Museums are wonderful learning opportunities. You can admire wonderful works of art or dive into hands-on science projects. Find the museum that’s right for you, then plan a day trip or multi-day vacation to experience history, science and more.
Visiting any of the 13 original colonies provides countless opportunities to learn about the founding of a nation. During my travels through the northeastern United States, I’ve walked the Freedom Trail in Boston, stood on the bridge where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired, and seen the Bible used by George Washington…
Fall break is one of the best times of year to travel as a family. Crowds thin out, temperatures cool down, and national parks, cities, and small towns take on a completely different feel. Whether you want a quick weekend getaway or a full week of adventure, these fifty destinations offer memorable experiences for kids…
Heavy traffic is something people dread. After all, who wants to sit in their car in super slow traffic? Well, if it’s because you’ve got wild animals roaming around, then I think it’s totally worth it. Bear Country USA in South Dakota is a unique drive-thru wildlife park that allows you to safely get up…
I love to learn, and travel allows me to do just that. When I was planning our family’s summer vacation, I stumbled upon Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota. I wasn’t very familiar with the Cold War or terms like Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD), but I thought it would be cool to see…
I don’t think I’m the type of person who could travel in a submarine. I’m fine doing the one at Disneyland. But the idea of being surrounded by water, while inside a “tin can” doesn’t appeal to me. That said, I enjoyed touring the USS Albacore in Portsmouth during a weekend visit to New Hampshire….
Paris is full of museums, art, history and architecture. A quiet little walkway through the 12th arrondissement of Paris is a relaxing break from the popular Champs Elysee. The Coulee Verte is similar to New York City’s Highline, and after strolling it with my wife during our Paris vacation, it’s something we recommend to anyone…
The National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone, South Dakota, is a great stop to learn about America’s presidents. We stopped by during our visit to Mount Rushmore and were able to learn a little more about the role each president played in America’s history. If you’re looking for a great spot to stop and learn,…
Road trips are great. Especially when you stop in small towns with amazing museums. Gillette, Wyoming, is one of those towns. The Frontier Relics and Auto Museum was enjoyed by the parents and kids as we made our way across Wyoming to Mount Rushmore (via Devil’s Tower). Step back in time with a visit to…
If you grew up quoting “Goonies never say die!” or dreamed of finding your own treasure map tucked in an attic, visiting Astoria, Oregon feels a little like stepping into the movie itself. The town is packed with filming locations from the 1985 classic — from the iconic Goonies house to the jail where the…
Two decades ago, my wife took a family vacation to the Oregon coast. Last week, my wife and I took a couple’s road trip to the same coast. She talked about a beautiful botanical garden we had to visit. We made sure Shore Acres State Park was on our itinerary, and we were so glad…
