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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on top of Top of the Rock in Rockefeller Center in NYC

Manhattan City Guide: 31 Family Friendly Attractions

The island of Manhattan, one of the five boroughs in New York City, is home to close to two million people, thousands of hotels and restaurants, and tons of kid friendly activities. We’ve fortunate enough to live just a short drive from Manhattan and have enjoyed exploring many museums, theaters, sporting venues, restaurants, parks, historical…

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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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City Guide: 11 Places to Explore in Old Québec City during the Winter

Last year, we were fortunate to spend during the December break exploring the beautiful city of in Old Québec City. The port town is filled with rich history, vibrant culture, inviting people, and tons of family friendly attractions. Algonquin for “where the river narrows” , the area now know as Québec was first founded in 1608…

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Record family at pumpkin patch in CT

10 New England Cities to Enjoy This Fall (and what to do besides leaf peeping!)

Arguably, one of the best things about living in New England is fall: fall weather, fall food, and fall foliage. People travel from all over the country world to see the vibrant colors of New England landscapes. Over the years, we have enjoyed exploring many parts of each New England state, in every season. And…

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entrance to Banff sign

City Guide: 10 Ways to Explore Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada BESIDES Hiking

We recently returned from a wonderful weeklong stay throughout Banff National Park, with visits to Lake Louise, the town of Banff, and Canmore, all within the park. Banff is by far one of the most magical places we have ever visited, filled with stunning, glacier fed lakes; tons of incredible hikes with views of mountains,…

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