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Following up on the Spotlight on Hershey, Pennsylvania – The Sweetest Place on Earth post, here are Globetrotting Mommy’s Top 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

1) Visit Hersheypark.  No visit to Hershey is complete without a trip to this famed amusement park. More than 65 kiddie rides, amazing roller coasters and water park attractions await visitors of all ages.

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Top 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania – Spotlight on Hershey, Part 2

2) Take a Hershey Trolly Works Tour – All aboard for a historic journey through the town built on chocolate. This 60-minute trolly tour is great for kids of all ages. You’ll visit Milton Hershey’s childhood home, the acclaimed Milton Hershey School, downtown Hershey and other sights while enjoying chocolate samples. This is a great end of day activity. Don’t forget to look for the Hershey Kiss shaped street lamps.

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Top 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania – Spotlight on Hershey, Part 2

3) Shop till you drop. Kids love to shop and boys and girls of all ages will find a wide array of gifts, stuffed characters, t-shirts and customized chocolate goodies. I found chocolates I never even knew existed at Chocolate World like Reese’s White Peanut Butter Cups for my white chocolate loving husband. And, how cute is Miss G’s little Hershey’s Kiss necklace?

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Top 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania – Spotlight on Hershey, Part 2

4) Hershey’s Great American Chocolate Tour Ride at Chocolate World – This free ride is a great introduction to chocolate making. Guests follow cocoa beans on a journey from the tropical rainforest to Hershey, Pennsylvania complete with singing cows, automated candy making machines and chocolate scents wafting through the air.

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Top 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania – Spotlight on Hershey, Part 2

5) Try the Children’s Scavenger Hunt at Hershey Gardens. Located at The Hershey Hotel, Hershey Gardens is a scenic respite featuring 23-acres of gardens (think roses, signature trees, butterflies and more). The hands-on Children’s Garden offers a Children’s Scavenger Hunt that will keep little ones busy and entertained.

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Top 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania – Spotlight on Hershey, Part 2

6) Hershey’s Create Your Own Candy Bar Attraction at Chocolate World – Gear up and get ready to custom design your own chocolate bar. Select a chocolate base, ingredients and toppings and watch as your customized bar travels down the conveyer belt. Once complete, you get to design your own graphics for the gift box. So. Much. Fun!

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Top 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania – Spotlight on Hershey, Part 2

7) Visit Zoo America – If you are visiting Hersheypark, your ticket includes free admission to Zoo America.  The 11-acre walk-thru zoo is adjacent to Hersheypark and features more than 200 animals from five regions of North America.

8) Take photos with the giant Hershey candy characters. This is THE place to get adorable family photos with you and and a giant Hershey Bar, Reeses Peanut Butter Cup and Hershey Kiss so don’t forget your cameras. The characters can be found around Hersheypark (including a Character breakfast) and some hotels like The Hershey Hotel and Hershey Lodge schedule character appearances on site.

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Top 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania – Spotlight on Hershey, Part 2

9) Visit The Hershey Story’s Museum Experience – This museum has several interactive exhibits that explain how Milton Hershey built his famed empire. Along the way, guests can view antiques, vintage advertisements, testimonials and more. Kids will especially enjoy the chance to make their own personalized newspaper pages and create candy in the museum’s Chocolate Lab.

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Top 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania – Spotlight on Hershey, Part 2

10) Save room for dessert.  Vacations are made for special treats and a trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania means lots of opportunities to indulge that sweet tooth. You and your kids will love trying specialty cookies and cupcakes available all over town, ice cream specialties, S’mores, chocolate infused meals, chocolate butter and of course chocolate martinis for the grown ups. Yum.

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Top 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania – Spotlight on Hershey, Part 2

Read on for one last post on family friendly tips for visiting Hersheypark.

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Spotlight on Hershey, …

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Love chocolate, amusement parks and historic towns?  This post is for you.  If you’re looking for a family friendly getaway with activities and amenities sure to please chocoholics and adventure seekers alike, you’ll love a summer getaway to Hershey, Pennsylvania, The Sweetest Place on Earth.

