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.…
Ten Ways to Explore the Fort Pitt History Museum in Pittsburgh, PA
This past summer, we enjoyed several days exploring many historical and cultural attractions throughout the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One important stop was the Fort Pitt Museum, which sits on the same land where the 1759 British fort, which included five barracks used to house hundreds of soldiers in the French and Indian War, was…
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.Â
10 Ways to Explore St Andrews in New Brunswick, Canada
We just returned from a few days in St. Andrews, one of Canada’s first seaside resort areas. We originally were using the stop as a layover before another destination, but ended up spending three days enjoying all of the historical sites, attractions, and beautiful beaches and parks.  One of the most popular maritime communities in…
20 Ways to Have Fun at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC
On a recent visit to Durham, North Carolina we spent a wonderful morning exploring the impressive Museum of Life and Science in the Northgate Park neighborhood of Durham. It’s easy to see why the Museum of Life and Science is consistently ranked as one of the most popular attractions in Durham, and one of the…
13 Ways to Have Fun in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this Summer
We just returned from a wonderful visit to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home to almost three dozen colleges and universities, popular athletic teams, historical sites dating back to the French and Indian War, almost 100 distinct neighborhoods, a thriving food scene with distinct specialities, and tons of family friendly attractions, special events, and annual traditions.