h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 DW and I always talk about wanting to take our DD to....? Before she leaves the nest. I.E. Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, NYC, etc. So my question is. Where would or did you take your kids to? You don't have to make a top 10 list unless you want to. One or two suggestions would be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Grand Canyon heck I haven't even been there and want to go.Niagra Falls both sides I personally like the Canadian side better.Alaska I have so many fond memories of living there when I was a little girl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Washington DC Henry Ford Museum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 No kiddos here but I'll go with the places we went when I was one. By virtue of being within driving distance of where we lived, all in the Northeast... Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth MAOld Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge MABoston Museum of ScienceBoston in generalCoast of Maine... start in Kittery and keep driving until you hit Bar HarborMount Washington NH - drive, hike or take the Cog Railway to the topWhite Mountains, NH - lots to see and do from lakes, mountains to hike, to totally random theme parks and attractions like Santa's Village and Clark's Trading Post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rtguy007 74 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 When we grew up, my parents took us to a few places. We frequented the fort as well as elkmont in the smoky mountains. When we were not there, we stayed at a lot of state parks around us in ohio. Our out of state trips were to historic places like Gettysburg. Out of all the things I remember from our trips, my fondest was getting off of i4 and passing through the wdw gate heading towards the fort. It wasn't until later in life that I started to appreciate the historic towns and national parks. My wife visited every state by the time she was 18. While she enjoys talking about how they were in every state, she remembers Hawaii the most from the discussions we have had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Grand Canyon heck I haven't even been there and want to go.Niagra Falls both sides I personally like the Canadian side better.Alaska I have so many fond memories of living there when I was a little girl.DD was 1 month old when we last went to the Grand Canyon. It's definitely on the short list. As well as Niagara Falls. Alaska not so mush. I don't know why but Alaska just doesn't excite us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Washington DCHenry Ford MuseumTook her to D.C. A few years ago. We had a great time. Henry ford museum...not sure if she would enjoy it as much as DS(26), and I would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 No kiddos here but I'll go with the places we went when I was one. By virtue of being within driving distance of where we lived, all in the Northeast... Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth MAOld Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge MABoston Museum of ScienceBoston in generalCoast of Maine... start in Kittery and keep driving until you hit Bar HarborMount Washington NH - drive, hike or take the Cog Railway to the topWhite Mountains, NH - lots to see and do from lakes, mountains to hike, to totally random theme parks and attractions like Santa's Village and Clark's Trading PostWe've talked about the NE. There's so much of our nations history that happened there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 When we grew up, my parents took us to a few places. We frequented the fort as well as elkmont in the smoky mountains. When we were not there, we stayed at a lot of state parks around us in ohio. Our out of state trips were to historic places like Gettysburg. Out of all the things I remember from our trips, my fondest was getting off of i4 and passing through the wdw gate heading towards the fort. It wasn't until later in life that I started to appreciate the historic towns and national parks.My wife visited every state by the time she was 18. While she enjoys talking about how they were in every state, she remembers Hawaii the most from the discussions we have had.Gettysburg and other historical sites are on my list. But I think we need to pick one or two of them as to not bore a 10 yr old little girl. In two and a half weeks we will be able to check Hawaii of the list. As of today DD(10) had been to about 16 or 17 states and about 7 countries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Took her to D.C. A few years ago. We had a great time. Henry ford museum...not sure if she would enjoy it as much as DS(26), and I would.Yes, but if you went to the Hank Ford, you could see me. Sweetener! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Took her to D.C. A few years ago. We had a great time. Henry ford museum...not sure if she would enjoy it as much as DS(26), and I would.Having been to the Henry Ford museum I think she would enjoy it. You could also go to Greenfield Village while you are there. Oh and of course meet up with Aaron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Yes, but if you went to the Hank Ford, you could see me. Sweetener! Having been to the Henry Ford museum I think she would enjoy it. You could also go to Greenfield Village while you are there. Oh and of course meet up with Aaron.I may have to rethink this Henry Ford thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 We didn't do much family traveling when I was growing up. We went to Destin, FL a couple of timesSix Flags a couple of timesOprylandLutheridge Church Camp in North CarolinaBaton Rouge, Louisiana once. (I found out much later that dad was actually interviewing for a job down there, and he ultimately turned it down due to possible Hurricanes). Both sets of grandparents lived locally, dad's sister lived in Birmingham. Most of my traveling as a kid was Scout Camping Trips, Youth Church Camp, and Band and Choir Trips Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeFortMama 43 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 We recently did a week at Historical Virginia (Williamsburg, Jamestown, Monticello, among other places). The kids loved it and learned tons all at the same time. Busch Gardens was fun too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oft013 23 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Washington