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…
A warehouse in Hayes Valley is not usually where you expect to find art from one of the most famous impressionist painters in the world. But just off Van Ness and Market Street, there is a warehouse that houses the amazing Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. Massimiliano Siccardi a brilliant digital artist, conceived of the idea…
Touring a city is always fun but taking a night tour is always another level. When my daughter suggested we check out Old Town Trolley San Diego City Lights Tour, I was excited about it. I was expecting to see the beautiful city lit up at night, but I was surprised to find out how…
A state park full of historic buildings that are supposed to tell the history of San Diego; that sounded exactly like something I would love. I could not wait to check out Old Town San Diego and learn about a part of California’s history I did not know as much about. What I discovered is…