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Category Archives: Zoos

New & Improved – Dallas Zoo in Dallas, Texas

July 16, 2010 in Texas Hotels, Zoos by Steven

We visit the exciting new exhibit, Giants of the Savanna, at the Dallas Zoo. Watch this Dallas institution step out of Fort Worth’s shadow.

Top American Zoos – San Antonio Zoo

June 22, 2010 in Texas Hotels, Zoos by Steven

We send some long-overdue love San Antonio way with a visit to the San Antonio Zoo, still reeling from the launch of the impressive “Africa Live!” exhibit.

Top American Zoos – Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis, IN

March 31, 2010 in Family Travel, Indiana Hotels, Museums, Outdoor Adventure, Zoos by Steven

The Indianapolis Zoo is a modest institution compared to the many mega-zoos we’ve featured in the past, but with that modesty comes an effortless charm that us folks at USA Travel Guide always appreciate. If nothing else, it’s proof that you don’t have to be a car nut to get your kicks in Indiana.
We also [...]

Top Children’s Museums – Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton

February 26, 2010 in Family Travel, Museums, Ohio Hotels, Zoos by Steven

It’s a children’s museum that a parent can love, it’s a nationally accredited zoo, it’s a top downtown Dayton, Ohio attraction, and it has a name you can set your watch by: the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery brings a whole lot of “yes” to the Midwest. Let’s check it out together.
The history of the Boonshoft [...]

Boston Staycation Packages – February Recess Ideas for 2010

January 25, 2010 in American History Tours, Events, Family Travel, Massachusetts Hotels, Museums, Zoos by Steven

Not even back on the grind a month and already some school districts have recess in their eyes. Here in Texas we don’t have that. You’ve got your winter break, your spring break and that’s it! This whole “February Recess” that some states do is downright scandalous.
Massachusetts has a February Recess coming up, and families [...]

Visit Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

January 8, 2010 in Family Travel, Museums, Tennessee Hotels, Zoos by Steven

With highs in the 20’s and nearby Dollywood closed for the season, you might think Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is no place to be. On the contrary, there’s still plenty going on in this cozy resort destination at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains. One of our favorite area attractions is inside and open year-round. [...]

South Florida Vacations – Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

January 5, 2010 in Family Travel, Florida Hotels, Outdoor Adventure, Zoos by Steven

From the Caribbean heat of Miami Beach to the exuberant family fun of Orlando, the state of Florida is one of the nation’s most diverse vacation destinations. Even more importantly, it’s also one of the most diverse ecological destinations, with regions comparable even to South American rainforests.

Among these, the sadly narrowing dollop of natural wetlands [...]

Top American Zoos – San Francisco Zoo

November 2, 2009 in California Hotels, Family Travel, Zoos by Steven

The San Francisco Zoo isn’t the largest we’ve featured, but it’s got cozy appeal, beautiful grounds and a few special features that keep the kids begging to return.

Vanishing Texas River Cruise by Canyon of the Eagles

August 25, 2009 in Events, Family Travel, Outdoor Adventure, Texas Hotels, Zoos by Steven

The Vanishing Texas River Cruise by Canyon of the Eagles is a Texas Hill Country institution. Residents of the area, even those who’ve never been, have likely heard of it, and heard good things, too. We’ve mentioned it in passing in a previous post, but I think it’s high time we head back for a [...]

Lion Country Safari near West Palm Beach, Florida

August 17, 2009 in Family Travel, Florida Hotels, Outdoor Adventure, Summer Vacations, Zoos by Steven

I can’t decide what caused us more trouble, putting the Columbus Zoo ahead of San Diego in our Top 10 Zoos in America feature, or putting the Lion Country Safari all the way up at #3.
Whichever way, we meant it then, and we still love the place today. I think it’s finally time we take [...]

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