As the largest city of Quebec in Canada, Montreal offers an urban city center with a French flair. A quick flight from the U.S. to Montreal feels like Europe without the 8-hour flight. Montreal offers expansive museums, urban parks and…
The piney woods of East Texas is a gateway to outdoor recreation from hiking to boating to camping and more. Camping in Texas is a three-season getaway. With milder temperatures from fall through spring, Huntsville is perfect for a weekend…
Eastern Canada’s forest offers mountains, lakes and forests to explore. The Laurentian Mountains, between Montreal and Quebec City, were once logged. Now protected, La Mauricie National Park features 150 different lakes and a boreal forest for hiking and camping, with…
In central Arkansas, one of the more unique U.S. National lines Central Avenue. In total, visitors can see eight vintage bathhouses, each offering a different architectural style. Harkening from a different era, some are used for new businesses, like a…
Pilots, aviation enthusiasts and aspiring aviators will want to bee-line for a museum dedicated to the art of flying. Each facility is packed with aircraft and spacecraft from the pioneers of flight, to the last generation’s spycraft to the vessels…
NASA Visitor Centers are scattered across the U.S. and based at Space Center and research centers. Each offers a deeper look into the past, present and future of space exploration. Some offer retired rockets and orbiters; most offer NASA space…
New York City is the top destination in the U.S., including family travelers. While the younger kids might find it overwhelming, a trip to New York City is fabulous for teens. With the museums just steps from the Broadway Shows,…
To frequent visitors, Boston feels like a bit city with a small town feel. Sure, there are some tall buildings, however, most travelers meander down the narrow streets and pass historic buildings. There is a friendliness to Boston, like you’re…
Boston is a dynamic destination with many museums to explore, history to learn and amazing food. Most visitors stay in Downtown Boston, Back Bay and the North End. Each offers its own attractions, and the Freedom Trail travels from the…
New York City is the number one destination in the U.S. It offers so many things to do, and a getaway can be packed with history, world-class museums and every food imaginable. However, most visitors are shocked to learn it…
Located about two hours north of New York City, Hyde Park provides the ideal recipe for the perfect getaway. Starting with a serving of culinary richness, visitors can add a heavy helping of National Park Service sites to explore. Then…
The Best of Boston in One Day? Sometimes, you have one day, and that’s OK. After traveling for decades, I routinely sample a city and return for a longer visit. There’s only so much time to travel with kids;…