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PARENTS LOVE TRAVEL – CLASSIC NYC ITINERARY – Greenwich Village and Midtown

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Macy’s / Bryant Park / NY Public Library / Greenwich Village / Subway

Check out of hotel. Leave luggage with hotel front desk.

Small party? Let’s do breakfast at: Johny’s Luncheonette – 124 W 25th St (betw 6th&7th) Come.Sit.Eat is their motto. With only ~16 seats, mostly at the counter, you will likely have to wait a bit to get in – but, it’s so worth it! Once seated, you’re greeted with a cup of coffee and menus. We ordered the basic egg breakfast – eggs fried or scrambled, bacon or sausage links. Yummy home fries come with breakfasts.The chef busily whips up your order – all on a seasoned grill – while sharing stories and joking with regulars. This is old school breakfast food, served by long time New Yorkers. Traditional breakfast/lunch food served daily 8am-2pm only.

  • NY Public Library – est 1911/Rose Reading room/476 Fifth Ave (42nd&Fifth)/10am-6/8pm,Sun 1-5pm. Every room and hallway of this huge library is filled with artifacts and architecture. Magnificent! (reading room only open to researchers except 10-11am tours)
  • Bryant Park – Behind NY Public Library and really a surprise. Bryant Park is one of the world’s busiest public spaces. More than 19 million people per year visit the park and enjoy gardens with seasonal displays, free daily amenities, cultural programming, exercise classes, and more! This is a social haven for young and old, from ice cream stands to open-air chess games.
  • Macy’s Herald Square 151 West 34th Street Macy’s, established in 1858, is the Great American Department Store. Wooden escalator. 10am-9/10pm. Shopping selection in there is endless! Go to the Children’s Department for a snack and right in the middle, the coveted wooden escalator!

Take 34th St Penn Station Line 1 Downtown Local to Christopher St

  • Joe’s Pizza – 7 Carmine St (near Bleeker St & Sixth Ave – slices – 10am-3am. My favorite in NYC – a little greasy & sloppy, but the flavor!
  • Bleeker St Pizza – corner of Bleeker & Seventh Ave – slices
  • John’s Pizza – 278 Bleeker St – pies, no slices
  • Murray’s Cheese –
  • Friends Apt/Central Perk(Little Owl) – 90 Bedford St (& Grove St) Now a little Italian cafe
  • Sex in the City – 66 Perry St – Carrie Bradshaw Apt. Beautiful street of tree canopied brownstones.
  • Magnolia Bakery – 401 Bleeker St (& W 11th) – original store – cupcakes/banana pudding. Best ever banana pudding!

Christopher St Line 1 Uptown. Pick up luggage at hotel and walk to Penn Station/Moynihan Station to board train back to Philly

ADDED NOTE: We took Amtrak train into Penn Station, right in the heart of it all. Will easily do that again. Subways – in 2 1/2 days in NYC, we used the subway 7 times. Easy to just touch charge card or phone wallet and go thru. Nice alternative when walking is just too much.

PARENTS LOVE TRAVEL – CLASSIC NYC ITINERARY – Downtown

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Staten Island/ 911/ Wall Street/ Brooklyn Bridge/ Lower East Side

Grab bagel breakfast near Subway (Liberty Bagels – my favorite is their toasted sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese) near 34St. station (on 35th). Liberty Bagels is home to the best bagels in New York. The old-fashioned, hand-rolled, kettle boiled, and baked bagels are a NY staple and is a stop you cannot skip during a trip to NYC.

Take the 1 Downtown to Battery Park/South Ferry (10 min)

Staten Island Ferry (late 1800s)– free ferry past Statue of Liberty. Stay right side Over, left side Back. Departs every 15-30 minutes/20-25 minutes each way.

Subway up to World Trade Center/Oculus station to:

911 Memorial / Museum – 180 Greenwich. Just going close to the twin towers memorial takes your breath away and your heart sinks once you peer into the endless hole in the middle. The design captures your heart, for sure. FDNY Station #10 is right there, too. Stop in Ohara’s Pub for a pint after – 120 Cedar St (one block south of ground zero / 11a-late). The New York Irish pub that became a hub for first responders after 9/11. O’Hara’s walls are covered with police and fire badges from around the world. The pint of Guinness eased our emotions before we ventured on…

Trinity Church – 120 Broadway – Alexander Hamilton grave/Natl Treasure. Dark gothic vibe. Unbelievable architecture.

