Nine Ways to Explore the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in West Virginia
Home to the world’s largest fleet of Shay steam powered locomotives (six of which are still in operation today!), the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is a West Virginia State Park that welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to learn about the area’s important history.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…