We started our adventure at a classic American carnival and parade in Jersey Shore, PA. On the 4th, we enjoyed an amazing fireworks show right at the doorstep of our hotel in Williamsport. We finished out our holiday weekend at a baseball game, followed by another great fireworks show set to classic patriotic music.
As a lifelong Delawarean, I have explored the state for more than forty spring seasons. These are the top places to see beautiful spring blooms in Delaware. On this list you will find free parks and events, as well as paid experiences at some of the gorgeous manicured gardens that make Delaware such a treat…
Ideas for exploring a few of Maryland’s most charming small towns.
There are tons of low-cost family activities near Ocean City, Maryland. We love Ocean City for its wide, beautiful beaches and soft white sand. Swimming and boogie boarding on the free public beaches is a blast. But we also like that Worcester (and neighboring Wicomico) County offers so much more. We especially love it when…
As a lifelong Delawarean, I have spent many happy times at the Delaware Beaches. This post explores each of the beaches with their associated towns that make up this lovely bit of coastline. When to Visit the Delaware Beaches Peek season in Delaware is mid-June to mid to Labor Day. Shoulder season is a great…
Garrett county is the Western-most county in Maryland, and is a great place for family fun. It is sandwiched between Pennsylvania to the north (about 2 hours south of Pittsburg), and West Virginia to the South and West (less than 2 hours from Morgantown). We happily visited this beautiful area one spring. We enjoyed exploring…
Super-post on destinations within Sussex County, DE
Here are a few highlights for family travel along the Hudson Valley, NY.
Doylestown Pennsylvania has a unique claim to fame: You can visit 5 castles and museums within a mile. “The Mercer Mile” includes Fonthill Castle, The Mercer Museum, and the Moravian and Tile Works. Additionally, the Michener Art Museum and the VAMP Vampire and Paranormal Museum are also located within this area. Doylestown is located in…
Northern VA is full of history, natural beauty, and fun family activities. These are a few towns that are worth exploring in NoVA.
There are many reasons to visit National Harbor, a lively waterfront area just south of Washington DC. Here are our top five.
Washington DC offers a ton of attractions in a small area, and much of it is free and fun for the whole the family. Here are our favorites.
As a life-long Delawarean located right in the middle of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, I have explored our surrounding states for years. These are our recommendations for bucket-list items in each of the Mid-Atlantic states and Washington DC.
Here is a sampling of some of our favorite spots in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, from south to north.
These are our favorite family-friendly attractions in the Northern, Central, Coastal and Shenandoah Valley regions of Virginia.
Virginia is for Lovers, and there are many romantic places within its borders. These are five of the best romantic getaways in the state.
The Poconos Mountain Region of Pennsylvania is full of festive holiday spirit and winter fun.
If you’re looking for a festive getaway during the holiday season, these are 15 great options in the mid-Atlantic region of the US.
The town of Bethlehem, PA, is known as “The Christmas City,” for good reason, with twinkling lights, bustling markets and a rich Moravian heritage.
While rain during your free time can be a bummer, there are a nice variety of indoor experiences to explore in Southern PA, whether you’re looking for education, movement, or just plain fun.
We visited three areas at the aptly named Rocks State Park in Harford County, MD, and this was our experience.
Wild and wonderful West Virginia is one of our favorite destinations for getting outside and walking some place beautiful. Here are a few of our favorite places to visit in the Eastern part of the state.
These are our top ten best activities for families to experience in Philadelphia, in no particular order.
These are four places in the Northern half of New Jersey where you can see beautiful fall foliage. They include a variety of hiking levels from right off the parking lot to a more challenging trail.
A long post describing several destinations in six regions of Pennsylvania.
