On the morning of December 7th, 1941, 353 Japanese planes came in and committed a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, bombing and destroying 19 US Ships. The USS Arizona sunk and took with it 1,177 souls. When we planned a trip to Oahu, I knew that we had to pay our respects to this sacred…
I did not expect the Museum of Pop Culture (or MoPop as its popularly called) as engaging as it was. But after spending a few hours at this quirky museum I understand why everyone has it on their must-do list for Seattle. You can play video games, see music videos from famous Seattle musicians, view…
Imagine stepping into a world of whimsy, a world of color, a world of spectacular immersive art. That is what you are stepping into when you visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum in Seattle. For us the Chihuly was an add on. We bought the City Pass tickets to see other major attractions. I…
We had miles. We had a companion pass and credit that was expiring. We had a random four-day weekend in October. And we had a desire to take a trip and visit a new place. Being West Coast based, we decided to head up to Seattle, Washington and check out the fun town known for…
When in a Peanuts cartoon, you are transported into the world of a child, taken to their level, and seeing the world through their eyes. Entering the Charles M. Schultz Museum, you are transported into his mind and his world. You can see Peanuts strips and cartoons of your childhood, while also seeing his studio,…
Where can you test your speed compared to a T-Rex, learn about prehistoric dinosaurs, understand the importance of mental health, and finish with a trip through the stars? You can do all that and more at the Science Museum of Virginia! On a rainy day in the summer, we wanted a fun activity to keep…
Stepping into Colonial Williamsburg, you are transported to the 18th century, where woman wore bonnets, the men wore 3 corner hats, and the air was filled with the spark of revolution. Before the capital was moved, Williamsburg was the main city in colonial Virginia. In the 1920s, Reverend Goodwin realized that several buildings in the…
Today is officially the start of Fall! That time of year when the air becomes a little crisper, you can put on sweaters, and you can engage in all things pumpkin spice. In the Bay Area, we aren’t known for our fall foliage but that doesn’t mean there is a lack of activities to get…
The period of history called the American Civil War was a bloody period in the history of the United States, and the consequences of that war and the aftermath continue to have a hold in our society today. To learn the lessons of that conflict, the American Civil War Museum has created an interesting and…
Since watching Hamilton, my kids have become obsessed with learning about the Revolutionary War and the founding of our country. What a better place to give them these lessons than Historic Philadelphia. Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin, but there is also so much…