Wall Street – Bull – NYSE

Lunch at Fraunces Tavern (1762)– 54 Pearl St – Museum on 2nd Fl ($10A/$5C) daily Noon-5pm/ guided tours (60 min) weekends/Lunch daily 11:30am-3:30pm. As you turn a corner south of the Financial District, the historic preservation building begs you to enter. Once inside, you’ll notice all the furnishings are period late 1700s, even the servers are dressed in period costume. This is the oldest building in Manhattan. We really enjoyed the Tavern Burger but next time I’d like to try the Pot Pie. I’d encourage you to visit the museum upstairs. This is the site of George Washington’s emotional farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War win!

Brooklyn Bridge (1883) (Walk or Subway to NY City Hall) – the pedestrian walkway begins just across from the northeast corner of City Hall Park along Centre Street. Walk a little ways towards Brooklyn, turn around, get the photo op or go all the way across, grab a snack in Brooklyn, then walk back over with the Manhattan skyline as your view. We felt walking on the wood-planked path, the bridge is bigger and grander in person. A must do!

Chinatown Wo Hop (1938) – 17 Mott St basement/Marvelous Mrs. Maisel/10:30a-9p – or any of the street vendors. This area encompasses many blocks forming a V shape and the food is fresh and delicious. (cash only in Chinatown)

Tenement Museum – (early 1900s) 103 Orchard St (&Delancey) / reserved tours 60-90 minute ~ $30/ As you explore the Lower East Side neighborhoods, learn how various early 1900s immigrant communities influenced American culture and cuisine. These tours are so authentic – in one tenement, you are touching the same banisters 7,000 immigrants used over the last 100 years!

Dinner: Katz’s Deli (1888) 205 E Houston St 8a-11p/ NYCs Oldest Jewish Deli. OMG! That quote from When Harry Met Sally (filmed here), “I’ll have what she’s having!” – so true! Best Pastrami on Rye! Grab your ticket at the door and line up to your favorite “cutter”. Place your order. While they slice your meat for the thick sandwiches, the cutter may give you a sample and ask if you want more lean or fatty ends? Ask for the deli mustard. It comes with pickles on the side.

Cocktail: The Back Room Speakeasy (1920s) -102 Norfolk St. 6p-2a. This is one of only two speakeasies in NYC that operated during Prohibition and is still in existence today. Once you find the rickety Toy Factory gate, walk down the steps, across the way and then knock at the *unmarked door. The bouncer looks you over and asks the gentlemen to remove their caps. The drinks are prohibition style – beer bottles served in brown paper bags and cocktails in tea cups! So cool! Gangsters once used the space for “business meetings”.

Beer: McSorley’s Old Ale House (1854) – 17 E 7th St / Noon-1am. McSorley’s can boast of being NYC’s oldest continuously operated saloon (everyone from Abe Lincoln to John Lennon). Enter the sawdust strewn floors and history patched walls for a trip back through time. Be prepared: walk thru the swinging doors and you’re asked light or dark and soon after two short mugs of your choice appear. Old-timey, friendly vibe. Daily food specials. Cash only. No draft list here, lol.

Nearby, NYU campus/Washington Sq. Subway back to Hotel to refresh and walk or subway to: Times Square nighttime view & Serendipity 3 ice cream, Juniors cheesecake or numerous Times Square rooftop bars.

PARENTS LOVE TRAVEL – CLASSIC NYC ITINERARY – MIDTOWN

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Times Square / Central Park / Fifth Avenue / Grand Central / Empire State Building

NYC Midtown – Walk past Times Square, grab a coffee and dessert at Carlos or Krispy Kreme (loved the big apple donut) and take it to the red steps in the middle of Times Square to eat (get some pics of the daytime scene).

Then walk uptown Broadway to Original Soup Man @ 259 W 55th St. Take soup to nearby park. This is the Seinfeld episodes spot of Al, the Soup Man and “No soup for you!” legend. Carryout only. I’m glad I got Soup for Me! The lobster bisque (chowder) was so flavorful! And, my bag included bread and a piece of fruit! I’m craving that soup again already …

Central Park by foot tour: (start at Columbus Circle on the southwest corner. Subway line 1 Uptown to 59th St/Columbus Circle stop)

Tavern on the Green – 11am-11pm wkdays/ 9am-10pm wkends – Classic wood beamed ceiling interior – expansive patio w/ dozens of tables with red umbrellas. Meals with reservations. Cocktails and lite bites at the main bar and patio bar. Snack bar. We were there during Sunday brunch and the champagne was popping non-stop for mimosas.

