Visiting with Santa at Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA

    Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts

    The holiday season has officially begun and we celebrated this past weekend with a new-to-us tradition: Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. 

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    entrance to the Explore the Wild exhibit at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, North Carolina

    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…

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    family on the Roberto Clemente Bridge in Pittsburgh PA

    13 Ways to Have Fun in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this Summer

    We just returned from a wonderful visit to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home to almost three dozen colleges and universities, popular athletic teams, historical sites dating back to the French and Indian War, almost 100 distinct neighborhoods, a thriving food scene with distinct specialities, and tons of family friendly attractions, special events, and annual traditions.

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    kids in Fairfield University and UCONN sweatshirts

    10 Kid Friendly Spots Along I-95 in Connecticut to Enjoy this Spring

    We’ve lived in Connecticut almost 25 years and LOVE all of the museums, historical sites, cultural attractions, beaches and parks, and overall beauty and friendliness of the Nutmeg State. We’ve shared many of our adventures throughout Connecticut on the blog over the past 8 years: City Guides for New Haven, Coastal Connecticut, Hartford, and Mystic;…

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    view of the Brooklyn Bridge

    City Guide: 10 Family Friendly Activities in Brooklyn, NY to Enjoy this Winter

    While our family frequently enjoys attractions, museums, and performances in Manhattan, we’ve never ventured across the bridge to the borough of Brooklyn. This past month, we had the opportunity to spend the weekend exploring many cultural attractions in Brooklyn and learning about the city’s rich history.

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    11 Ways to Have Fun in Wilmington, Delaware this Spring

    Our family recently spent a wonderful weekend enjoying the historic sites, kid friendly attractions, beautiful parks, delicious food, and warm hospitality of Wilmington, Delaware. Spring is the perfect time to visit Wilmington, as many of the historic homes are opening for the season and the gardens are alive with vibrant flowers and plants.

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