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I recently took a multi-generational road trip to Hershey with my 4-year old daughter, my mom and sister and it was a perfect spot for a girl’s getaway.  I visited Hershey years ago (before marriage, before kid) and had the most relaxing, pampering stay at The Hotel Hershey where I enjoyed chocolate-themed spa treatments, gigantic chocolate covered strawberries, fancy dinners with late night chocolate martinis and a carefree day of roller-coaster rides at Hersheypark. Fast forward to 2014, add a kid into the mix and this trip was a little different.

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We decided to stay at Hershey Lodge, The Hotel Hershey’s sister property, which offers all the Hershey Resorts VIP Perks at a more affordable price point.  The staff was great and gave us a warm welcome complete with Hershey bars as our luggage was whisked up to our room in the Kisses Tower. Our room was spacious with two queen beds, ample closet space, a large bathroom with plenty of counter space and all the necessary in-room amenities (WiFi, refrigerator, coffee maker, safe, hair dryer, etc). Best of all, the beds were super comfortable, the towels were fluffy and everything was spotless. Oh and the bath lotions and potions were chocolate scented and turndown service included Hershey Kisses. Yum.

The Hershey Lodge really caters to families and my favorite kid perk was the “kids’ check-in” where kids signed in to register for their stay, entered guessing game contests to win prizes and left with a selection of kid-friendly goodies and of course chocolates. Check the schedule of events for complimentary activities like character greetings in the lobby (so much fun and no lines), family bingo, daily crafts, pool games and safari searches. Families can buy make-your-own S’mores kits at the Cocoa Beanery for a fun after-dinner activity.

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Hershey Lodge amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Fitness Center for guests 16 and up (my sister checked it out every morning), golfing at the Hershey Country Club and access to The Spa at The Hotel Hershey, just five minutes away. Complimentary shuttle service is available to nearby attractions so you really don’t need to drive anywhere but if you do, parking is easy and plentiful.

For dining, there are more than a dozen restaurants at Hershey Lodge, The Hotel Hershey and downtown Hershey. Most mornings we were eager to explore so we just grabbed a quick and simple breakfast at the Cocoa Beanery (think bagels, muffins, oatmeal, cereal, coffees, etc.) but more elaborate breakfast can be found (with or without chocolate chips) at Lebbie Lebkicher’s or Hershey Grill in the Hershey Lodge. My mom and daughter loved the Hershey Grill so much we ended up eating there every night which wouldn’t have been my choice but when you’re on a multi-generational trip, you’ve got to pick your battles. It was nice how the waitstaff recognized us visit after visit and went out of their way to meet our special requests (no pineapple in the fruit cup…vanilla ice cream, rainbow sprinkles, a cherry AND candle to celebrate the big 4.5…more coloring pages, please). The food was innovative and tasty (perhaps the best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had) plus every meal started with bread and chocolate butter, yes…chocolate butter.  Mmmm.

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If you stay at the Hershey Lodge, be sure to visit The Hotel Hershey for a memorable meal (I recommend the Fish and Chips at Harvest), pampering spa treatment or walk around the grounds which feature some beautiful photo ops.

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All Hershey Lodge and Hershey Hotel guests enjoy free admission to Hershey Gardens, a 23-acre garden featuring 11 distinct theme gardens as well as the Children’s Garden so be sure to stop by for a visit. For a $10 fee, kids can participate in a scavenger hunt around the Children’s Garden which is great for kids of all ages.  This is a nice option for the end of a busy day since kids can run around the interactive exhibits and adults can sit back and relax.

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Globetrotting Mommy – Spotlight on Hershey, Pennsylvania – The Sweetest Place on Earth – Part 1

Summer is a perfect time to visit and now through July (blackout dates apply), Hershey Lodge and The Hotel Hershey have a Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free promotion that includes deluxe accommodations, admission to Hersheypark (one day) for the entire family, free breakfast for kids 17 and under, plus admission to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story’s Museum Experience. This is a great deal considering these perks are worth approximately $350.

Later this week, I’ll write about family-friendly attractions in the Hershey, Pennsylvania area as well as family friendly tips for visiting Hersheypark.

Bon voyage…

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Spotlight on Florida: A Day in …

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Thanks to this winter’s Polar Vortex, I got an to enjoy an extended Florida getaway with my mom and daughter. After four (yes four!) flight cancellations, we decided to just stay put and went to spend some time with our cousins in Palm City.

