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The High Price of Summer Vacation

Can you really afford to take a dream vacation this summer? In some parts of the country, kids are still in school and parents are busy crunching numbers to see if a family escape to the beach, mountains or theme park is financially feasible. Unfortunately, it seems the travel industry is working against frugal families this summer. Especially the ones who enjoy the mega thrills and chills found at popular amusement parks. Look at Universal Orlando. The Florida theme park just raised its single-day, single-park ticket price to $88. The park’s attractions may be friendly, but the price of admission … Continue reading →

Spring Break Down South

South Point on the Big Island of Hawaii is the southern most point in the United States. However, you don’t have to trek to the 50th state in order to enjoy the sun, sand and surf this spring. California, Texas and Florida are some of the most popular spring break destinations thanks in large part to their mild weather and family-friendly theme parks. If you are planning to take the kids to Florida, but want to bypass Disney, then head to Tampa and check out the following attractions: Lowry Park Zoo Lowry Park Zoo is home to more than 2000 … Continue reading →

Get Your Wiggle on at Six Flags

My preschool daughter has never been a huge Wiggles fan. What’s more, she screams like a banchee every time I try to put her on an amusement park ride. And I’m not talking about those baby roller coasters that travel on a flat track, or those crazy toddler swings that spin around with modified reckless abandon. For the past three years my child has unleashed glass shattering, ear splitting, high-pitched shrieks each time I’ve tried to place her on merry-go-round horses (the paralyzed ones that don’t move up and down), baby boats (that barely move in a pool no bigger … Continue reading →

Educational Summer Fun for the Whole Family

Just because school is out for the summer doesn’t mean that your kids have to take a 3-month hiatus from learning. If you are planning a summer road trip across the United States, then consider making a pit stop at some of these educational destinations: WASHINGTON Give your kids a crash course in culture in Tacoma. That’s where you’ll find the 500-foot Chihuly Bridge of Glass, built by native glass artist Dale Chihuly. The one-of-a-kind stunning blue art piece spans the Thea Foss Waterway and connects the city’s three museums —Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum and the Museum … Continue reading →

Fun Outdoor Activities for Families

Good news for cash-strapped families: You don’t need to put the brakes on your summer road trip because you’re pinching pennies. Dozens of cities across the country are offering free family fun in the sun this summer. Take a look at these outdoor adventures that won’t cost you a penny to partake in: VIRGINIA Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is best known for its wild pony round-ups that take place each July. However, the 14,000-acre park also features dozens of other free activities, including bird watching, kayaking, and fishing. The refuge is filled with dunes, marshes and maritime forests. You can … Continue reading →

Free Family Fun in Big Cities

If you are spending a bundle on gas or airfare to travel to a major U.S. city this summer, then you might consider taking time to visit the following attractions. They’re not only family-friendly and educational, but they won’t cost you a penny to experience. MISSOURI No trip to St. Louis would be complete without a pit stop at the brick Main Street of Saint Charles. The iconic attraction is celebrating the start of summer with weekend entertainment in honor of the city’s 200th anniversary. The free entertainment is just one of 200 events being held in St. Louis this … Continue reading →

More Free Family Fun in the Great Outdoors

If you get off the couch and out of the house this summer, you’ll find that there are a host of exciting events just waiting for your family to enjoy. Not only will you get the chance to have fun in the sun, but all of the following family-friendly attractions are free: MARYLAND Ocean City is making summer fun for kids and their parents with an array of free activities, from movie nights, concerts and storytelling around a bonfire to shows and demonstrations at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. Don’t miss Tuesday night “Beach Olympics” where you can go … Continue reading →

Free Family Fun on the East Coast

If you live on the East Coast of the United States, then you have reason to celebrate this summer. Your neck of the woods is bustling with free activities for the entire family. If you are keeping a tight grip on your wallet, but still want to have fun in the sun this summer, then consider taking advantage of the following free attractions: MAINE Goovin’ in the great outdoors is made easier this summer in Maine thanks to Freeport’s 11th annual Summer Concert Series. This year’s lineup includes Patty Loveless and Asleep at the Wheel; shows start at 7:30 on … Continue reading →

Family Fun That Won’t Break the Bank

Taking a summer vacation with your kids doesn’t have to put a major dent in your wallet. Simply take advantage of the free family-friendly events taking place across the country, and you can have fun without breaking the bank. OKLAHOMA If you are traveling through Oklahoma this summer, then you definitely have to make a pit stop in Bartlesville near Tulsa. That’s where you will find the 19-story Frank Lloyd Wright Price Tower. It is the only skyscraper Wright ever designed, and is a building that’s unlike any other in the world. The structure was inspired by a tree and … Continue reading →

Educational Summer Fun on the Road

Looking for ways to beat the summertime blues without breaking the bank? Consider visiting these educational destinations designed to keep your kids’ brains from turning into mush while they’re on summer break: NEW HAMPSHIRE To commemorate the debut of the new “Star Trek” movie, New Hampshire’s McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, is boldly going where few educational spaces have gone before. The science center is housing rare items from the “Star Trek” series, including a uniform worn by the character Janice Rand, played by Grace Lee Whitney in “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” from 1979. Trekkies will also get to sit in … Continue reading →