Exploring the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium in Pittsburgh, PA
Home to over 8,000 animals, the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and one of only six major combination zoos and aquariums in America. First opened in 1898, the zoo and aquarium have expanded many times, including the addition of a Children’s Zoo in the 1940s, an…
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…
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…
20 Ways to Have Fun at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC
On a recent visit to Durham, North Carolina we spent a wonderful morning exploring the impressive Museum of Life and Science in the Northgate Park neighborhood of Durham. It’s easy to see why the Museum of Life and Science is consistently ranked as one of the most popular attractions in Durham, and one of the…
20 Reasons Kids Will Love ECHO Leahy Center in Burlington, Vermont
The ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, a 34,000 square foot science and nature museum located right on the waterfront of Lake Champlain, has over 100 interactive exhibits, experiments and activities and is home to over 70 species of fish, turtles, frogs, and snakes. There are tons of hands-on activities for all ages, a special…
Five Ways to Explore the Woods Hole Science Aquarium on Cape Cod
The Woods Hole Science Aquarium is part of the Woods Hole Oceanic Institute (WHOI), which is a nonprofit education facility that focuses on marine science and engineering. The WHOI has a campus spread out throughout the village of Woods Hole and it includes a Visitor Center and Discovery center, both of which are open to…