Lowell National Historical Park in Lowell, Massachusetts
The city of Lowell, Massachusetts, located just 30 miles north of Boston, was built as a factory city (because of its location next to the Merrimack River and Pawtucket Falls) and became synonymous with the American Industrial Revolution. Named for Francis Cabot Lowell, who is partially credited for creating the power loom, city locals began…
Playing “I Spy” at the Washington National Monument in Washington DC
The sixth largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral of Saint Peter and St. Paul, more popularly known as the Washington National Cathedral, took almost an entire century to complete. Started in 1907, there were three different architects who helped design and execute the building of the 530 long foot cathedral, with a central tower…
13 Ways to Explore the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, PA
In the winter of 2018 we spent a wonderful long weekend exploring the many historic sites in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One of the museums we enjoyed was the Museum of the American Revolution, which had recently opened in 2017. When we returned to Philly this past week for a family event, we stopped by the Museum…
Playing “I Spy” at the Harvard Museum of Natural History in Cambridge, MA
The Harvard Museums of Science and Culture are a collection of four renowned museums on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The museum showcase the wide variety of collections of its members and donors and the ongoing research and work of Harvard educators, students, and curators. The largest museum, the Harvard Museum of…
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…
Seven Ways to Explore Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina
This past December, we had the good fortune to stay in Asheville, North Carolina and spend Christmas at Biltmore, one of the most magical places to celebrate the holiday season. Biltmore had been on our must-visit list for years and we’re so grateful we had the chance to visit. We’ve already shared our adventures touring…