We set out to explore one day and landed in the Treasure Coast town of Downtown Stuart which was so cute I wanted to share our adventures with you.  Stuart is celebrating their Centennial this May with a week of Celebrate Stuart activities so if you’ll be nearby, check it out.

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Spotlight on Florida: A Day in Historic Downtown Stuart

Here are my top 10 family friendly things to do in Historic Downtown Stuart:

1) Ride the trolly.  As you walk around, you’ll soon notice a trolly running up and down the streets with a friendly driver who asks if you need a ride.  Jump on and enjoy a free tour.  They will drop you off wherever you want and pick you up again when you’re ready.  Our driver even gave us coupons for ice cream!

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Spotlight on Florida: A Day in Historic Downtown Stuart

2) Shop till you drop.  Moms, kids and grandparents will find a lot of shopping opportunities.  Some of my favorites were Go Fish, Caramba! and Gumbo Limbo Coastal Chic.

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Spotlight on Florida: A Day in Historic Downtown Stuart

3) Have lunch at The Pelican Cafe where you can sit alfresco at the “beach” and enjoy water views while your toes wiggle in the sand.  They give kids beach toys to play with which is a great distraction allowing adults to enjoy a few moments of peace and quiet.  The Almost Famous Fish Tacos were delicious.

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Spotlight on Florida: A Day in Historic Downtown Stuart

4) Walk around, take in the architecture and watch the laid back locals.  You’ll detox immediately.

5) Stop for ice cream at Kilwin’s Chocolates and Ice Cream where you can enjoy homemade chocolates, hand-paddled fudges and original recipe ice cream.  I highly recommend the toasted coconut ice cream.  Yummm.

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Spotlight on Florida: A Day in Historic Downtown Stuart

6) Go for mommy and me pedicures at Tootsies.  This super-cute shoe store offers manicures and pedicures, something I’d never seen before.

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Spotlight on Florida: A Day in Historic Downtown Stuart

7) Take in a show at The Lyric Theater which has ben offering concerts, plays, movies and dance performances since 1926.

8) Visit the Stuart Heritage Museum where you’ll find preserved artifacts, maps, clothing and furniture.  It’s open daily and admission is free.

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Spotlight on Florida: A Day in Historic Downtown Stuart

9) Go for an afternoon or sunset sail with A Daze Charters. They’ll let you take the helm if you’re interested or you can just chill with a drink and light hors d’oeuvres.

10) Take a stroll on the scenic boardwalk and take some photographs.  It’s a great backdrop.

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Spotlight on Florida: A Day in Historic Downtown Stuart

Bon voyage!

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Family Fun Magazine Announces …

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Wondering where to plan that family vacation now that spring has finally sprung?  FamilyFun magazine asked families to rank the best family travel destinations for their annual travel awards and the 60 winners have just been announced.

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Globetrotting Mommy: Family Fun Magazine Announces Travel Awards Winners

From Florida amusement parks, Midwest zoos and New York museums, family friendly locations across the country were selected as the top spots by region.  The list of regional winners is below.  I’ve been to all spots in the Northeast and some in every other region except the Midwest.  Looks like I’ve got some exploring to do.

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Globetrotting Mommy: Family Fun Magazine Announces Travel Awards Winners

 

Top Destinations by Region

Northeast

1. The Strong, NY

2. Hershey Park, PA

3. Bronx Zoo, NY

4. Acadia National Park, ME

5. New York, NY

West

1. Disneyland Park, CA

2. Disney California Adventure

3. Yellowstone National Park, WY, MT, & ID

4. Yosemite National Park, CA

5. Sea World, San Diego, CA

South

1. Magic Kingdom Park, FL

2. Universal’s Islands of Adventure, FL

3. Orlando, FL

4. Universal Studios Florida

5. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, FL

Midwest

1. Cedar Point Amusement Park, OH

2. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

3. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, NE

4. Toledo Zoo, OH

5. Brookfield Zoo, IL

What area do you think is the “Most Fun Region” for family getaways?  Visit facebook.com/FamilyFun to cast your vote.

