USS Intrepid , also known as The Fighting "I", was built during World War II. It was commissioned in August 1943 for the United States Navy. The Intrepid has one of the most distinguished service records of any Navy ship. She fought in WWII,...
Museum Village, a replica of a typical American village during the 1800’s, was the vision of Roscoe William Smith. Mr. Smith would sometimes accept farm tools or artifacts as forms of payment for electricity. For over 40 years Mr. Smith amassed a great collection of...
The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the country. The Franklin Institute Science Museum continues to offer new and exciting access to scientific knowledge and technology for adults and children alike. The Museum is spread out on four...
I’m hooked. I’m totally hooked. The thrill of figuring out the clues and discovering the brilliance behind the design of the escape room had me want to try another room at The Amazing Escape Room. It indeed was an amazing experience as they promise. Don’t...
The joke many adults tell is that as children when visiting FAO Schwarz they were led to believe that it was a toy museum instead of a toy store. The store is huge. When we were kids we all said it was a block long....
There are few little girls’ dreams that are as universal as an American Girl Doll. When I was a kid we all dreamed of the Molly and Samantha dolls (out of production nowadays, making room for the new girls on the block). They were beautiful...
Located in Easton, PA, the Crayola Factory offers an original experience to satisfy every age and palette. Crayola boasts 28 exciting, hands-on attractions. There are projects to be made, crayons to be melted and reshaped, and Model Magic to be molded into your very own...
Before we visited Northlandz, I thought it was made just for little boys. I sure was pleasantly surprised to see that Northlandz is suitable, enjoyable and of course fascinating for both adults and children alike. Each gender and age can lap up the displays and...
Boscobel House and Grounds is a combination of natural beauty and the rich history of the Federal-period in the region of the Hudson River. There is beautiful easy loop hike and magnificent views of the Hudson River within the 60 acres surrounding the house, and...
The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum is an adorable interactive museum where the exhibits focus on and teach, science, literacy, math, art, music and community while having lots of fun. Children can dress up and role play as firefighters, plumbers, chefs, and doctors. In the Imagination Playground children...