Road Trip through the Hudson Valley: Best stops from NYC to Albany
These are some enjoyable Hudson Valley stops along the way from Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow in New York to Albany, NY.
These are some enjoyable Hudson Valley stops along the way from Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow in New York to Albany, NY.
Long post with many destinations in the state of Maryland categorized by regions – the Eastern Shore, the Capital Region, the Western Region, the Central Region, and the Southern Region.
Here are a few of the best destinations to see fall colors in the mid-Atlantic region.
A few Octobers ago, we decided to try and see a cranberry harvest in Whitesbog, New Jersey. It always looked so appealing in cranberry juice commercials – so pristine, a sea of round crimson berries against a clear blue sky. The truth, we found, was a bit messier. Historic Village of Whitesbog, New Jersey We…
This adventure starts with a trip to the Growers Market in downtown Williamsport to choose some fresh, seasonal produce to take along to Loyalsock Forest State Park. Here, you can spend an hour or two hiking among ferns and hardwood forest to discover a lovely waterfall. After your hike, refuel at Bullfrog Brewery, where there is something on the menu for everyone. Finally, get some dessert, and maybe do a bit more plant shopping at the Potting Bench Greenhouse, Ice Cream, and Workshops.
Long post on several destinations in each of six regions of New Jersey.
Here are a few of our favorite historical places that are also in beautiful natural settings in the Mid Atlantic Region.
Giant post highlighting many destinations throughout the state of Delaware.
These are free or low cost stops recommended for family road trips that are close to the I-95 corridor from New Jersey through North Carolina.
This post highlights our favorite things to do in Kent County, DE.
These are some of the reasons we think Atlantic City is a fun place to visit with your kids.
Cape Henlopen is one of our favorite state parks in Delaware (and we’ve been to them all!) It charges March through November, $5 for an in-state vehicle and $10 for out-of-state. The cost is well worth it, as there is a lot to do and it’s beautiful in any season. Cape Henlopen has a great…
Here are some suggestions for viewing cherry blossoms in the mid-Atlantic states.
We have enjoyed visiting several state capitals in our region, so we decided to stop on our way to Southern Delaware at Delaware’s capital city of Dover and check out Delaware’s Legislative Hall. We parked at Delaware Public Archives (free and open on the weekend, though sometimes full on week days or during events), and…
We visited Brandywine Springs Park one wintry weekend, and read some of the signage in the park, which recognizes what the site used to be – a Mineral Springs Resort and later an Amusement Park. It is interesting to see what used to be there when there are only the merest traces now- a flat…
A few ideas to get active and have fun in the wintertime.
8 towns in the mid-Atlantic region that make for romantic getaways with a few suggested attractions.
We had the opportunity to visit the Endless Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania in December, and we had a wonderful time using this Christmas Itinerary. Christmas Itinerary Stop #1: Dietrich Theater The first stop in our Christmas itinerary in the Endless Mountains was Dietrich Theater, which was beautifully decorated for the holiday season with trees,…
Our favorite things to do in four iconic, mid-Atlantic cities.
A few of our favorite reasons to visit New Castle County, DE
Dutchy Country is the area around the city of Lancaster, which has many lovely outdoor attractions. Known for being the home of a large Amish community, Dutch Country, PA is a pleasure to drive through. Comprised of beautiful rolling hills and peaceful farmland, you can find many picturesque covered bridges in this area. You’re likely…
Our favorite state parks to visit in Maryland…
On a recent work trip, I was able to take time to visit Arlington National Cemetery, a very meaningful location for honoring veterans. While young children may not be ready yet to maintain the respect and silence required to honor the veterans who rest here, this would be an excellent stop for older children and…
Last year we visited beautiful Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and it’s the perfect place to go leaf-peeping and get in a good hike. Here are some other nearby attractions to build the perfect autumn itinerary for the surrounding area in Southeast Pennsylvania. Autumn Itinerary Stop #1: Reading Pagoda Finding this type of Asian architecture in Pennsylvania…
There are lots of reasons to visit and areas of interest within White Clay Creek State Park.