11 Ways to Explore the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum on Long Island
One of the only remaining “Gilded Age Gold Coast” mansions on Long Island in New York, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is the former estate of William K. Vanderbilt and his third wife, Rosamond. The great-great grandson of shipping and railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, William purchased the 43 acre property in Centerport on Long Island…
Nine Places to Explore at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park on Long Island, New York
The fall and spring weekend home of William and Mai Coe and their four children during the “Gilded Age” of the 20th century, Planting Fields is a 400 acre estate, home to dozens of designed gardens, five miles of woodland trails, two green houses, and a 65 room Tudor Revival style home. William Coe, a…
21 National Historic Parks in the Northeast to Enjoy This Summer
Happy National Parks Week! We personally think EVERY week should be a celebration of our National Parks and ALL of the national historical sites that the National Park Service works so hard to maintain, preserve, and protect for future generations of people to enjoy. But, we’re especially glad to join in the celebration this week.…
Manhattan City Guide: 31 Family Friendly Attractions
The island of Manhattan, one of the five boroughs in New York City, is home to close to two million people, thousands of hotels and restaurants, and tons of kid friendly activities. We’ve fortunate enough to live just a short drive from Manhattan and have enjoyed exploring many museums, theaters, sporting venues, restaurants, parks, historical…
10 Ways to Explore the NY Transit Museum in Brooklyn, New York
One of the most popular historical attractions in Brooklyn, New York, the NY Transit Museum celebrates the history of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which began in 1900 with the construction of the subway system. The NY Transit Museum was founded in 1976 and is housed in a decommissioned 1936 subway station in downtown Brooklyn.…
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.