The City That Never Sleeps. The Big Apple. The City of Dreams. Whatever you call it, there's no denying the lure of New York City. Over 50 million people visit NYC every year, spending tens of billions of dollars on five-star dinners, Broadway musicals, and cab fare. There's another option though -- you can have an amazing family vacation to NYC on a budget. Here are … [Read more...]
Top New York City Hotels with Family Suites for All Budgets
Finding a hotel with suites - either for larger groups or just more space than a standard hotel room - in New York City is like searching for a needle in a haystack. After several trips to the Big Apple and hours of extensive research, here are our recommendations for the best hotels with family suites in New York City. We hope you find this guide helpful as we know it can … [Read more...]
Parents’ Guide to The Strong National Museum of Play – Rochester, NY
The National Museum of Play is both a history museum and children's museum devoted to play. It's considered one of the best museums for families in the United States. With 150,000 square feet of play space and hands-on interactive exhibits, The Strong in Rochester, New York has been one my family's favorite weekend road trip destinations for the past few years. The Strong … [Read more...]
Family Travel Guide: Rochester, New York
Located south of Lake Ontario, Rochester, New York is known for attractions that center around learning and play - most notably the Strong National Museum of Play. First time visitors are blown away by the size of this museum and it's quite possible to spend a whole day, if not an entire weekend at The Strong. It's not as busy or fast paced as New York City and is New … [Read more...]
A Day of Play at The Strong in Rochester, New York
Reader Lillian (mom of 2 little princesses) made the trek to The National Museum of Play from Toronto a few months ago and shares her thoughts on this family friendly museum in Rochester, New York. ******* Our family recently visited The Strong (National Museum of Play) for the second time – this time with an infant and toddler. The way I would describe this museum is … [Read more...]