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.
I’ve often come across a NASCAR race on television, but never really stopped to watch the sport. I have enjoyed challenging my sons to a few races on Gran Turismo (PS4). When we were planning our activities in Charlotte, North Carolina for a family trip, we couldn’t NOT visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame and…
You’ve likely wandered through your run-of-the-mill grocery store to buy bread, milk or even eggs. But have you ever picked up a can of dehydrated water, or seen a can of peanuts touted as nut-free? Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart in Las Vegas will leave you wondering why more grocery stores don’t have the creative juices…
People flock from around the world to experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans. However, the annual celebration usually falls in January and February. If you’re fortunate enough to book your travel to the Big Easy for the celebrations, then kudos. But if your plans are to visit New Orleans outside of that major celebration, then…
When I mention to people that I visited the Idaho Potato Museum, I get some weird looks. An entire museum dedicated to potatoes? How interesting can that be? Their reaction is still better than when I mention to people that I’ve explored the Museum of Clean as well. While there may be some unique museums…
Growing up, I was taught bits and pieces about the Berlin Wall. But I failed to really understand why it was built. Maybe that was my own doing – although I paid attention and got good grades in school. Visiting Berlin, seeing the path of the Berlin Wall throughout the city and touring the Berlin…
I’ve often explored sites associated with the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, America’s 16th president. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, is absolutely amazing. But don’t miss the opportunity to explore the home of Abraham Lincoln during his adult life – and I’m not talking about the White House. 😉…
Four alien worlds collided together in Denver and the Quantum Department of Transportation, or QDOT, made it possible for you to easily travel and explore each of the four worlds. Meow Wolf Denver is an immersive and interactive permanent art installation in Denver, Colorado. There are hidden rooms behind unexpected doors, winding staircases between levels…
The Field Museum is one of the most popular natural history museums in the world. The massive building provides hours of educational opportunities for people of all ages. Explore the world of dinosaurs, life underground, ancient Egypt and even death. With so many exhibits at the Field Museum, it’s going to be too long of…
Historic jails are often made “famous” based on who resided in their walls. Without those high-profile prisoners, they’re just a building with bars to hold criminals. Historic Liberty Jail – roughly 20 miles northeast of Kansas City, Missouri – is one such jail. But who was the prisoner who brought this attention and historic preservation…
Washington DC holds so much history of the United States. There are countless museums showcasing art, spacecraft, transportation and American history. But there’s one museum in Washington DC that holds something you definitely want to see while in the nation’s capital – original copies of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. The…
