With stunning waterfalls and an incredible uphill climb, the Watkins Glen Gorge trail is a perfect place to explore for families. Below we are sharing what you need to know about visiting Watkins Glen State Park with kids and how…

Are you looking to get away for a family weekend in New York? We spent the weekend at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel and are sharing our best things to do in Watkins Glen for a family weekend getaway.

The United States is so vast and different making it a perfect place to explore as a family. From beaches to mountains, and deserts to green forests, the United States has a destination perfect for everyone. This is our USA…

As summer quickly approaches, we are starting to plan what activities we want to do together as a family this year. We always plan a few big family vacations, but we also like to plan day trips from Rochester, NY.…

Are you planning a vacation to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, Tennessee? You may want to include Anakeesta as part of your vacation! This Anakeesta review will share our visit to Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and tell you what to expect…

Chimney Bluffs State Park is a unique and beautiful state park in New York. It sits along Lake Ontario and has been on our list of places to visit in Rochester for a few years now. Recently we spent the…

Are you planning a family weekend getaway near Rochester, NY and want some destination inspiration? We love taking weekend trips from Rochester, NY and today are sharing 20 of our favorite weekend getaways from Rochester.

A highlight of our weekend in Cooperstown, NY was learning more about the history of baseball in America. Here are seven things to do at the Baseball Hall of Fame for families.

Clingman’s Dome is a great hike for families visiting the Great Smoky Mountains. It has amazing views and is a unique hiking experience.

We loved visiting the Arizona-Sonora Desert museum and there was so much for families to explore at this Tucson, AZ attraction.

Are you looking to escape the Rochester winters? Today we are sharing our best spring break family vacation ideas to enjoy quality time together and getaway.

If you are planning a Rochester vacation or live in Rochester and are looking for family fun things to in the city this list is for you. We are sharing our family favorite things to do in Rochester, NY and…

We visited Old Tucson in Arizona and were pleasantly surprised. It was a fun way to spend the morning and learn about Western film history in America.

Cabazon Dinosaurs is the perfect roadside attraction. It has lots of photo-ops and nostalgia. We added it as a stop during our Southwest road trip and it was a unique addition to our trip.

White Sands National Monument has been on my family bucket list for a few years. In early 2019 we had an opportunity to visit and it was breathtaking. Today I am sharing our best tips for visiting White Sands National…

We love spending time in Pittsburgh, PA because it has great family friendly attractions. On our most recent visit we enjoyed a perfect Pittsburgh weekend visiting all of our favorite Pittsburgh destinations.

There are so many fun things to do in Hershey PA with kids. It is a great family friendly destination for a weekend getaway or a family vacation. Today we are sharing the best things to do in Hershey Pennsylvania…

Our 9 Day Southwest road trip itinerary was a good mix of everything we love. New places, theme parks, and incredible scenery. We saw cactus, theme parks, road side attractions, and a part of the USA we have never explored.…

Tucson, Arizona is a great place for a family vacation and there are so many fun family activities. From the family friendly attractions, the hiking and outdoor activities, to the amazing food there are so many family activities in Tucson…

Family traditions are so important to me. Some of them are big like annual vacations, but some of them are small like day trips and weekend getaways. We like to plan family day trips from Rochester, NY (our home) to…

There are so many fun things to do in Buffalo NY with your family. From outstanding museums and attractions, to outdoor entertainment, the family attractions in Buffalo NY are endless. Read more to see how we spent a family weekend…

Planning a Pigeon Forge vacation is easy with so many awesome attractions to see and do. We spent a week enjoying everything Pigeon Forge has to offer and are sharing our list of 23 fun things to do in Pigeon…

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a big city with a small town feel. There are so many things to do in Pittsburgh with kids, and it is one of our favorite family-friendly city destinations. Check out what we always have on our…

West Inn and Suites Carlsbad is an amazing family (and pet) friendly hotel near LEGOLAND California. It has friendly staff, spacious rooms, and a great location for your Carlsbad vacation.

Had I known there were so many fun things to do in Louisville with kids, I would have planned a few extra days to spend visiting the city. We only had one day to experience as much of Louisville as…

A family road trip is one of my favorite ways to travel. I love planning stops along our route and having time to listen to music and talk to each other. I couldn’t wait to plan our Tennessee road trip…

Have you ever thought about visiting the Corning Museum of Glass with Kids?  I’ve always wanted to but I wasn’t sure if it was kid friendly. We decided to give it a try and planned a last minute weekend getaway…

As a huge theme park family we have always wanted to visit during the holidays. In December we finally had our chance to do a quick Orlando getaway. It may have been a bit too fast but we ended up…

Are you planning an Orlando itinerary for your family? We visit Orlando every year, and each time we find new things to do. Planning an Orlando vacation offers you time for theme park days and relaxing days that can make…

Encore Resort Orlando is your perfect home away from home when visiting Orlando, Florida. It is a great balance of relaxing at the pool and spending family time at the theme parks.

