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.
You may not think the words “desert” and “botanical garden” go together. You’d probably expect to see a lot of pokey cacti and very few colors. But my visit to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix quickly proved me wrong. It’s definitely worth a visit. My brother and I had a wonderful time and were…
A visit to Washington, D.C., without taking a tour of the US Capitol Building, is incomplete. It’s a learning opportunity for kids and adults. You can stand where our nation’s leaders have stood. You can learn about the House and the Senate and their role in government. As you plan your trip to the nation’s…
I probably didn’t pay close enough attention to U.S. history in high school or college, because I was surprised to learn about the role New York City played in the founding of our nation. But a visit to Federal Hall National Memorial on Wall Street in New York City brought me up to speed. Here’s…
My son is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Greek and Roman Mythology. While visiting Nashville on business, I explored The Parthenon at Centennial Park to learn more about the mythology and share that with him when I got back home. While The Parthenon itself is an amazing work of art, the mosaic…
International Drive in Orlando has a lot of fun experiences. The upside down building, known as WonderWorks Orlando, will definitely catch your eye. After all, it looks like the building fell from the sky and landed on its roof. WonderWorks Orlando is an indoor amusement park. They tout “edu-tainment”, which is a great way to…
While working in New Orleans for business, someone recommended the sculpture garden at City Park. I was able to break away for an hour or two and explore the fabulous and relaxing garden. I was surprised that City Park had some many things to offer – from the New Orleans Botanical Gardens to the New…
A colleague of mine ended up attending a work conference with me in Nashville. Brady is much more familiar with country music than I am, and was able to visit the Ryman Auditorium, which housed the Grand Ole Opry for three decades. My daughter and I stopped by the exterior of the Ryman during our…
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City has so many rooms and exhibits that it’s easy to get lost. Looking at the map can be just as overwhelming. It’s organized into five halls, but that doesn’t mean a single hall is connected throughout the museum. But each hall found in the five-story…
We’ve driven through Cedar City many times on our way to St. George. We knew Cedar Breaks National Monument was nearby, but until a few months ago, I had no clue an amazing Utah State Park – the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum – was there. My brother joined me for a business trip to…
I stumbled across the Phoenix Police Museum while exploring downtown Phoenix on Google Maps. I’m really glad I did. The volunteers at the museum, along with the history, artifacts and memorial are worth a visit. Plus, it’s free to visit the museum. After spending about an hour there talking with one of the volunteers and…