  • Strawberry Fields / Imagine Mosaic (memorial to John Lennon – an acoustic musician was singing Lennon songs as we passed by, adding to the feel)
  • Rock outcroppings all along your path east, along with open patches with ball fields (we saw two softball games)
  • Bow Bridge (classic pedestrian bridge)
  • Bethesda Terrace & Fountain (street vendors and musicians line the perimeter – also great views of rowboats and the Lake – this is Friends fountain)
  • Loeb Boathouse (many movie scenes, where you can rent rowboats)
  • Conservatory Water (model boat pond)
  • The Mall & Literary Walk – The Mall is a wide, tree-lined walkway located in the southern part of Central Park. It runs from the southern entrance at 66th Street to the Bethesda Terrace. The Mall is a popular spot for walking, jogging, and socializing. It often hosts street performers and artists, adding to its vibrant atmosphere. The Literary Walk, which features statues of famous writers (William Shakespeare), runs along the Mall. (I think this was my favorite park of Central Park)
  • The Pond at Central Park (far view of the Plaza, where we’re headed next)

Fifth Avenue walkabout starts at the Plaza!

  • The Plaza (1907) – Champagne Bar – cocktails and meals/ 6:30a-11p. Palm Court Bar – especially fun during afternoon tea for people watching. Best Manhattan in Manhattan! Creative, tasty small plates.
  • Trump Tower / Tiffany & Co / Gucci
  • St Patrick’s Cathedral (1878) / Rockefeller Center / Radio City / NBC Studios

Head back towards hotel to freshen. Evening ideas:

  • Hotel Rooftop Bar
  • Grand Central (1913) –  the Campbell Room  (Noon-Midnight/jazz 6p Sundays/limited seating, make reservations) – cozy speakeasy vibe – order traditional cocktails and small plates.
  • Empire State Building (1931) – 8am-MN (last elevator at 11:15pm) $44+ Eateries on street level. Observation deck and displays. The Disney-like exhibits engage you, including the elevator ride up to the 80th floor and the movies/King Kong “grab”! Then, you go up to the 86th Floor and wow, the views are breathtaking! We arrived at dusk and stayed til dark. Very quiet and surreal up there… magical!

PARENTS LOVE TRAVEL: EAT N EXPLORE PHILADELPHIA (Chadds Ford / Brandywine Valley)

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Chadds Ford is named after a settler, John Chads, who in 1725 built his home and operated a tavern and ferry on the banks of the Brandywine Creek near a ford, but the community is best known as the home of the famous Wyeth artist family. Three generations of Wyeths have lived in Chadds Ford since 1911. The Brandywine Valley, from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania to Wilmington, was the focus of much of their work. Those collections can be seen today at the Brandywine Museum of Art. The town is also the location for Brandywine Battlefield Park, commemorating the greatest single-day battle of the American Revolution. Just across from the Battlefield is Chadds Ford Tavern, a cozy stop for lunch and dinner. Farther west up the road is the Chaddsford Winery.

BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELD PARK – Chadds Ford – 1491 Baltimore Pike (US1, 1 mile east of SR100) 19317. http://brandywinebattlefield.org/  Hours: Friday – Saturday 10am-4pm, (March-November). Closed most federal holidays. Admission. Museum shop. Plenty of picnic areas. The peaceful nature of the Brandywine Valley was shattered in the summer of 1777, when British and Hessian forces fought American Continentals and local militia under George Washington and the young Marquis de Lafayette in the largest land battle of the Revolutionary War. This defeat of American forces (led by George Washington) left the Philadelphia area open to attack and conquest by the British. However, it gave Washington a chance to see his troops were ready for war and Lafayette was a cherished new leader.

This giant park and museum focus on actual Revolutionary War events. Watch the video introduction to the park first, then drive along a tour that includes 28 historic points taking you back to 1777. Even better, catch the house tours given by storytelling guides to really understand the sacrifice of traveling soldiers and the Quaker homes they occupied.

CHADDS FORD TAVERN -1400 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Local chefs have restored the Tavern to its original wonder with a modern touch. The new owner has worked hard to preserve the tavern’s history, especially since the previous owner, Tommy Drane, had made it a gathering spot for artists like the Wyeths and George Weymouth.  https://www.thecftavern.com/  Daily lunch and dinner, happy hour. We thought the portions were huge and really liked the fresh local flavors: homemade chip n dip served instead of bread; rustic furnishings; salads, soups and sandwiches are tasty.

