“History is boring.” What parent hasn’t heard that lament from a child at least once? It’s what my kids said when they heard we were headed to Colonial Williamsburg, touted as a living history museum. Cue groans and protests from the backseat….
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Picture this: You’re on a road trip with your family, hitting town after town in state after state. Every night, you tell your kids to close their eyes before you unveil the wacky place they’ll be sleeping in tonight. Last…
Located in the heart of Virginia, surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, the Charlottesville area is the perfect place for any family-friendly vacation, with attractions that are sure to appeal to people of all ages. Start your vacation with…
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, children now spend 53 hours a week in front of a television, computer, hand held video game console, cell phone, iPad… and some times, multiple devices at once. As you contemplate what to do with the last weeks of summer, we asked the experts at ARAMARK Parks and Destinations to tell us where they would like to spend some time outside.
The latest trend in family vacations is geocaching on the road. Go on VaCachen with Road Trips for Families in the nation’s largest high-tech treasure hunt.
It’s called The Great American Road Trip for a reason. There’s no better way to celebrate Independence Day than to hit the road and experience history. The fireworks are an added bonus.