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…
Seven Ways to Explore Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina
This past December, we had the good fortune to stay in Asheville, North Carolina and spend Christmas at Biltmore, one of the most magical places to celebrate the holiday season. Biltmore had been on our must-visit list for years and we’re so grateful we had the chance to visit. We’ve already shared our adventures touring…
Five Ways to Explore Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens in Washington D.C.
On a recent trip to Washington DC, we had the opportunity to visit a new-to-us spot, Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens, located in the northwest section of DC, just one mile from the National Zoo and five miles from the Washington Mall. The 25 acre estate includes the main mansion, purchased by Majorie Merriweather Post…
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.
Eights Exhibits Kids Will Love at the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, N.Y.
One of the oldest- and largest- art museums in America, the Brooklyn Museum, located in the heart of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, is home to over 500,000 objects of art from around the world and spanning over 5,000 years of history. The museum originally began as the Brooklyn Apprentices’ Library in…