![Costumed characters and kids at Worlds of Fun.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2021/10/WorldsofFun_Howl_o_Fest_930999387.jpeg)
Halloween Monster Madness And Kansas City Haunted Houses
Every October brings the expectation of a great Halloween, especially in places like Kansas City where the fun crosses over from Missouri to Kansas and...
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Utah Haunted Houses and Spooky Fun
Kids and teens looking for scary Utah haunted houses in rural locales or spooky urban Halloween fun? Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah towns...
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Keep Going: Harriet Tubman In The Finger Lakes of Central New York
Celebrate the legendary freedom seeker, suffragist and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, in the Finger Lakes region. Ms. Tubman called Auburn, on Owasco Lake, her...
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Halloween in New York City for Free And Cheap Fun
Starting in early September, carved pumpkins, spooky ghosts and candy treats mark Halloween in New York City. Best yet, ghostly elves spread the spirit of autumn across the five...
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Surviving Halloween Horror Nights at Universal
Having survived a night of gleeful terror at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, I can report that #HHN is a blast. Before you die, take just...
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Why Travel Insurance For Families Is Essential
We love family travel insurance and won't leave home without it. Our family has found it essential since the very first holiday spent battling storms and re-booking missed flights...
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A Surprisingly Fun Houston Weekend With Kids
Ready for an exciting, fun and often weird Houston weekend with the family in Texas? Check out our guide to finding the best in art, good barbecue and hands-on fun.
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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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