The Nutcracker, Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadelphia Day Trip
December 17, 2010 by Don
Filed under Brandywine Valley, Kids, Kids, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seasonal, Seasonal, Seasonal, Winter, Winter
Mom! It’s the Snow Princess! Do you see the Snow Princess? Dad! The Candy Cane Man, the Candy Cane Man! Can you see him? Other than birthdays and Christmas I can honestly say I’ve never seen my 3-year-old (Andrew) more excited than he was on the way to the Academy of Music to see The Pennsylvania Ballet perform The Nutcracker. He and we,... Read More
National Toy Train Museum Day Trip
An extensive collection of toy trains from the mid-1800′s to the present day. Five operating interactive train layouts, continuous toy train videos, research library, and a gift shop. Located close to many other railroad attractions and Amish farmlands. Website: Click here to visit the National Toy Train Museum Web site. VN:F [1.9.11_1134]please... Read More
Great Wolf Lodge Day Trip – Pocono Mountains, PA
April 17, 2011 by Don
Filed under Amusement Parks, Amusement Parks, Featured, Kids, Kids, Kids, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia
Owooohhhh. Owooohhhh! Justin and Andrew began howling (literally) for our trip to Great Wolf Lodge seemingly weeks before we were to depart. “How many days now,” Andrew, the newly turned 4-year-old asked. “5,” I replied. “That’s a long time …” he replied, disappointed. Finally, 25 follow-up questions,... Read More
Crayola Factory Day Trip
October 30, 2009 by Don
Filed under Kids, Philadelphia
When your family goes out to Friendly’s do your kids sit quietly; patiently coloring on a menu with crayons as they wait for their chicken tenders to arrive? If so, then the Crayola Factory will make for a really good daytrip. On the other hand, if your kids bounce in their seats, want to get up and see the ice cream sundaes being made and are... Read More
Children’s Discovery Museum Day Trip
September 30, 2009 by Don
Filed under Kids, Kids, Museums, New Jersey
One of my favorite places to take the kids, the Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill, NJ makes an incredible day-trip. The kids have a fantastic time – from the moment they ring the big bell at the front door to taking their picture for a ‘news’ story on the way out. The museum seems best suited for kids 18 months to 8 years and offers... Read More
Please Touch Museum – Philadelphia Day Trip
October 31, 2009 by Don
Filed under Kids, Museums, Philadelphia
The Please Touch Museum is one of Philadelphia’s classic day trips for kids. With its recent move to Memorial Hall (just outside of Center City) the museum has been re-invigorated and has been receiving rave reviews from kids and parents alike. Click here for the Web site Here are some exhibits you’ll find at the museum: Wonderland River... Read More
The Franklin Institute Day Trip
October 25, 2009 by Don
Filed under Kids, Philadelphia
The Franklin Institute is an amazing science center located in Center City Philadelphia. Founded in 1824, today the Franklin Institute is a vibrant 21st-Century organization that continues to offer new and exciting access to science and technology. Standout exhibits include: The Planetarium IMAX theater The Giant Heart Space Command Sports Challenge Kids... Read More
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Day Trip
September 25, 2010 by Don
Filed under Historical, Kids, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Seasonal
Every year in late summer the Mount Hope Estate and Winery, located in the shire of Lancaster, Pa, is overrun by knights, maidens, queens and … mud people. The PA ren faire, as it is known, is a fun, bawdy, tongue-in-cheek event that is great for families, couples, friends … even those flying solo. Visitors to the estate find themselves... Read More
Sahara Sam’s Day Trip – Indoor Water Park in South Jersey
February 20, 2010 by Don
Filed under Amusement Parks, Featured, Kids, Kids, Kids, New Jersey
When we first drove by Sahara Sam’s my son Justin, then a 5-year-old, squealed with delight. He had just eyed the water slides jutting out of the building like giant, colored curly straws. The look in his eyes told me there was no doubt a day trip was in our future. Sure enough, for his 6th birthday the request came to splash around in Sahara... Read More
Strasburg Railroad Day Trip
Take a 45-minute ride aboard America’s oldest short-line railroad – celebrating 175 years! Less than $35 for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children – Coach). Enjoy authentic trains and railroaders, shops, dining and other fun extras at the historic East Strasburg Station. All Aboard! Click here for the Strasburg Railroad Website VN:F... Read More
