Seacoast Science Center in Portsmouth, NH

    15 Ways to Explore the Seacoast Science Center in New Hampshire

    On a recent weekend in Portsmouth, New Hampshire we had the opportunity to explore the Seacoast Science Center, a marine science nonprofit with a beautiful, hands-on museum  located inside Odirone Point State Park, in Rye, New Hampshire. Opened in 1992, the center offers several, hands on indoor exhibits featuring maritime life, conservation programs, and the…

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    walking the main path at the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH

    15 Ways to Explore the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH

    One of the most popular historical sites in New Hampshire, and New England, the Strawbery Banke Museum is a 10 acre living history museum that tells the story of the oldest neighborhood in New Hampshire, founded by English settlers in the 17th century. The property includes 16 restored buildings (all of which sit on their…

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    outside the Garrison at Old Fort Western in Augusta, Maine

    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.

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    outside at the Algonquin Resort in St Andrews, New Brunswick Canada

    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…

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    Pendleton Lighthouse in St. Andrews in New Brunswick, Canada

    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…

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    exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh PA

    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…

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