Exploring the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby, Connecticut
Over a year ago, we saw mention of an old jail in Connecticut- the first state prison in North America – and we put it on our 2026 list of places to explore. This past weekend, the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine opened for its 2026 season and we immediately drove north to a…
Eight Unique Souvenirs and Keepsakes to Collect When Traveling
Many people purchase souvenirs when vacationing as a way to remember their adventures; ornaments, snow globes, and postcards are common mementos children collect and display at home. When our children were younger they collected some of these items (ornaments were especially popular) but over time, we’ve started purchasing and collecting souvenirs that represent a city,…
Eight Ways to Enjoy Freedom Park in Williamsburg, Virginia
We recently spent a beautiful spring weekend in Williamsburg, Virginia and on our way into town, we stopped at Freedom Park, about 15 minutes north west of the famed Colonial Williamsburg. The 600 acre park has dozens of miles of trails for biking and hiking, a 18th century cemetery, a botanical garden, and was once…
Exploring the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St Michaels Maryland
A 15 acre campus in the heart of the beautiful, riverside town of St Michael’s Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum celebrates the environmental, historical, and cultural impacts of the Chesapeake Bay and its many maritime industries on communities throughout the East Coast. There are personal stories of individuals who helped shape the land and…
10 Ways to Explore Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia
Our family loves visiting presidential sites and learning more about America’s history, so when we made plans to visit the Williamsburg, Virginia area we started researching new-to-us spots to explore. At the top of our list was Berkeley Plantation, the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison V (member of the Continental Congress, signer of the Declaration of…
Eight Tips for Touring Sports Venues with Kids
Last week, we shared our tips for taking kids to a baseball park (for a game and/or a tour) and while we were writing the post, we realized we had tips for touring LOTS of athletic spots. We’ve toured many other sports venues like football stadiums, halls of fame, and even race tracks. Sports venues…