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....
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...
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...
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...
Howe Cavern’s is a unique experience. The tour is conducted 156 feet below the Earth’s surface in a cave with intricate formations. The tour includes the history of the discovery of the cave and what chemical reactions cause the formations. As you learn, you...
There are many options of boat rides offering close-up views of the Manhattan Skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Viewing the Statue of Liberty up close while on a large sail boat is a truly unique experience. It was a glorious spring day when we sailed...
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...
We wanted to see the Statue of Liberty up close but didn’t have enough time to actually visit her. We opted to take a boat tour that wouldn’t take up many of our limited hours in Manhattan. We chose the Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise,...