Four East Coast Cities With Nearby Fun

    Large cities like Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and DC are popular for good reason: There are historical sites dating back hundreds of years, tons of museums and galleries, and a seemingly endless variety of cultural events and ethnic food options. However, many of these large cities cast a bit of a “shadow” on nearby…

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    Touring the United Nations in New York City

    Over one million people visit the United Nations, located on the banks of the East River in Manhattan, each year. The charter for the United Nations, a name proposed by President Roosevelt in 1942, was signed in 1945 with 51 countries as founding members. Today, there are 193 member states and countries must apply for…

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    10 Things to Do at Spyscape in New York City

    It’s one of our holiday traditions to make it into Manhattan for some holiday fun. We always enjoy seeing the lights, decorated windows and, of course, the trees. Each year, we also pick one new activity to do. This year, it was Spyscape. I can guarantee we’ll be going back.

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    City Guide: 10 FREE Things to Do in Washington D.C.

    There are hundreds of free things to do in Washington DC and this is NOT a comprehensive list. We frequently visit the nation’s capital to visit family and friends and love exploring the city. Over the past couple of visits, we have enjoyed visiting the following ten spots:

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    National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC

    We recently visited the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City (read about our adventures here) and less than a week later we were in Washington DC and spent a few hours (and a yummy lunch!) at the Washington Museum. You can also read about our adventures at several other Washington DC…

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    National Museum of the Marine Corps in Fredericksburg, VA

    Open in 2006, the National Museum of the Marine Corps is already expanding to include more exhibits and more presentation space. The 100,000 square foot museum also includes an outdoor Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, with 42 sculptures and memorials honoring individuals, battalions, and events; outdoor overlooks; and a chapel. The museum is situated on a…

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