BRANDYWINE MUSEUM OF ART – Chadds Ford – I Hoffman’s Mill Road. US 1 & PA Rte. 100 19317. www.brandywinemuseum.org Hours: Daily 9:30am-5:00pm. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.  Winters: Open Wednesday-Monday 10am-4pm. Admission. Tours: Kuerner Farm Tours & Studio Reserved tours only. Add $14 to ticket to museum. (April through November). American art in a 19th century gristmill. The historic Kuerner Farm has been a major source of inspiration to Andrew Wyeth. Since his earliest painting of the farm in 1932 at the age of 15, Wyeth has found subjects in its people, animals, buildings and landscapes for more than 1,000 works of art. Known for collections by three generations of Wyeths, the house where N.C. Wyeth raised his extraordinarily creative children and the studio in which he painted many of his memorable works of art have been restored to reflect their character in 1945, the year of the artist’s death. Note: Restaurant open daily 10am-3pm. Moody paintings create a feel that draws you in…

CHADDSFORD WINERY – 632 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford, PA 19317. With a tradition dating back to 1982 and an annual production of over 30,000 cases of wine, Chaddsford Winery is among the oldest, largest, and most acclaimed wineries in Pennsylvania.The iconic farmhouse and bank barn, both built in the 1800s, are quintessential examples of the Brandywine Valley’s rich history in agriculture. While their grapes are grown at several regional vineyards, all aspects of wine production – pressing, fermenting, barrel-aging, and bottling – are achieved onsite, within the thick stone walls of the cellar, which you can tour. Nice spaces indoors and a massive patio. Fruity, sweeter wines. Live on the Lawn, a brand-new seasonal outdoor music series featuring local talent, great wine, and relaxed vibes every Saturday afternoon. Daily Noon-5pm, later on weekend evenings. https://www.chaddsford.com

ATLANTA EAT & EXPLORE! Good Eats Near Great Attractions in Atlanta, Georgia

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On a recent visit to Atlanta, I found some true Southern cooking served with refreshing sweet tea and near popular attractions. So many places to visit but save room in your day for these amazingly Southern and new South restaurants! I was in foodie heaven! (For visit insights, go to: GA link on dashboard)

** BUCKHEAD AREA Attraction: Atlanta History Center

Children’s Experience
Jukebox Diner (select stories on jukebox)
Cyclorama (motion/sound Civil War battle)

Eateries: Swan Coach House Tea Room & Souper Jenny cafe

Signature Chicken Salad
Swan Coach House Tea Room
Souper Jenny menu board

** PIEDMONT PARK AREA Attractions: Atlanta Botanical Garden / Federal Reserve Bank Money Museum / High Museum of Art / Margaret Mitchell House Eateries: South City Kitchen

Atlanta Botanical Garden Goddess
South City Kitchen classic fried chicken, mashed potatoes & collards

** MIDTOWN / CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK AREA Attractions: Georgia Aquarium / World of Coca-Cola / Children’s Museum of Atlanta / College Football Hall of Fame Eateries: Atlanta Breakfast Club / Bottle Cap Cafe / The Varsity / Mary Mac’s Tea Room

Georgia Peach Chicken n Waffles @ ABC
Bottle Cap Cafe
Atlanta Breakfast Club vibe
Mary Mac’s old school dining room
Mary Mac’s Fried Chicken and your choice of sides (30 offered!)

** The Battery Atlanta Attractions: the Battery food & entertainment complex / Truist Park (Atlanta Braves Baseball) Eateries: Sports + Social / Punch Bowl (both have games to play + food)

Family Fun (something for everyone)
Area to watch games on giant screen (outside ballpark)
Blue Moon & baseball – ahh

PHILLY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR by Michele

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PART ONE – Experience Old City Philadelphia!

(Morning tour starts at hotel lobby at 10am and ends at 12:30pm for lunch)

Come explore the Philadelphia of the people caught up in the world changing events of 1776. Wander through Old City Philadelphia, including: Independence Mall, home of the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall to learn about the people shaping our early republic. We will then continue to Benjamin Franklin’s grave to learn about the famous Philadelphian, Arch Street Meeting House to explore the role of the Quakers, Betsy Ross’ House where we get insight into the role of women, Elfreth’s Alley to meet the everyday people of revolutionary Philadelphia and Christ Church, the place of worship for many prominent Philadelphians. We’ll grab lunch at an original cheesesteak place, Campos.

