Consider the Mall of America for your long family weekend getaway as it offers something for everyone ꟷ retail therapy, amusement rides for big and little thrill seekers, and plenty of family fun! The Mall of America (MOA) in Bloomington, Minnesota is a top tourist destination with 520+ stores and an abundance of entertainment and attractions. We recently visited the MOA over President's Day weekend and are sharing our Mall of America Top 5 Tips and Tricks for your Mall of … [Read more...] about Family Weekend Getaway to Mall of America
Weekend Getaways
10 Winter Outings To Do With Your Family
Winter in Chicago can be a bit dreary but is also a great time to try some new experiences together as a family. We like to make a bucket list of fun family outings in the winter and forge new family memories. Our kids are getting older and more adventurous so we love trying new outings together to keep that family bond strong. Sharing 10 fun winter outings to do with your family around Chicago and in Wisconsin. Snow Tubing in Wisconsin Pack the car with your snow gear (maybe even a … [Read more...] about 10 Winter Outings To Do With Your Family
A family getaway to the Tides Inn on the Chesapeke Bay, VA over Columbus Day weekend
Guest post by Kristen Williams When we booked our family getaway at the Tides Inn over Columbus Day back in July, we didn't expect the October weekend to also include summer-like temperatures. We headed to Irvington, Virginia, just an hour and a half from Richmond, Va., to the small historic fishing village for the long weekend. The Tides Inn is a timeless Virginia resort on a private peninsula of the Chesapeake Bay. Initial Impressions of the Tides When we arrived we … [Read more...] about A family getaway to the Tides Inn on the Chesapeke Bay, VA over Columbus Day weekend
Mackinac Island, Cape Cod in Michigan
Our recent day in Mackinac Island in Michigan was the kind of day you hope never ends. Mackinac Island is coined the Jewel of the Great Lakes where horse and carriage and bikes are the only modes of transportation, is abundant in natural beauty as the meeting point for Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, and has a rich history dating back to the American Revolutionary War that is proudly preserved. Read on for our Mackinac Island Top 5 tips and tricks. Mackinac Island is accessible … [Read more...] about Mackinac Island, Cape Cod in Michigan