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...]
Sticky Lips BBQ in Rochester, NY
BBQ in Rochester? Not exactly the first thing that came to my mind when planning our weekend road trip but definitely something that should be on your "to do" list if you're visiting. Sticky Lips BBQ Having never been a big fan of BBQ before (although we do go to Ribfest at home every Summer - more for the atmosphere than the food), our family was wowed by Sticky Lips … [Read more...]
George Eastman House and Rochester Museum & Science Center
George Eastman House The George Eastman House is a museum dedicated to the history of photography and film. Attached to the museum is George Eastman's mansion with several rooms open to the public. Guided tours are available for both the mansion and the museum. While the adults in our group appreciated the camera and photo galleries in the museum, our kids (4 and … [Read more...]