Travel
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Rockets & Moon Rocks at the U.S. Space Center
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is located just 2 hours from Nashville in Huntsville, Alabama. My family took a day trip to check out this awesome space center! Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Visiting Nashville soon? Learn more about touring the city with kids, the science and art museums! Tickets & Hours The U.S. Space and Rocket Center requires timed entry tickets. You are able to purchase them ahead of time online (recommended if you are on a certain schedule) or in person. The…
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Elmo’s World- A Day at Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Not quite ready to make the financial and time committment of the big theme parks with your little one? Try Sesame Place first! Based on the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street, this theme park is also a water park. Perfect for the 7 and under set, Sesame Place is also a Certified Autism Center park. Read on for the 411 on Elmo’s World and beyond! Some links/ads may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small amount at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Located about 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia, Sesame Place is an adorable theme park featuring all of your favorite Sesame Street…
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Character Dining at Topolino’s Terrace in Walt Disney World
Opening in late 2019, Disney’s Riviera Resort is still one of the newer choices at the Walt Disney World Resort. Boasting a European ambiance, this resort also features one of my favorite on-property restaurants-Topolino’s Terrace. Meals featured at Topolino’s Terrace Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at ZERO extra cost to you! If you didn’t know, Topolino is the Italian translation for Mickey Mouse. As such, he and a few of his closests friends meet at the namesake restaurant each morning to celebrate the fine arts, as well as the most important meal of the day-breakfast!…
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Having a great time with kids at 3 Smithsonian Museums
If you’re visiting Washington D.C., odds are you will visit at least one of the 21 Smithsonian museums during your trip. We were able to see the National Air & Space Museum, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of American History on our recent trip. Follow along for tips and information about these amazing places. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! What to Know Before you Go Security Just like most tourist spots in Washington D.C., you will need to go through airport-style security to enter a lot of the Smithsonians. While…
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The Best Places to Eat with Kids in Washington D.C.
Traveling to any big city can be intimidating and overwhelming. When you add kids into the mix, you can quadruple those emotions! Half of keeping kids happy while traveling is keeping them well fed. Read on to see what we thought of some of the best places to eat with kids in Washington D.C. Suitcases on Amazon Old Ebbitt Grill I’m going to start here because if you ask anyone where you should eat as a tourist in D.C. they will name this restaurant! The Old Ebbitt Grill is touted as the city’s oldest saloon. It was founded in 1856. Although it has moved locations over the years, it…
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How to make the easiest Lego table ever!
If you travel by car as often as we do, eventually the fun of travel books and games will start to wear off for your kids. That’s when you have to dig deep and get creative to keep the peace in the backseat! I’ve got the ultimate road trip activity hack and it will take you less than five minutes to make. Read ahead to find out how to make a Lego table for the car. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Lego on Amazon…
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Using the DAS Pass in Disney World- A Step-by-Step Guide
Have you heard of the DAS Pass but not sure what it is? If you’re traveling to Walt Disney World (or Land) and have members of your party who may find it difficult to spend a day in the Parks, then keep reading! For the purposes of this article I will only be referring to Disney World since I have personal experience with those Parks. Disneyland also uses this system. The overseas Parks operate differently. Updated September 2024: This past summer, Disney Parks changed their DAS process to dramatic response. I did not want to update this post until I had experienced the changes myself. This July we visited Disneyland…
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Fun with the family at Nashville’s Frist Art Museum
Looking for a place to escape crowded Broadway Street or the heat of Nashville? Look no further than the Frist Art Museum! With a surprisingly large children’s area it was a great place to spend a morning with the family. Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you! Crayola on Amazon If you’ve been following along, you know that we were “assigned” to be in Nashville, Tennessee during the summer for a dance competition. When searching for ‘things to do with kids in Nashville’, it can be pretty tricky to find fun for…
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Family Fun at the Adventure Science Center of Nashville
When traveling to Nashville, it can be difficult to find places that aren’t filled with bachelorettes, booze and loud music. This sounds like a great time-unless you have your kids with you! For some family-friendly fun look no further than the Adventure Science Center. Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you! Adventure Science Center The Adventure Science Center is an excellent children’s museum located in Nashville, Tennessee. Away from the main drag of Broadway Street and downtown, its the perfect place to get out of the heat when visiting the area. Covering…
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Nashville with Kids
Do you want to discover one of the great cities of Tennessee but not sure what to do in Nashville with kids in tow? Read on to see how we spent a week in an adult oasis with our three kids! Some links are affiliate links and as such, I may earn a small commission from your purchase at no additional cost to you. Tennessee’s State Capital When you think of traveling to Nashville, the first thing that pops into your mind is probably a honky-tonk bar. Bar hopping and dancing all day and night sounds like a great way to spend a long weekend…unless you have your kids with…
