15 Ways to Explore Old Fort Western in Augusta Maine
On a quick layover in Augusta, Maine during our recent road trip, we had the opportunity to tour Old Fort Western, America’s oldest wooden French and Indian War era Garrison and a National Historic Landmark. The fort is very family friendly and has several hands-on opportunities kids will enjoy.
The Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews, New Brunswick
We just returned from a wonderful few days exploring St. Andrews, one of Canada’s first seaside resort towns in the province of New Brunswick in Canada, less than 30 minutes from the US border and the state of Maine. One of the highlights of our visit was our stay at the Algonquin Resort, a Marriott…
10 Ways to Explore St Andrews in New Brunswick, Canada
We just returned from a few days in St. Andrews, one of Canada’s first seaside resort areas. We originally were using the stop as a layover before another destination, but ended up spending three days enjoying all of the historical sites, attractions, and beautiful beaches and parks. One of the most popular maritime communities in…
41 Ways to Have Fun at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA
The most visited museum in Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Science Center is home over two dozens exhibits and 100 interactive activities spread across four floors, welcoming over half a million visitors each year. On our recent visit to Pittsburgh, we enjoyed a whole afternoon exploring the Carnegie Science Center and testing our knowledge and understanding of…
20 Ways to Explore the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA
A highlight of our family’s recent visit to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was our morning at the Senator John Heinz History Center. We LOVED this engaging history museum that celebrates the vibrant history of Western Pennsylvania (Industries! Sports! Pop culture! Scientific advancements! Music1) This week, we’re sharing our favorite ways to explore the Heinz History center and…
Resort Guide: Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
The Greenbrier Resort, a designated National Historic Landmark, has been on our bucket list for years and we were lucky enough to enjoy an overnight at “America’s Resort” this summer. This week on the blog, we’re sharing a full guide to The Greenbrier including the wide variety of amenities and dining options, the resort’s rich…