CourtneyBrooke Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Last year I took all four kids (by myself!) to Wildwood Crest, NJ. We went after school had started but before it got cold (late Sept). We toured Cape May, the Zoo, the Insectarium, the WWII tower, the Lighthouse, and more. We also spent plenty of time at the beach. I'd love to do something similar this year, but perhaps in a different location. Near the beach would be a huge plus (I'm not a fan, but the kids loved it). Looking for something with both fun things and educational/historical things. I live in PA, so in surrounding areas would be best- Ohio, NY, MD, VA, etc. We've done NYC, Baltimore, Philly, Washington DC, Williamsburg. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lifeoftheparty* Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 We went to Niagara Falls- Canada side. It was very fun AND educational. I really enjoyed it. Of course, we went the 1st week in June, before heavy tourist season. We are in Maryland and it was only a 7 hour drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 VA is full of all sorts of historical things, the beach, and all sorts of other museums too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 How about Boston, Cape Cod, Plymouth, and you could go west a few days and do the living history thing at Old Sturbridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Harper's Ferry (WV) Boston (MA) Mystic Seaport + Twin Lakes Caves (CT) Luray Caverns + Shenandoah Valley (VA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtneyBrooke Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 VA is full of all sorts of historical things, the beach, and all sorts of other museums too. I would love to do VA- could you tell me more about specific museums/historical things? How about Boston, Cape Cod, Plymouth, and you could go west a few days and do the living history thing at Old Sturbridge. I've considered Old Sturbridge, but I don't know anything else about the area. Could you tell me more? Thank you! Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 There's TONS of educational and fun things in Boston! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I would love to do VA- could you tell me more about specific museums/historical things? Williamsburg, Richmond is just full of Historical places too, Children's museum, Science museum. Yorktown, Jamestown. Ft Monroe, Virginia living museum VA marine science museum. Kitty Hawk is in NC but not far from VA beach. Nauticus, USS Wissconson. Hampton History museum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMOm Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Harper's Ferry (WV)Boston (MA) Mystic Seaport + Twin Lakes Caves (CT) Luray Caverns + Shenandoah Valley (VA) If you do Luray Caverns & Shenandoah Valley, you could also do Natural Bridge, Lexington VA & The Frontier Culture Museum. Can't remember if it was mentioned before, but what about Washington, DC? I don't if this isn't East enough for you or what your religious background it , but we want to do Mammoth Cave & the Creation Museum one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 What about Salem, Mass; Gettysburg, and Trenton has the Barracks, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdwinglips Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 You can visit Lexington ( start of day for 'Battle Road' of Amer. Rev.), Concord and the shot heard round the world/Old North Bridge, also home to the Louisa May Alcott home, Walden Pond, so much more. You can whale watch from out of Boston, walk the Freedom Trail, visit the USS Constitution (oldest active naval ship), and so much more. Plimoth Plantation is not too far either. We have lived in the Boston area for a year and a half and have only scratched the surface of all I want to do before hubby (Air Force) gets moved to next duty station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 My kids loved visiting the Serpent Mound in Southern Ohio. Other mounds were cool also, but that's the only name I remember off hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 How about Boston, Cape Cod, Plymouth, and you could go west a few days and do the living history thing at Old Sturbridge. Old Sturbridge Village is wonderful. My daughter is on her 2nd year of being a Junior Intern there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityMom Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 We lived in Boston for a few years and still head back to the North Shore each year for vacation. Boston definitely fits the bill -- you can tour the Old North Church and Paul Revere's home in the North End (plus eat some Italian food), visit the Bunker Hill Monument and U.S.S. Constitution in Charlestown, take a trip to Salem. There are also the New England Aquarium and the Museum of Science to visit. We love the beaches on the North Shore -- about 45 minutes north of Boston -- Good Harbor in Gloucester, Crane Beach in Ipswich are two faves. And, of course, there's Plimoth. We usually stay close to the beach and then head into Boston or Cambridge for day trips. September is when we visit -- school's in session, so it's less crowded and the weather is usually gorgeous. Happy planning! You have lots of great options. I'll be watching this thread for some ideas for our family too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtneyBrooke Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks, everyone! I love both the Virginia and the Boston ideas. Boston is a bit of a drive- 6 hours- but I will put it on my to-do list for the future. Hopefully when hubby can come along :) Yes, Cincinnati and the Creation Museum are on our list as well. We hope to go when Noah's Ark is completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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