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…
10 Ways to Explore the New-York Historical Society and Museum in New York City
The oldest museum in New York City (it predates even the Met by 50 years!), the New -York Historical Society opened in 1804 on New York’s Upper West Side, across the street from (what is now) the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Founded by eleven local merchants and politicians who wanted to…
Playing “I Spy” at Buckman Tavern in Lexington, Massachusetts
Massachusetts is filled with memorable historic sites and important dates in America’s history, and one of the most famous is April 19, 1775. On the early hours of April 19th, Paul Revere and William Dawes’ rode to Lexington, Massachusetts to warn John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and other “Minute Men” that 850 British soldiers, also known…
9 Kid Friendly Activities in the Financial District in New York City
The island of Manhattan, the most populated borough of New York City, is filled with dozens of neighborhoods from Harlem on the far upper east side all the way down to the Financial District in Lower Manhattan. The Financial District, also known as Wall Street, run the entire southern most part of the island and…
Five Ways to Explore the South Street Seaport Museum in New York City
Founded in 1967, the South Street Seaport Museum honors the legacy of one of the busiest seaports in the world, New York. Located in the heart of the historic Seaport District in downtown Manhattan overlooking the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge, the museum campus includes indoor exhibits, a fleet of vessels docked at adjacent…
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.