Chicago has so many things to see and do. I’ve been there several times for various work conferences, and it seems like each time, I’m able to experience something new. But if you’re planning to visit several of the more popular venues in Chicago, you may want to consider getting a Chicago CityPASS so you…
Most people head to Anaheim for a Disneyland vacation. But we took our kids to Anaheim to explore Knott’s Berry Farm and had an amazing family vacation. Although it was my second time to the theme park, it was my kids’ first visit… and it did not disappoint. While waiting in line to enter the…
George W. Bush served as President of the United States for eight years (2001-2009). He was president when terrorists attacked the country on American soil on that fateful September 11, 2001. He’s also known for the “No Child Left Behind Act”. But there are many things about this president that I wasn’t aware of until…
The giant pandas as the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, are kind of a big deal. They’re one of the more popular animals who call that place home. But this zoo has so much more than Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji. There are animals of all shapes, species and sizes. The…
Things at the Museum of Illusions Chicago aren’t always as they seem. A short person can become tall. Another may be able to walk on the ceiling, while another person appears to teleport in an infinity well. The photo opportunities are everywhere at the museum, and it’s an experience you and your friends will be…
Did you know that Kool-Aid (the powder you use to make the delicious sugary drink) was invented in Hastings, Nebraska? You can learn all about the history of Kool-Aid, along with board games, video games, wildlife, guns, living on the frontiers of America and much more at the Hastings Museum. The Hastings Museum is a…
On my journey to see all the historic American space capsules scattered across the United States, I found one at a museum in Dallas, Texas. I know Houston and the Johnson Space Center is considered the hub of NASA in Texas, so I was surprised to learn the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas housed…
Are you afraid of heights? Do they make you a little squeemish? Don’t let that stop you from taking a ride to the 94th floor and experiencing 360 Chicago Observation Deck. And don’t forget to snag an experience on Tilt to look out over the edge of the building at the streets directly below. Some…
Las Vegas has an activity for just about anyone at any age. A favorite for the kiddos is the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. It gives kids a chance to see a Komodo Dragon, piranhas, jellyfish, sting rays and of course… sharks. They also have a 4-D experiences where you can swim with the…
Did you know that Minneapolis is home to what was once the world’s largest flour mill? This historic mill now houses the Mill City Museum, which is an engaging, interactive museum with something for all ages. During our visit, there were a few classes on a field trip, and the kids were loving all the…
