A four day Chol Hamoed is a great time to get away for an overnight trip – to Newport, Rhode Island This year, with no Shabbos breaking up Chol Hamoed, there’s a great opportunity for overnight trips. With Pesach at the end of April, we will hopefully enjoy nice weather too! Want to know…
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Love to Visit New Cities? Hop to New Orleans
New Orleans might not be on your top list of places to visit…but it’s worth a trip. There’s lots of fascinating things to see (and good kosher food to eat!). On a recent trip throughout Southeastern states, I spent one busy day in New Orleans, where there’s lots to see and explore. The weather…
Traveling to Miami This Winter? You’ve Got to Visit the Keys
The Florida keys may seem distant and exotic, but Key Largo is less than two hours from Miami. Get off of Collins and get to those coral reefs! Do you want a South Florida day to remember? Tired of restaurant hopping morning, noon, and night? Head down to the Keys for the day. Here’s the…
9 Family-Friendly Activities to Enjoy in Long Island
There’s lots of indoor fun available in Long Island for kids of all ages. When it comes to finding activities to do with the kids in the winter months, we’re always struggling to find nice and fun indoor places to go. Here are some great options on Long Island; Great Neck, and surrounding areas. Great…
6 Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh with Kids (Bonus: There’s Kosher Food Close By)
Looking for a city that’s great to visit with kids? Well, Pittsburgh is called “Kidsburgh” for a reason! Year round, this family-friendly little city is packed with fun, creative activities for kids! A 6 hour drive from NYC, it’s a great getaway location for any time of year. While these are by no means all…
Indoor Fun for the Family – Northern NJ/NY Edition
When it’s cold or raining or you just want to be in an air-conditioned space, check out these 5 Indoor Spaces in North Jersey and NYC. By Deena Friedman The question of “ What is for dinner?’ is being answered all over the internet. But what about the all important question of “What are we…
Family-Friendly Things to Do in the Niagara/Buffalo Area (After You’ve Seen the Falls)
Planning a trip to Upstate New York? It’s a beautiful time to explore the area…and the fun doesn’t stop, even after you’ve seen Niagara Falls. By Nechama Okonov Are you planning a trip to Niagara Falls? I’m sure your itinerary is carefully planned and filled with all of the obvious must-see tourist attractions that The…
14 Genius Road Trip Tips for a Smooth Journey
Car trips can be long…unless you make getting there part of the fun. It’s that time of year when we want to get out of town and see something new. And sometimes that involves a long—or very long—car ride. We’re here to help you not only survive the drive, but maybe even enjoy it!…
7 Outdoor Trips for Sunny Days
Want to enjoy the great outdoors after a long winter? Here’s 7 scenic and fun spots to enjoy with the family. By Sarah Einhorn At the first opportunity, as soon as the weather warms up a bit, I like to go on outdoor trips. I really look forward to the warmer weather on Pesach…
Great Family Indoor Trips
The weather might not be cooperating, but there’s still lots of fun to be had. Here’s 5 ways to have a blast with the family indoors. By: Sarah Einhorn of BeenThereDoneThatTrips.com All winter I wait for the nice weather so I can begin enjoying the outdoors. This year the cold weather seems to…