portrait photo of Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, Michigan

    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.

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    Visiting with Santa at Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA

    Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts

    The holiday season has officially begun and we celebrated this past weekend with a new-to-us tradition: Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. 

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    walking the main path at the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH

    15 Ways to Explore the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH

    One of the most popular historical sites in New Hampshire, and New England, the Strawbery Banke Museum is a 10 acre living history museum that tells the story of the oldest neighborhood in New Hampshire, founded by English settlers in the 17th century. The property includes 16 restored buildings (all of which sit on their…

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    outside the Garrison at Old Fort Western in Augusta, Maine

    15 Ways to Explore Old Fort Western in Augusta Maine

    On a quick layover in Augusta, Maine during our recent road trip, we had the opportunity to tour Old Fort Western, America’s oldest wooden French and Indian War era Garrison and a National Historic Landmark. The fort is very family friendly and has several hands-on opportunities kids will enjoy.

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    inside the rigging exhibit at Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT

    25 Ways to Have Fun at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut This Summer

    The largest maritime museum in America, Mystic Seaport Museum is an indoor and outdoor living history museum that is one of the most popular attractions in Connecticut. Spread across 19 acres on the banks of the Mystic River in Mystic, Connecticut, the property was originally the site of the Charles Mallory & Sons shipyard and…

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    family standing in front of National Mall with Washington Monument in the background

    City Guide: 18 Places Kids Will Love in Washington D.C.

    Washington D.C., our nation’s capital city, is full of family friendly attractions, historical sites and museums, cultural events, and open spaces to appreciate nature. Many sites are free to explore, thanks to the Smithsonian Institute, and many sites have only a nominal charge.  This week, we’ve updated our City Guide and pulled ALL of our…

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