Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, located in the Poconos, is a great Summer seasonal indoor destination .This hands-on science-based education center is lots of fun, it is catered to young children but toddlers may be afraid of the butterflies . The Flutterarium is a place...
It is hard to believe that all the sculpted bushes in the Topiary Gardens are made of real greenery. The sculptures are so amazing and authentic that you can’t help wonder if it is made of plastic. The gardeners on site pruning and weeding the...
Situated on 88 acres of gardens and parks, Newport Mansions offers a view of American history from the unique perspectives of each mansion's owner. Every one of the historic house-museums has its own distinct personality with exceptional elegance, architecture, art, interior design and landscapes. ...
I just came back from an awesome vacation at Lake Harmony in the Poconos. I rented a 3 bedroom house across Lake Harmony. The house was only $125 a night! The house came with a rowboat and two kayaks. Enjoying time on the river...
The charming Cape May County Zoo was created in 1978 within the Cape May County Park. At the time of the zoo's opening, there were just a few basic animals. Over the years more and more animals were added. Today the zoo consists of 550 animals...
Drive on the scenic tree-lined roads, following the clearly marked signs leading you to your chosen activity for the day. Will it be a stroll on one of the beautiful paths? A jog down one of the lovely trails? A ballgame with family or friends?...
Iscream Kids, located in the Seagull Square strip mall in Lakewood, is a great indoor place for young children to spend a fun time in a kosher environment. Iscream caters especially to the very little ones. Iscream Kids features a soft play and jungle gym...
Lakeview Marina offers boat rentals and watersport activities for all levels of bravery. You can rent kayaks, pontoons and paddleboards. We went primarily for the watersports. Lakeview offers an option of renting a boat with a driver for a reasonable price. The boat comes with...
Riding a hot air balloon is an experience of a lifetime. Riding a hot air balloon over the magnificent Adirondack farmlands is breathtaking! My trip in a hot air balloon with Todd Monahan of Sunkiss Balloons was extraordinary. Operating a hot air balloon requires a tremendous...
The state line Lookout is a beautiful hiking spot off the Palisades Parkway. It is set between the highway and the Hudson River. When we arrived at the Information Center, we walked down a paved street alongside the water and the building, until we saw markings...