Exploring the Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
One of our favorite New England towns to visit in ANY season is Newport, Rhode Island with its beautiful beaches, Gilded Age mansions, and many historic sites. This past weekend, we enjoyed a wonderful morning exploring the Green Animals Topiary Garden in nearby Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Green Animals Topiary Garden is the oldest topiary garden…
Holland, Michigan City Guide: 13 Family Friendly Activities
On our recent road trip exploring Michigan, we stopped in popular Holland, located in the south western part of the Lower Peninsula, near Lake Macatawa.
15 Ways to Explore Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, Michigan
On a recent visit to Holland, Michigan, located on the Lower Peninsula of Lake Michigan, we had the opportunity to learn all about the mid 19th century Dutch settlers who came to Western Michigan to build a new community. One of the highlights of our visit was our time at Windmill Island Gardens.
Exploring the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan with Children
On a recent trip throughout a large part of Michigan, we stopped in the city of Grand Rapids for a couple of days. A highlight of our visit was definitely the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
Exploring the Dumbarton Oaks Museum and Gardens in Washington, D.C.
We just returned from a weekend in Washington DC (we frequently visit the nation’s capital as it is a short-ish drive from our home in Connecticut and we have several family members and friends who live in the area) and we discovered a new-to-us museum and gardens in the Georgetown area of DC: Dumbarton Oaks.…
Exploring the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
We just returned from a festive trip to the state of Wisconsin for Christmas. We spent a weekend in Milwaukee with family, and one of the highlights that got us in the holiday spirit was a visit to the Mitchell Park Domes. Housed inside the 61 acre Mitchell Park in downtown Milwaukee, the Domes were…