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Family Attractions in San Francisco

October 27, 2009
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If you’re taking a family vacation then San Francisco is definitely some place you should consider visiting. San Francisco is a unique city with a combination of family activities that ranges from haunted history to modern fun. Each family attraction you visit can be turned into a fun learning activity for the entire family.

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Family Attractions in Boston

September 16, 2009
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Boston provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience an incredibly wide variety of activities from historic landmarks, to culture and arts, to local sports teams, and local natural beauty. For families it’s a rare chance to combine fun activities with educational experiences that will bring history alive and leave a wonderful lasting impression.

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Family Attractions in Atlanta

August 21, 2009
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A trip to Atlanta is an excellent way to bond with your family and take in all that this magnificent city has to offer. Atlanta can be an expensive city to visit, so we’ve included a few free attractions on our list just to make your family trip to Atlanta more budget friendly.
Georgia Aquarium
The [...]

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Family Attractions in Dallas

August 14, 2009
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Dallas is a great city for a family vacation as it’s loaded with things to do for every age. As they say, everything is bigger in Texas and this definitely applies to the list of Family Attractions in Dallas.
Dallas World Aquarium
The Dallas World Aquarium is pretty amazing for a landlocked city. The building was [...]

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Family Attractions in Denver

July 31, 2009
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The mile high city of Denver Colorado is rich with history and vibrant activities, the perfect place to take a family on vacation. You’ll find so much to see and do in Denver that you’ll probably want to come back for your next vacation too.

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Family Attractions in London

July 29, 2009
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Sometimes keeping kids occupied on vacation is difficult, especially when your vacation is in a foreign country. But a trip to London with the family is one that is sure to be fun for everyone as there is so much to see and do. Use our handpicked family fun guide below to find the best [...]

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Plan a Vacation without Breaking the Family Budget

June 26, 2009
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According to the U.S. Travel Association, approximately 54 percent of American households are planning a summer vacation. If you’re one of 38 million U.S. adults that have not yet decided whether or not to take your family on a summer vacation, here are some great ideas to plan a vacation without breaking the budget.

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Family Attractions in Chicago

May 22, 2009
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Chicago is one of those hidden secrets as it’s a great big city with a lot of heart and loads of things to do but somehow it always seems to get overlooked. If you’re looking for a place to take the family for a weekend give Chicago a try, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

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Family Travel to Philadelphia

May 11, 2009
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Looking for a great place to take the family on vacation? Leave the mouse in the south and instead head to Philadelphia for a family vacation that’s packed with fun and excitement and little tidbits of information everywhere you turn.

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How to get the Most out of The Disney Dining Plan

May 6, 2009
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In an effort to create more value and build more “in park” revenue Walt Disney has been putting a lot of marketing effort behind the Disney Dining Plan. Is the plan worth it, and does it create a more enjoyable experience? We put the Disney Dining plan to the test last fall, and I’ll share [...]

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Family Attractions in Ft. Lauderdale

April 9, 2009
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Ft. Lauderdale is known as “America’s Venice” because of the number of canals it has. There are water taxis that make it fun for the whole family to go on aquatic tours. It also has the deepest port, Port Everglades, in Florida making it a major boating industry hub.

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Family Attractions in Montreal

April 6, 2009
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Montreal draws visitors from around the globe through all four seasons. This family friendly capital of Quebec has more to offer than you could enjoy in one trip. That’s why so many people make an annual visit. Whether you are here in the winter enjoying the Snow Festival or during the summer for Montreal’s International [...]

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Family Dining Philadelphia

April 1, 2009
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The reasons for taking your family to Philadelphia for a vacation are numerous. Simply put, it’s a great place to for a family vacation whether you’re looking for fun, excitement or an educational experience. The only problem with family vacations in a new city, any new city, is finding family dining options that are both [...]

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Family Attractions at Niagara Falls

March 25, 2009
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Romantic honeymoon location, Niagara Falls doesn’t usually come to mind as the first place to take your family vacation, but it’s actually a wonderful place for a family trip. The area is not simply waterfalls but many other excursions packed into one tourist Mecca, there’s even a learning experience or two. The falls themselves get [...]

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Historic Baltimore Seaport

February 17, 2009
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Baltimore is becoming a tourist hotspot, which isn’t surprising considering that the harbor has been one of America’s oldest seaports, surviving for more than 300 years. The region has seen highs and lows and is currently undergoing a resurgence in popularity as people are rediscovering the splendor of Baltimore’s Historic Seaport.
The attractions at the Baltimore [...]

