![Colonial era homes in Philadelphia's Historic Districts.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2018/10/philadelphia-Historic-District-residences-1024x576.jpg)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attractions
Take a closer look at spots tourists love and local families' favorites to discover don't-miss attractions when exploring Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the family. To make exploring easier, Philadelphia...
Read More 9 min read
![Artistically painted pumpkin](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2018/08/maine-damariscotta-pumpkin-fest-artshow-1024x696.jpg)
Autumn Interludes and Fall Family Vacation Ideas
If a uniquely American and slightly eccentric fall festival in North Carolina,Texas, Wisconsin, Maine or Vermont is your idea of a fun fall getaway, read on. Autumn is the time to harvest...
Read More 4 min read
![The Promenade ties Fort Wayne's riverfront to its downtown.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2020/02/fortwayne-2019_vfw_promenade_park_skyline_tree_canopy_trail_sweet_breeze_03-1024x684.jpg)
Family Ties To Fort Wayne
With many kid-friendly attractions, comfy and affordable accommodations and welcoming brewpubs, Fort Wayne, Indiana is the kind of place families immediately feel at home. I don’t...
Read More 4 min read
![Kenai River view of distant fire.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2019/08/Alaska-swan-lake-fire-seen-from-kenai-river-1024x683.jpg)
Fire on the Road: An Alaska Trip to Remember
It was before dawn on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula’s only highway when an official flagged down our rental car. “There is fire on both sides of the road,” she said. “It’s smoky. Be careful. And...
Read More 3 min read
![Cleveland at night, glowing above the Lake Erie shore.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2019/08/cleveland_skyline_at_night-1024x477.jpg)
Cleveland, Ohio Rocks The Weekend
Cleveland has rock and roll and so much more to entertain your teens on a weekend getaway. A simmering cauldron of energy on Lake Erie, #CLE as it’s known, has an incredible music museum, marina, sports...
Read More 7 min read
![](https://myfamilytravels.com/sites/default/files/louisiana-destrehan-guide-kitchen.jpg)
Best Family Plantations Along Louisiana’s Great River Road
The glamorous life of old on display in New Orleans’ Garden District is far surpassed by the many riverfront antebellum mansions and plantations lining the Great River Road. Be sure to allow half a day...
Read More 5 min read
![](https://myfamilytravels.com/sites/default/files/cms/zarticles/img_11175_2.gif)
Lighthouses For The Night
August 7th is National Lighthouse Day and if you've never thought about staying in one, this is your chance. In 1789, the United States passed an Act in support of all lighthouses,...
Read More 5 min read
![Doctor reading X-rays.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2010/07/doctor-reading-xray.jpg)
Summer: The Season for Fireflies, Fun and Fractures
It’s not a coincidence that the season for extended daylight and outdoor activity is also the season for broken bones. Increased physical activity leads to increased likelihood of bone fractures. Summer...
Read More 2 min read