Independence Hall requires timed tickets reserved well in advance. Betsy Ross House is $10.00. Others free or donation. This walking tour is within 6 blocks of the hotel. We’ll stop back at the Hotel to freshen.

Campo’s Steak & Hoagies  Campo’s is a family run sandwich shop that has been making Philly’s best cheesesteaks, hoagies, and specialty sandwiches since 1947. Those in the know order their cheesesteak with two words only: cheese selection (provolone, American or Whiz) and “wit” or “without” onions. Campo’s is proudly served at Citizens Bank Park and is the official cheesesteak of the Philadelphia Flyers. 214 Market Street (2nd & Market)

PART TWO – Experience Center City Philly LOVE! (Tour starts at hotel lobby at 1:15pm and ends about 3:15pm)

LOVE Park is most famously the home of Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE statue, which has resided in the space almost continuously since 1976. The park is located near City Hall, offering views of the architectural treasure, including William Penn’s statue. Since Rocky’s first triumphant onscreen run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1976, the 72 steps have become an international destination. Those interested can trek up the stairs, pumping their fists in the air as they cherish the spectacular view of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the city skyline. Cheesey? Definitely. Fun? Absolutely!

On the way to/from the Rocky photo ops, we’ll grab an iced coffee and a treat from Federal Donuts. We’ll end our Highlights tour with a cold one at Independence Beer Garden and a view of where we started, Independence Park. The afternoon tour is a lot of city and parkway walking. If it’s too hot or stormy, we’ll take a PHLASH bus or modify the plan.

Federal Donuts – People come here for one thing: deep-fried joy! It’s delivered in the form of Korean-style chicken, with a variety of rubs and glazes, and hot fresh or fancy doughnuts in constantly changing flavors like cinnamon brown sugar, blueberry pancake, strawberry lavender and chocolate éclair — and coffee, of course. 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway or 1632 Sansom Street, https://federaldonuts.com/

Independence Beer Garden, is an expansive, all-American beer garden overlooking Independence National Historic Park. The Beer Garden is a lovely spot to sit back and enjoy a cold beer on a warm summer day. They also offer a great Happy Hour with items like tasty Sliders and fresh chips and guacamole. HAPPY HOUR | WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY | 3PM – 7PM (everything $5-$7.00). https://www.phlbeergarden.com/

Lunch/Shopping/Snacking suggestion (7 blocks from hotel): Reading Terminal Market – Set below a former railroad terminal, Center City’s 127-year-old Reading Terminal Market serves as both a tourist destination and a trusted source for fresh food for locals. The public space provides open seating where customers can enjoy a world of cuisines from dozens of restaurants, including Pennsylvania Dutch and sandwich slingers like DiNic’s, serving up hot roast pork sandwiches that rival the city’s much-lauded cheesesteaks. Retail merchants sell housewares, jewelry, linens and more. There’s a gift shop selling Philly LOVE souvenirs and a Philly Pretzel shop, too. 51 N. 12th Street https://readingterminalmarket.org/

Happy Hour or Dinner suggestion (Uber, near walkable Rittenhouse Square):  Harp & Crown – Its glass-façade, 24-foot ceilings, and chandeliers are glamorous pieces balanced with funky vintage wallpaper and leather club chairs, millwork and natural tones throughout the space. Guests enjoy new-American dishes amongst the space including a 32-seat bar. Featured here: pizzas, small plates and seasonal fare — and a two-lane bowling alley tucked in the basement called Elbow Lane (reservations required for groups of nine or more; based on availability, smaller parties can walk in). Happy Hour | Walk-In @ Bar + Lounge: 4:00pm – 7:00pm. 1525 Sansom Street, http://harpcrown.com

Base Hotel: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phlpr-renaissance-philadelphia-downtown-hotel/overview/. Wonderful hotel to choose if you want to walk the sites (next to Independence National Park).

PHLASH Purple tourism buses: https://ridephillyphlash.com/ $5.00 for all day pass (exact cash or online)

Maps and Directions: https://www.visitphilly.com/maps-directions/#downloadable-maps

Suggested blog: https://parentslovetravel.com/blog/a-fresh-look-at-revolution

NEW UPDATED FLORIDA AND GEORGIA BOOKS!

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KIDS LOVE FLORIDA: An Organized Family Travel Guide to Exploring Kid-Friendly Florida. 600 Fun Stops & Unique Spots.