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Family Attractions in Los Angeles

December 18, 2008
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Initially Los Angeles doesn’t seem like a family town, with all of the movie stars, the rock musicians, the hustle and bustle of the movie industry executives but as is often the case, first impressions can be quite misleading. Los Angeles is actually loaded with things for families to explore together and wholesome fun can [...]

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Family Attractions in San Diego

December 11, 2008
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San Diego is known for its perfect climate, perfect scenery, and perfect beaches but it’s actually also a perfect place to take your family. San Diego is just jam packed with attractions for the entire family that are exciting, educational and relaxing.

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Museums in Baltimore

November 7, 2008
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Baltimore, Maryland is a fascinating mixture of new and historic attractions. That dichotomy is well-illustrated in the city’s museums. From art museums to the National Aquarium to the Maryland Science Museum, Baltimore offers a museum for every taste. Below are just a couple of the highlights:

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Family Attractions in Cleveland

October 13, 2008
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Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Children’s Museum of Cleveland, dedicated to children up to eight years of age, the museum hosts numerous traveling exhibits as well as several permanent exhibits such as “Splish Splash,” which teaches children about water transportation, weather and the earth’s water systems. It features a two-story climbing structure, a kaleidoscope and the Weather [...]

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13 Japanese Scream Machine Roller Coasters

August 4, 2008
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If you can’t make it to Japan to test these rides yourself, these videos will give you a good idea of what you’re missing.

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Disney World restaurant bans kids

January 8, 2008
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The dream of many small children across the world is to visit Disney World, right? Even though there are plenty of adults who have become addicted to visiting Disney theme parks, the whole concept is really about entertaining kids.
Or so I thought, until I read that Disney World has recently banned children from eating [...]

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New attractions at Walt Disney World in 2008

December 26, 2007
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If you’re thinking of making a return visit to Florida’s Walt Disney World in the new year, there are plenty of attractions that have opened in late 2007 or are ready to open soon. Choose from the following to add to your must see list in 2008:

High School Musical 2: School’s Out: [...]

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Southwest stops boarding families first

December 5, 2007
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For as long as most of have been flying on airplanes, we’ve heard the initial call at the beginning of boarding that families with small children can go ahead and get on the plane. Southwest Airlines, which has a first-come-first-served open seating policy has decided to change those old rules. Families now have to board [...]

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Tips for traveling during pregnancy

December 2, 2007
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Can you travel when you’re pregnant? Sure, traveling during pregnancy is usually safe but there are limitations.

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at DisneyWorld

November 27, 2007
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There is no bad time to take the kids to DisneyWorld. But there are times that are better than others and Christmas is one of them. You get to enjoy the special events that are available at the park during this time of year. You get to take advantage of special price deals that are [...]

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Roller coasters: 56 American scream machines

October 19, 2007
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Do you enjoy getting turned upside down, being hit with a couple of Gs and screaming your head off? Then this is for you: A guide to 56 of the best roller coasters in the country.
Millenium Force
Cedar Point

Known as a giga-coaster because of its great height, this coaster rises 310 feet above the ground and [...]

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Nick-or-Treat at Great America

October 15, 2007

Fall is a wonderful time to visit theme parks. The fact that the air is cooler, the traffic is down and the lines are shorter is a given. But what’s even neater about visiting parks in the fall is that many of them have fantastic Halloween-themed celebrations going on. And it’s a no-brainer that holiday [...]

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Brick-or-Treat, LEGOLAND California

October 14, 2007

This year, celebrate Halloween with a treat your kids will never forget. Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND California celebrates its ninth year with daily costume contests, safe trick-or-treating, a Brick-or-Treat Trail, ghoulish entertainment by the Boo Crew and, to top off the day, a LEGO Candy Corn Scavenger Hunt at the Haunted Hideaway.

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Not-so-scary Halloween at Disney World

October 13, 2007
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Walt Disney World is celebrating now with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

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Airplane Travel with Little Ones

October 10, 2007
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You’ve made the choice to travel with your baby or toddler. Sounds daunting, but it needn’t be. The most important thing to keep in mind, however, is that babies and kids are not small adults. Instead, they are a whole other entity with needs and habits completely different from even school-aged children. Here, for the [...]

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