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Got a case of wanderlust that won’t quit? Your next family holiday is a click away. Our moms have bounced around the globe testing out family vacation spots from campgrounds to African safaris and they’re dishing the dirt on what works, what doesn’t and what you need to know before you go. Get all the Northeast family travel information essentials you need (from a traveling mom's perspective, natch!) to dive into your next family vacation adventure.

Here you'll find Northeast family holiday ideas for Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode island, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Top NYCKidsArts and Cultural Picks in New York City

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educpreview_mainIf you have a child and live in New York City, you have the world at your fingertips.  Art, music, film and more, NYC is culturally the icing on the cake.  There is so much to offer that you probably can't keep up with the offerings.  Look no further!  The folks at NYCkidsARTS have teamed up with Traveling Mom to give the insider's scoop on the week's top cultural picks.
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Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

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rogerwilliamsparkmuseumI recall many times I would take my babies to the Roger Williams Zoo and would drive past the Museum of Natural History & Planetarium and think, when they are older, I am going to bring them here. Well, the babies are now 5 & 6 so it is time to go. I am sure they would love the experience.

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St. Patrick's Day Holiday in Baltimore, MD

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stpatricksDress the family all in green, because everyone is Irish during the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Baltimore, MD. This year’s activities kick off on Sunday, March 13, with the Shamrock 5K run. My kids love doing 5k’s, so we try to do one a month as a family. This one, which will kick off at 1:15 from Charles and Franklin Streets, is sure to have Irish eyes smiling – and feet flying!

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Presidents' Weekend in NYC

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Morris-Jumel_MansionPresident’s week is almost over!  Hang in there.  School will start soon.  Really, it will.  And no longer will you have you have to figure out how to entertain the kids.  But there is still the weekend to get through, and here are two ideas to get you through it. On Saturday, celebrate George Washignton’s birthday at Manhattan's oldest house, which served as his headquarters during the Revolutionary War.

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What To Do With the Kids During School Vacation

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sppancakesBetween the endless snow storms causing school to be closed, I have found myself having to keep the kids from boredom more often than I thought I would need to this Winter. Since they have spent enough extra time playing together, reading, crafting etc. I took a look around to find some great school vacation activities.

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Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

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ChesterwoodEvery third Monday in February the U.S. celebrates Presidents’ Day. While most folks associate the date with two legendary figures, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the holiday was actually designated to commemorate Washington’s birthday. Interested in seeing how two famous American artists depicted General George, Honest Abe and other political figures? Check out these family-friendly destinations and activities in Massachusetts.
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