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…
10 Kid Friendly Spots Along I-95 in Connecticut to Enjoy this Spring
We’ve lived in Connecticut almost 25 years and LOVE all of the museums, historical sites, cultural attractions, beaches and parks, and overall beauty and friendliness of the Nutmeg State. We’ve shared many of our adventures throughout Connecticut on the blog over the past 8 years: City Guides for New Haven, Coastal Connecticut, Hartford, and Mystic;…
10 Places to Learn About George Washington in the Northeast
America’s first president, George Washington, has hundreds of schools, buildings, institutions, and memorials dedicated in his honor. There are also dozens of historical sites associated with Washington preserved all throughout America. We recently realized that we’ve explored many historical spots connected to Washington and thought it would make a good “trail” of sorts to share…
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.…
Lowell National Historical Park in Lowell, Massachusetts
The city of Lowell, Massachusetts, located just 30 miles north of Boston, was built as a factory city (because of its location next to the Merrimack River and Pawtucket Falls) and became synonymous with the American Industrial Revolution. Named for Francis Cabot Lowell, who is partially credited for creating the power loom, city locals began…
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC
Opened in 1974 on the National Mall in Washington DC, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden features over 12,000 pieces of modern and contemporary art from the personal collection of Joseph Hirschhorn, an industrialist and philanthropist. The cynical shaped museum, designed by Gordon Bunshaft, has two floors of permanent and rotating exhibits that feature a…