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Destinations Northeast

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.

Girl’s Night Out in NYC

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stand up 1Each year, my sisters visit NYC from Canada for a weekend of girl fun. Of course, it’s wonderful to spend time with them but I also love the fact that I get to see the city that I take for granted (and um, complain about a lot). When acting as a tour guide, it is important to get a sense of what your guests like before heading out for a night on the town. New York has so many options: spastours and the offbeat.  We opted for laughter and music.
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Historical Hotspots in NYC: Morgan Library & Museum

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Morgan library roomWhen you pass by the Morgan Library & Museum on Madison Avenue in NYC, you know there is a story behind it.  Is it a museum?  Is it a research center?  Is it a historical residence?  The complex of buildings of differing styles and periods cover half a city block.
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Philly for Foodies, Vegetarians and Children

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basic4There was a time when the Philadelphia restaurant scene consisted of Le Bec Fin -- and nothing else. Then the Stephen Starr empire began, even spreading to New York.
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Once Upon a Bench in Philly

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Philly1When it comes to history, you can’t beat a visit to Philly. It has more history than an American History II textbook – and sometimes that is exactly the problem.
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Daytripping from NYC: SplashDown Family Fun

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In the spirit of full disclosure, my fspashdown 011amily loves water parks. Really, swimming of any kind will do but water parks are favored in particular because they provide the thrills of an amusement park with the cool relaxation of hanging out by the pool. After surviving a two week heat wave in the City, we needed some cool down fun so we headed upstate to SplashDown Beach in Fishkill, New York.
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The Secret World of Espionage at Discovery Times Square

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DiscoveryTimesSquareLogoEven though I have lived in New York for over 10 years, I am still discovering more and more places to visit. A couple of weeks ago, I took my kids to see SPY: The Secret World of Espionage at Discovery Times Square. I can honestly say this is an exhibit where the entire family can learn “new tricks”.

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