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Spotlight on NYC: Tours for …

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New York City kids are exposed to a lot of amazing cultural experiences and its great how many of the top NYC museums cater to their tiniest visitors.  If you’ve got a 4-year old, you’ve got to check out the Museum of Modern Art’s (MOMA) complimentary Tours for 4’s weekend family gallery talks.

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Globetrotting Mommy: Spotlight on NYC: Tours for 4s at MOMA

Tickets are distributed at 10 am on a first-come, first-served basis so arrive on time.  Participants are given tokens to check coats in lockers which is a nice touch.  We visited in February for the Breaking the Mold: Materials and Techniques gallery talk and our group had about 10 kids and their parents.  Our tour guide Shannon reviewed the rules for visiting the museum and we were on our way.  We stopped at a few exhibits and the kids were asked for their thoughts along the way as the guide explained about the artwork and artists like Isa Genzken.  My daughter’s favorite part was the age appropriate art projects they got to do on the floor involving designs and textures.  The tour lasts about an hour and then you are free to explore on your own.  Be sure to check out the Moma Art Lab where you can play, read, experiment and create your own stop-animation movies.

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Globetrotting Mommy: Spotlight on NYC: Tours for 4s at MOMA

Upcoming weekend themes for the Tours for 4s program include:

March – Shape Shifting

April – Faces and Figures:  People and Portraits

May – From Furry to Feathered:  Animals in Art

If your kids are older, check out the MOMA’s A Closer Look for Kids and Tours for Tweens programs.

If you’ll be visiting NYC with kids this spring or summer, these programs would be a nice addition to your itinerary.  The MOMA is centrally located near a lot of family friendly attractions and kid-friendly stores including Central Park, Rockefeller Center, FAO Schwartz, LEGO Store, American Girl Store and the Eloise Shop at the Plaza.

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Visit Philly this weekend and …

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Looking for a fun weekend getaway?  Head to Philadelphia January 17-19  where you can celebrate Ben Franklin’s 308th birthday with festivities, giveaways and parties to honor America’s favorite Founding Father.

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Globetrotting Mommy: Philadelphia Celebrates Ben Franklin’s 308th Birthday. Photo credit: R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia™

Family friendly highlights for the January 17-19 events include:

  • Visit Philadelphia™ is providing free admission for up to 1,250 visitors to the new Benjamin Franklin Museum all birthday weekend long. At the museum, history buffs can explore Franklin’s life and accomplishments through interactive activities, artifacts, video presentations and more.
  • A fountain of inspirational quotes, Franklin left a legacy of sayings that are repeated dozens of times each day. But which are people’s favorites? Visit Philadelphia™ will find out the answer to this question in daily Facebook polls that encourage fans to vote for a quote now through January 17.  Visit Philadelphia’s Facebook page will post two quotes daily and each Facebook follower who votes for their favorite will be entered to win a Franklin-themed getaway prize package, including hotel accommodations, admission to various Franklin-themed attractions, gift certificates for Franklin-inspired meals and more.
  • On January 17, visitors can get their photo taken with a life-size statute of Ben in the National Constitution Center‘s Signers’ Hall, sign his birthday card and then enjoy some birthday cake. In honor of Franklin’s 308th birthday, guests also enjoy $3.08 off general admission tickets.
  • More than three centuries after his birth, Franklin remains ageless in his many portraits. Ben buffs can join a National Park Service ranger for the Happy Birthday Benjamin Franklin program in the Portrait Gallery at the Second Bank of the United States. It highlights photos of Franklin and his contemporaries and touches on how their contributions continue to impact the world today.
  • At the Historic Philadelphia Center, revelers can meet Ben in person, listen to stories about the famed American and partake in other family-friendly activities during Ben Franklin’s Birthday Celebration. Free birthday cake at 1:00 p.m. on January 17.

Philadelphia is one of my favorite cities on the East Coast.  Visit Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website for more details and to play your getaway.

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Road trip: The Crayola …

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My daughter is very artsy so when I heard that the Crayola Experience (formerly the Crayola Factory) had been expanded and renovated, I knew we had to check it out.  Located about 90 minutes from New York City, its a great spot for a day trip or a weekend getaway. We stopped by on the way to visit family in Northern PA so it was a nice way to break up our trip.