There are so many things to do on a Myrtle Beach family vacation. It is a great place for families because there are a lot of family activities, restaurants, and the beautful beaches. This is our list for our favorite…

ROC Holiday Village opened over the weekend, and we were impressed. The event features free ice skating, Santa’s Workshop, a craft room, shopping, and food. ROC Holiday Village will be a holiday family tradition for us for years to come.

Weekend getaways are one of my favorite ways to reconnect as a family without planning a big vacation. We made last minute plans to spend the night at the Sheraton on the Falls hotel in Niagara Falls, Canada, and it…

Gallup, New Mexico surprised me with its landscape and its people. I went into my visit never experiencing New Mexico and I came out with a better understanding of this often overlooked part of our country as well as a…

Gaylord Resorts know how to celebrate Christmas. We love celebrating the holidays with family and ICE at Gaylord National was an awesome place to create family memories that we will never forget.

The air is getting crisper, pumpkins are popping up on everyone’s porch and it can only mean one thing-fall is here in Rochester, New York. Fall is an amazing time of year to live in the Northeast because there are…

We visited Cooperstown NY in early fall and learned there are so many things to do in Cooperstown NY for families. Today we are sharing how we spent a family weekend in Cooperstown NY.

Are you wondering what to do in Pigeon Forge for families? There are so many family things to do in Pigeon Forge! We couldn’t see everything in a week, but we managed to do a lot, and we are sharing…

We spent a week on a family Pigeon Forge vacation and today we are sharing the attractions in Pigeon Forge we visited on day 1 and 2 of our Tennessee trip.

Planning a family weekend getaway is a great way to reconnect as a family and take a break from the distractions at home. I started researching things to do in Syracuse, NY for families and found lots of great activities…

Be brave. You hear this all the time and it can mean different things in different situations. I decided it was time to be brave and face my fear of heights. I was not jumping off bridges or doing anything…

Planning a girls’ trip weekend is a fun way to reconnect with your family and create lasting memories. We found a great location in the Inn at Holiday Valley. The Inn at Holiday Valley offers relaxation, swimming, and adventure that…

You know it is a great family friendly destination when your kids say “we want to go again”…before your day is done. On our visit to Hidden Valley Animal Adventure that is exactly what happened. The kids loved it!

We were all excited for our Pittsburgh family weekend. Our family weekend included visited to some of the best Pittsburgh attractions and I couldn’t wait for family time in this great city.

On my recent visit to the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY I was able to spend some one-on-one time with my son. Seneca Park Zoo is a great place for a few hours of quality time. I cherish the…

When you see Niagara Falls for the first time it is breathtaking but nothing is as amazing as seeing it up close while aboard the Maid of the Mist. The Maid of the Mist is located in New York State…

The Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa in Orlando, Florida is a family friendly destination that has something for everyone. With its close proximity to world class theme parks and day trips to the coast there is so much…

There is a reason we visit Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach every time we visit Myrtle Beach. It is awesome. Evey time we visit we see something new and fun. I love that there are hands on experiences as well as…

Toronto is a great place to visit for families. It is a huge city with so many fun things to do. There is something for everyone. I have visited more times than I can count and I still have lots…

I love a family weekend getaway because it recharges you and takes minimal planning. Corning, New York is a great place to getaway, and today we are sharing our best things to do in Corning NY for a family weekend…

The Strong Museum of Play is an amazing Children’s museum in Rochester, New York that offers interactive exhibits, a butterfly garden, and the Toy Hall of Fame. It boast the largest collection of toys in the world. This is our…

Our road trip to Myrtle Beach from Rochester, New York was full of many surprises and all the stops we added really made the trip fun and exciting. We love spending a week at the beach but for this trip…

A little outside of the city of Rochester, New York there is a magical fairy trail that is great for families. Tinker Nature Park has family friendly hiking trails in Rochester, NY that wind through green scenery and woods. As you near the end…

Looking for a day trip from Rochester, NY? Check out our day trip from Rochester to Niagara Falls, with stops in Buffalo, for this family Rochester day trip.