Tag: family activities

A Bit of Old Britain at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival (May 2015)

If you’d like an exciting blast from the past, however—a rebirth, as it were, a revival of sorts—why not embark upon a festive quest. That’s right! A quest that is all travel and no travail—and one for the entire family—is waiting for you right in Arrington, Tennessee.

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Vacations on Working Ranches and Farms across the U.S.

Are you tired of the traditional family vacation? Or maybe you feel like your travel plans need a revamp this year. Well whatever the case may be, the U.S. Farm Stay Association offers a unique and exciting experience for your entire family; you can spend your vacation this year on a working ranch or farm! That’s right; a farm – or ranch – anywhere across the United States! And what’s even more captivating is that you don’t have to settle for a packaged plan that only allows a few options. You still get to decide how, and where, your family will participate in the fun.

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Carving Out Quality Family Time

Check out these 8 ideas for quality family time that will create a lifetime of memories!

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Staycations: Family Vacations Right at Home

A fun and interesting take on intensive planning and going away for family vacations is something known as a “stay-cation,” where the traveling is all done to a destination such as your own backyard or even to a grandparent’s house for a night of fun and family togetherness. These types of vacations ensure that family time is still adhered to even with busy schedules, as well as catering to the travel bug that bites add odd times of the year. A “stay-cation” can turn any night or weekend evening into a cause for celebration. And the great thing is that they run on minimal planning and are very kid-friendly!

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Fall is a great time to visit a museum

National Museum Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29 with more than 1400 museums across the country offering free admission for two, as long as you print out a Museum Day ticket from the website. The program is spearheaded by Smithsonian magazine – Smithsonian museums are always free – to encourage awareness of museums around the country.

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