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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
It’s not time for our list of the top 10 aquariums in America just yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start picking our favorites. The New York Aquarium at historic Coney Island is a decided contender. Awesome attractions, spirited staff, charming surroundings and a volume of history to boot – how can we not [...]
USA Travel Guide has been all around this great land of ours, but it’s sad to say our humble blog has never once stopped in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota. Well, loyal readers, our careless neglect ends today.
Welcome to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota, an AZA-accredited animal park rife [...]
Los Angeles really is one of the top summer vacation destinations, and it’s no challenge accounting why. Incredible history, one-of-a-kind sights, iconic landmarks, world-class amusements parks, museums, restaurants and hotels and, of course, the beach. That’s a lot for one destination to offer.
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Top Children’s Museums – Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton
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 [...]