DCGettysburg, PAWilliamsburg, VASt. Augustine, FLBoston, MA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 If anyone goes to Gettysburg, I'd also suggest stops at Lancaster (and surrounding communities), Valley Forge, and Philadelphia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okgirlie...Brandy 6 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 We went to Mt. Rushmore a couple summers ago and then made our way around to Colorado Springs. My youngest was only 11 months at the time so I have a feeling we'll end up doing that again when he's older. We have so many places on our list. Problem is time and money and our oldest is 13 so his years at home are getting shorter. Washington DC. My husband works for the FAA and goes to DC fairly often. If he goes at the right time in the summer we might be able to go with him sometime. Coastal North Carolina. We lived there when my husband was a marine and want to take the kids to see it. My oldest was born there but we moved home before he turned a year old. The Northeast--none of of us have ever been Then West: Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon in Utah, Yosemite, would love to see the Redwood trees. --again we haven't been there. Next summer my son's boy scout troop has been invited to Northern Tier a camping trip in northern Minnesota. Never been up that way but I guess we will get to experience it. We'll drive him up to the camp and then find something to do for a week. Then we are going to stop off in St. Louis before heading home. My extended family lives in St. Louis but its been years and years since I've been there. Time to show my own kids all the stuff I did as a kid when we visited family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Anyone looking to come to the northeast I would be happy to show around. When I was young my grandparent always took us cruising through NewEngland. So many of the little places we went no longer exist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I've been lucky and have been around this country a lot growing up camping. There are a few places that definitely need to be visited, but I feel anywhere that is different than what you're used to and anyplace you can experience different foods and ways of life. Also don't forget what is right by you. We live 40 minutes from Philadelphia and we have never toured there yet with the kids. We do go to Christ Church on 2nd which is where Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin attended Church and are buried, so they know about Philly's history, just not all of it.Best Regards,NormSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Depends on what you are looking to do. Nature The NE is a good choice, Maine is impressive with it's shoreline and wooded areas that go for miles. NY Catskills and Adirondack mountains, Hudson Valley, Vermont in the fall/winter for the maple processing. Colorado Spring with The Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak Florida Everglades History Hudson Valley in NY Washington DC. You can spend a week there easily and still find new things to do Boston Museums/Kids Centers DC see above. Smithsonian and the mint we a lot of fun. NYC Boston Seaquarium... one of the best we've ever seen Oklahoma City has a big science/kids museum Omaha has a great kids discovery place. The zoo in Omaha blows away the others we've been to. Great art museum and historical museum also. Kennedy Space Center Houston has a good zoo and a kids place Fun Places Hershey PA Nashville especially if you like country music Memphis Cabbage Patch Land/Hospital Sesame Place in PA LEGOLAND But the biggest thing is go where they are having fun/showing interest. An old farmhouse/historical site may get you giddy, but if the kids are bored to tears, it's time to move on. Give them little doses of whatever and see what sparks their interest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge MA My parents used to take us to Old Sturbridge Village when I was young. I have many happy memories from there. My father bought an album sold there. I think I still know most of the songs. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 My parents used to take us to Old Sturbridge Village when I was young. I have many happy memories from there. My father bought an album sold there. I think I still know most of the songs. :) OSV was also a favorite for school class trips, as we were close by. Educational and fun all rolled into one. :) I'd love to hear those songs! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seals 111 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 My boys are now teens. Over various summers we've done East Coast driving trips with a few days each in Charleston SC, Boston, Philly, NYC and DC (one city each trip; not all at once). Most of these were combined with visits to family. Our visits include a lot of walking around experiencing the city and a major tourist attraction or two. We've done a road trip from Panama City Beach along the coast to New Orleans. We've done Williamsburg several times, the last time combining it with Busch Gardens (week long passes to both places where we did mornings in Williamsburg and evenings at Busch Gardens). Another time we combined it with Jamestown/Yorktown. We've done the Outer Banks in early June (a great time to visit). We've done the width of Tennessee -- Dollywood/Oak Ridge/Nashville/Memphis. Last summer we did a driving trip to Maine (Bar Harbor)/New Brunswick/Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island. We drove approx. 4000 miles over two weeks and had a blast. While we like to camp, on these trips it's just been easier to stay at motels (basically we camp in a motel room; I'm pretty good at getting a good rate for a basic motel room). I couldn't really make a Top 10 list because I've enjoyed them all. This summer my boys are going places without me so I'm so glad we traveled so much when we did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 If anyone goes to Gettysburg, I'd also suggest stops at Lancaster (and surrounding communities), Valley Forge, and Philadelphia.And continue east to see me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 And continue east to see meOr look me up in Gettysburg and I can take you to a better looking, less touristy battlefield down at Sharpsburg/Antietam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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