KIDS LOVE FLORIDA lists and reviews hundreds of kid-tested attractions and events throughout the state. Besides all of the details (where, when), the book is best known for its easy-to-read reviews of what is most engaging about each site. And, you’ll discover most of the book explores places besides theme parks. You won’t find this information together in any other resource or on the internet. Great idea for unique, easy day trips or vacations.

KIDS LOVE GEORGIA: Your Family Travel Guide to Exploring Kid-Friendly Georgia. 400 Fun Stops & Unique Spots.

GEORGIA FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDE

Explore hidden islands, humbling habitats, and historic gold mines. See dancing dolphins and comical kangaroos. Watch out for cowboys, Indians and swamp creatures. Well-known attractions plus hundreds of places you’ve probably never thought of! Make short vacation plans or get to know your favorite area better. Each chapter is a day trip zone including points of interest, events and suggested lodging and dining. New features include hand-picked HIGHLIGHTS, itineraries and web resources to quickly help you make the most of a short trip in each chapter. Searching countless hours on the internet? We give you fast travel facts, prices, and our kid-tested reviews for every listing (expanded in this edition). We did the work so you don’t have to. Great tool for moms, dads, grandparents, teachers & visitors.

** The print books are available at Bookstores and Online Retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. NOTE: Amazon often runs sales on our best selling titles each season. Our travel guides are best suited to print books so you can easily mark and highlight places you want to visit next!

ATTN PARENTS: NEED SOME IDEAS TO TRAVEL WITH KIDS?

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Now is the time to plan a daycation.

From picnics in open spaces to stepping back in time with visits to historical sites, nature excursions to walking and driving tours, small towns offer options for off-the-beaten path getaways. All provide plenty of relaxation and outdoor adventures, with fewer crowds and room to wander.

But, planning trips can be so frustrating … especially when your kids are bored and begging for ideas on something fun to do … away from the backyard! “Traveling with kids shouldn’t be so hard. We wanted to make family trips easy so, we researched and wrote books about years of experiences,” says Family Travel Mom, Michele Z.  KIDS LOVE TRAVEL GUIDES include great hints on what kids like best.

  • Kids can discover places to race and fly over giant sand dunes or just dip your toes in the water.  Watch a butterfly form before your eyes or learn the secrets of a perfect children’s garden.
  • Another weekend you’ll discover where ponies swim and dolphins dance, or dig into archaeology and living history. Search for real treasure, pirates, castles and lost civilizations. Cross prairies, romp around forts, or venture on journeys of Indians and explorers.
  • And what about the wonders of nature – the roar of the falls, fossils, fish ladders or pine forests.  Rent a boat to traverse a new river or smile at the antics of baby animals in zoos.

The books provide all the details a family needs to know (i.e. maps, directions, websites, prices, reviews) to save lots of time. PLUS:

  • The ACTIVITY INDEX is helpful. Choose to explore Animals & Farms, Outdoor Exploring, or Historical sites that often have walking trails and gardens.
  • Limited budget, don’t worry – each book finds lots of places to visit for little or no charge!
  • Packed full of over 500 places designed for children between the ages of 2-15. Updated regularly.
  • Quick look Favorites in each region.
  • Tried & true Suggested Lodging & Dining that appeal to kids. Often we mention candy shops & Mom & Pop ice cream shops around the corner from major attractions.

The series offers 16 regional travel guides: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, The Carolinas, Virginia, Wisconsin, I-75 & I-95

Grab your KIDS LOVE TRAVEL GUIDE and Create your own old-fashioned Road Trips!  Books can be purchased at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Updates are on https://kidslovetravel.com/travel-books/

NEW Edition – Kids Love I-95!

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KIDS LOVE I-95 – Your Family Travel Guide to I-95. 500 Kid-Tested Fun Stops & Unique Spots from the Mid-Atlantic to Miami

Welcome to Side-Tripping with Kids – a New Way to Travel Quick Stops along I-95. 

SideTrips!: travel just minutes off the interstate to learn of hidden messages and historic secrets. Fly in Space and see priceless national treasures. Escape rooms full of bugs, enchanted gardens, explosive museums, pirate ships, and haunted lighthouses & forts. See George Washington’s teeth, experience a Civil War battle, and find the elusive Fountain of Youth.

We’ll tell you exactly how to find unique landmarks and favorite pit stops, too. Make spontaneous or planned sidetrips and get to know your favorite destinations better! All on a budget of time and money.

The print books are available at Bookstores and Online Retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. NOTE: Amazon often runs sales on our best selling titles each season. Our travel guides are best suited to print books so you can easily mark and highlight places you want to visit next!