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Globetrotting Mommy – Crayola Experience

We arrived shortly after opening so the crowds weren’t too bad. I definitely recommend arriving early if possible.  The Crayola Experience features four floors of activities for kids of all ages (no lie, we’re talking toddlers to teens) making it a great family destination. Crayons steal the show (fresh crayon smells waft throughout the exhibits) but you will also find activities that involve markers, wax, modeling clay and other artistic mediums.

Admission includes three tokens which can be used at Wrap it Up (custom crayons anyone?), Marker Mania and Modeling Madness. Additional tokens are $.50 each and you will definitely need more if your kids are anything like my daughter.  Start at the theater which features a 20-minute interactive show (part human and part animation) detailing how crayons are made. As you exit, you receive a newly born crayon. Throw it in your welcome bag and start your adventure.  Our first stop after the show was Wrap it Up.  We had a lot of fun making custom crayons as souvenirs for our friends and family.

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Globetrotting Mommy – Crayola Experience

From there we wandered up each floor and explored the activities.  Basically, my daughter quickly ran from one activity to the next while we chased her around holding the map and snapping photos.  You know how that goes.  The favorites were Melt Down (painting with various colors of melted crayons), Art Alive (an animation area where your artwork appears on the wall), Be a Star exhibit (smile and your picture turns into a coloring page, T-shirt, puzzle, etc.), Doodle in the Dark (you move on the mat and the coordinating crayon dances on the screen), Puzzle It (turn your drawings into puzzles), Paint Palette (a crafting area) and Drip Art (a very cool crayon version of spin art).  There were a handful of activities that were available for an extra charge which I found a bit annoying but they were mostly on the outskirts so that was nice.  Be prepared to say yes or you might face a non-crayon type of melt down…

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Globetrotting Mommy – The Crayola Factory – Art Alive

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Globetrotting Mommy - Crayola Experience

Globetrotting Mommy – Crayola Experience

While we didn’t explore every single area (way too crowded play area, water works area seemed out of place, etc.) we still managed to spend about four hours and had a great time.  Be sure not to miss the memorabilia throughout the museum like the old school photos of vintage crayon boxes and their featured colors. Exit through the gift shop (of course) but this one actually features a nice array of gifts and souvenirs (including design your own packs of crayons and markers).

Things to know:

Admission to the Crayola Experience is $16.99 per person when you buy tickets in advance online. Kids under two are free. Annual passes are just $34.99 and are worth the price if you plan to visit two or more times in a year.

There is a cafe on the first floor or if you’re feeling adventurous, visit one of the downtown Easton restaurants within walking distance.  Be sure to check out the directions and parking information before you go and let me know what you think.

Bon voyage.

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Free museum visits in all 50 …

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Mark your calendars!  On September 28, 2013, Smithsonian Magazine is offering free museum visits to more than 1,500 museums across the country with Museum Day Live!

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Globetrotting Mommy – Free museum visits. Museum Day Live!

You and a loved one can check out art institutes, science centers, children’s museums and other cultural institutions free of charge when you register for Museum Day Live! online.  One ticket admits the registrant and a guest.

Check out the list of the participating museums in your area.  Here are a few of my favorite ideas for a family-friendly museum day across the country.

New York City, NY – Children’s Museum of Manhattan

New York City, NY – The Skyscraper Museum

Garden City, NY – Nassau County Firefighters Museum

Springfield, MA – Springfield Museums (Four museums and the Dr. Seuss sculpture garden)

Boston, MA – Museum of Fine Arts

Weston, MA – Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History

Chicago, IL – Swedish American Museum

Indianapolis, IN – Indiana Historical Society

Miami, FL – Gold Coast Railroad Museum and Zoo Miami

Boca Raton, FL – Children’s Science Explorium

Sausalito, CA – Bay Area Discovery Museum

Myrtle Beach, SC – Children’s Museum of South Carolina

Denver, CO – Denver Firefighter’s Museum

Baltimore, MD – Port Discovery Children’s Museum

Annapolis, MD – Chesapeake Children’s Museum

Staying home that weekend or traveling?  Which museum are you planning to check out?

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