Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, New Jersey, encompasses Edison’s last laboratory complex and Edison’s home, the nearby Glenmont Estate. Probably best known as the inventor of the incandescent light bulb, Edison was a prolific inventor from his youth until his death. In his lifetime he earned 1093 U.S. patents! Disclosure: This post…
Sea Life Orlando Aquarium is a small aquarium located in Icon Park on International Drive in Orlando, Florida. International Drive is a very popular street filled with restaurants, shopping, and tourist attractions. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links may earn me a small commission but will not cost you anything. …
The Philadelphia Zoo, located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, is the oldest zoo in the United States. This large zoo has many different animals and is a great day trip for those in the Philadelphia area. The zoo is not far off the highway, so while there can be congestion on the highway, you don’t have…
Those in the horse world have probably heard of Hanover Shoe Farms, a world-class breeding establishment for standardbred horses used in harness racing. But even if you have never heard of the farm before and don’t have an interest in racing, the farm is still worth a visit. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate…
For a magical Christmas Wonderland, visit the Winter Light Spectacular at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. From mid-November through December, the zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland. Over 1.2 million lights are used to decorate the ½ mile loop around the zoo. Other than one slight downhill grade and one slight uphill grade,…
The International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. is an interactive museum where you are given a secret identity and a mission to complete. Timed entry tickets are required and may be purchased online or on-site. Time slots do fill up. On the day we went to the museum we didn’t pre-purchase our tickets and had…
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science in Wilmington is a small but well-done museum focusing on animals and their natural environments. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links may earn me a small commission but will not cost you anything. We began our time in the Regional Journey area, which includes a…
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is a really neat hands-on museum in Bloomsburg, PA, that is sure to delight your young children. The museum is not very large, but it packs in a lot of fun activity areas without being too crowded. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links may earn me a small…
The United Stated Holocaust Memorial Museum is a very moving museum in Washington D.C. dedicated to telling the story of the Holocaust – the systematic killing of over 6 million Jews, as well as other targeted people groups by Germany during World War II. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links may…
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is a small site in Manteo, North Carolina commemorating the first English settlement in the United States. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links may earn me a small commission but will not cost you anything. Sir Walter Raleigh, a prominent Englishman, was one of the main…