view of the Brooklyn Bridge

City Guide: 10 Family Friendly Activities in Brooklyn, NY to Enjoy this Winter

While our family frequently enjoys attractions, museums, and performances in Manhattan, we’ve never ventured across the bridge to the borough of Brooklyn. This past month, we had the opportunity to spend the weekend exploring many cultural attractions in Brooklyn and learning about the city’s rich history.

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entrance to he Museum of the City of New York in Manhattan, New York

10 Ways to Explore the Museum of the City of New York in Manhattan

Located on Fifth Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and part of “Museum Mile”, the Museum of the City of New York was founded in 1923. Originally housed in Gracie Mansion (now the residence of the mayor of New York City) until the permanent museum was built in 1932, the museum’s collection has…

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Nine Tips for Visiting the American Museum of Natural History in New York City

Founded in 1869 and open to the public in 1877, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the top attractions in New York City, welcoming  over five million visitors each year. 

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entrance to Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff Alberta

10 Ways to Explore the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta Canada

Named for local artists and philanthropists Peter and Catharine Whyte, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies opened as a museum 1968 in downtown Banff to showcase their collection of artifacts and artwork celebrating the town of Banff and the Canadian Rockies. The Whytes were married in the 1930s and built a home in Banff…

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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…

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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.

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