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The Kentucky Derby is happening this weekend at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. If you choose to bring your family to this storied racing venue, here are some tips to keep in mind: Consider visiting on dates other than Derby Day. There will be more than 150,000 people at Churchill Downs the first Saturday of…
I somehow coaxed my daughter into riding her first extreme coaster during a family vacation to Branson, Missouri. The ride, Wildfire, is located at the family friendly theme park attraction Silver Dollar City. This park offers shows, rides for all ages, good food, and a place to make memories worth repeating. Silver Dollar City is…
Spring means the start of the Florida family vacation season, and it’s when theme parks here roll out what’s new to draw families in. One of the most exciting additions this year is the Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Characters abound at Florida’s theme parks, of course, but this is…
I’ve always dreamed that at some point in my life I’d earn enough to purchase my own plantation. I’ve grown up in an area where these majestic homes have intrigued residents and visitors with the stories of the families who lived and died in these white mansions. Some of the stories are about history while…
A few years ago our young family experienced an attraction at Stone Mountain, Georgia called Ride the Ducks. It was an okay family experience at the time, but when we had the chance to Ride the Ducks again while in Branson, Missouri, it made me think of just how much our kids have grown. The…