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Classic train waiting to depart the Strasbourg Pennsylvania station.
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7 Top Train Trips for Exploring the East

With more than 50 years of service experience, Amtrak presents seven top Eastern train trips -- all short ones ideal for family-friendly trips. We know families with little ones...

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Lighthouse off the coast of Fort Pickering in Salem, Massachusetts. Photo by 28457529 via Pixabay.
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Halloween Witches In Salem, Massachusetts

In search of Halloween witches in Salem, Massachusetts? Ready to give up the Sunday football game to take the kids exploring? Nothing is as Halloween focused as

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Go canoeing on a lake to enjoy a quiet fall afternoon. Photo c. Tatiana Syrikova for pexels.
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23 Fall Getaways For 2023

Never fear if your summer vacation got derailed – our roundup of 23 great fall getaways will help you plan an escape. Fall...

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Teens love apples too.
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Massachusetts Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy

Massachusetts apple farms are the ideal destination if you're looking for a bargain staycation. Make it u-pick fruit farm daytrip or plan a weekend at a family...

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Apples on tree
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Apple Picking And Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Apple and pumpkin picking U-Pick farms and local orchards are among Fall's...

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Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee
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Destinations Where Black Lives Matter

Explore historic sites, institutions and Black culture destinations where Black lives matter. These destinations will fuel fascinating conversations about race and justice that...

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Luke's Lobster Roll with Petrossian Caviar
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What’s Red and Black and White All Over? A Caviar Lobster Roll!

‘Tis the season for holiday revelry and last-minute shopping, and how great would it be if you could bundle these two activities into an easy breezy family afternoon outing? It would be awesome, right? This...

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Free and Fabulous! Public Art Supports Summer Learning

Ah summer. A time for sun, sand, sea and -- art? Even kids who regard museum visits as a form of punishment can enjoy some of the season’s most inventive art installations without setting foot indoors. Here...

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Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Boston

Looking for a good family restaurant in Boston -- something both grownups and kids can enjoy? Read on for Family Travel Forum reader favorites.It's a college town so you know there are cheap...

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