Fort Montgomery is rich in both nature and American History. Fort Montgomery played a large part in the American Revolution when it was the scene of a fierce battle between the British and Patriots over the control of the Hudson River. It was the site...
The beauty of the view from the Freedom Tower is that you get to see all sides of Manhattan clearly. There are beautiful unobstructed views of the Hudson River, The Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. At the same time, there are magnificent city views...
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...
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...
As one of the three most popular Observation Buildings in Manhattan, Top of the Rock has its own uniqueness. Located within the Rockefeller Center, you’d never believe what 360 degree breathtaking unobstructed views of Manhattan can be seen right there in Midtown Manhattan.There are three...
Gulliver’s Gate, located right near Times Square, is a miniature world the size of a football field. Each display was created by professionals in the native country that is featured. The displays are very realistic and extremely detailed. The major landmarks of each place are...
I couldn’t wait to see all the amazing fish and plants in the Ocean Odyssey. Although the ecosystems, fish and a variety of animals seemed very real, there were no live animals at the National Geographic Encounter. Instead of taking the animals out of their...
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...