Explore some of the amazing areas of the United States. Whether you’re looking for a national park or a history museum, there are plenty of activities available for all types of travelers.
New Orleans is well known for their jazz music and cajun food. I love both, but it was always tough picking a place to eat in New Orleans because I wanted to make sure I picked a spot that was highly recommended. Following a couple of business trips to New Orleans over the past few…
New England is riddled with lighthouses – and that’s a good thing. But which New England lighthouses can you explore and which ones are worth visiting? During a family vacation to New England, we visited the Portland Head Light on Cape Elizabeth in Maine. Here, you can experience more activities than simply looking at a…
Learn how to drive a stagecoach! It’s one of the many exhibits at the Wells Fargo Museum in Phoenix I found while attending a work conference. And best of all – admission was free AND it was indoors. Because let’s face it: Phoenix can get HOT! WELLS FARGO HAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED THIS MUSEUM 🙁 If…
Before visiting Nashville, my daughter had no clue who Patsy Cline was, let alone the songs she had written. But it turns out, this museum was her favorite stop on our whirlwind Nashville adventure. Music City USA is riddled with museums and restaurants dedicated to various country music stars. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll…
We love visiting national parks and don’t mind purchasing the annual parks pass. But when we can get one for free, we don’t want to let that opportunity pass us by. Luckily, every fourth grader can get a FREE national parks annual pass that’ll get your entire family into any national park. The caveat: The…
SeaWorld San Diego has roller coasters, kiddie rides, touch pools, animal exhibits and play areas. But you can’t visit SeaWorld San Diego without catching the three most popular shows. Each show boasts a different hook. One shows the grandeur of killer whales. Another the whimsical nature of sea lions. And the other shows the playfulness…
As a big fan of jazz music, I was excited to explore the New Orleans Jazz Museum when I was in the Big Easy for a work conference. I was even more intrigued when I discovered it also housed displays on the U.S. Mint, which initially was operated in the same building. Since I didn’t…
I learned about Mammoth Cave while camping at Cedar Breaks National Monument in southern Utah. We decided to drive the 16 miles to Mammoth Cave and see what the hype was all about. It was totally worth it. The kids loved it, we got out of the summer heat, and they could explore new things….
The Empire State Building in New York City is iconic. It towers above the streets of Manhattan and shows up in almost every travelers’ itinerary. While I haven’t gone up to the observation deck on every trip to the Big Apple, I’ve enjoyed the times I’ve taken the elevator to the top. Here’s a rundown…
Have you heard about the amazing Halloween party at the Disneyland Resort? The Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party kicks off at Disney’s California Adventure on Sept. 3, 2021 and will be hosted by none other than Oogie Boogie himself. I got all the details from my friends at Get Away Today. Oogie…
