopped in popular Holland, located in the south western part of the Lower Peninsula, near Lake Macatawa.