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Family Travel Guide: Day Trip to Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing
Philadelphia, Day Trip
Family Travel Guide: Day Trip to Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing
Philadelphia, Day Trip

For visitors looking for a Philadelphia getaway that feels different from the bustle of Center City, Penn’s Landing offers a unique surprise. The waterfront along the Delaware River has the atmosphere of a shore-side destination rather than the traditional city streets many associate with Philadelphia. With scenic riverfront views, outdoor dining, and plenty of family-friendly activities, the area creates the feeling of a mini-vacation without ever leaving the city.

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Philadelphia, Day Trip
Weekend Family Travel Guide to Mystic, Connecticut
Connecticut, New England, Mystic
Weekend Family Travel Guide to Mystic, Connecticut
Connecticut, New England, Mystic

Several years ago I was planning a fall Florida vacation for my family when our plans fell through. After some thought, we decided to take a trip to Mystic, Connecticut instead and had a full fall week of fun in the seaport town! My son was four at the time and while we weren’t sure how he would enjoy a more low-key vacation, he had a blast and enjoyed every minute of our time in New England. The itinerary below packs a lot into a weekend trip to Mystic so feel free to adjust and take things slower if you’re staying for more than a few days.

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Connecticut, New England, Mystic
Hotel Review: Hilton London Bankside - Family Connecting Rooms
Hotel, London
Hotel Review: Hilton London Bankside - Family Connecting Rooms
Hotel, London

One of the most important decisions you will make as part of any vacation is the hotel you’ll be living in for the duration of your stay. Especially when traveling for more than a week, I wanted to find a space that offered my family the ability to spread out, had many on-site amenities, and was in a quieter section of the city. After spending months planning our trip to London, I finally found the perfect hotel for our 10-day stay in Hilton London Bankside- and it was one of the best travel decisions I’ve ever made.

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Hotel, London
History, Hauntings & Hocus Pocus Tours of Salem, MA Witch Trials
Salem, Tours, Massachusetts
History, Hauntings & Hocus Pocus Tours of Salem, MA Witch Trials
Salem, Tours, Massachusetts

Fall is the spooky, busy season in Salem, MA. While this season brings the crowds, it also brings all things Hocus Pocus and witchy in the form of tours to Salem. Several spooky, magical and scary tours are recommended below for those visiting Salem in September - early November. The tours and offerings below showcase the best-rated tours into two essential lists: haunts for the whole family and those just for adults that offer a scarier experience.

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Salem, Tours, Massachusetts
Broadway with Kids: Top Family-Friendly Musicals in New York City
New York City, NYC
Broadway with Kids: Top Family-Friendly Musicals in New York City
New York City, NYC

Every time my family visits NYC we always try to see a new Broadway show. The shows curated offer options for kids 6+, 8+ and 12+. These shows offer families a variety of choices and options when exploring Broadway musicals for children and tweens.

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New York City, NYC
Family Travel Guide: Salem, MA Day Trip Ideas from Boston
Day Trip, Boston, Massachusetts, Salem
Family Travel Guide: Salem, MA Day Trip Ideas from Boston
Day Trip, Boston, Massachusetts, Salem

When planning a week-long vacation to Boston, MA, for myself, my wife, and my then 7-year-old son, I realized that we not only could check Boston off our travel list but also another top spot as well in Salem, MA. Being only a 45-minute drive from our hotel in Boston, we decided to spend a day in Salem, MA, and I’m so glad we did. Being fans of the Hocus Pocus movie and the historical aspect of Salem, I made sure to plan our day to be jam-packed with all things Salem had to offer.

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Day Trip, Boston, Massachusetts, Salem

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My name is Joe and I am the Family Tripster. I've been planning family-focused vacations and overnight stays for over eight years and now I'm sharing my knowledge with you! Here I will be sharing curated family trip itineraries to inspire your next adventure.

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10 Day Family Fun in London

My most recent and extensively planned family trip was to London, England! I spend months planning this trip and now share all of the plans I've built for how to get the most out of 10 days in London with the whole family.

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