The City Museum is a must! If you are planning a trip to St. Louis, you cannot miss the City Museum. During our trip this past summer, it was one of our favorite spots. We spent the entire day there, and if we would have had more time, we probably would have gone back for a second one. So, what is the City Museum and what makes it so much fun? I'm sharing our experience, … [Read more...]
Free Museums and Entertainment in St. Louis
What's more fun than museums? Free museums! During day two of our trip to St. Louis, we explored some of the free museums in the area. Without the worry of admission, we didn't feel the need to stay in any one place for too long. This is a great way to keep the kids entertained with their shorter attention spans. Plus, it was a cloudy, rainy day, so an indoor activity was … [Read more...]
St. Louis Vacation: Stay, Play, and Eat
St. Louis is the perfect family vacation spot. For our annual summer road trip, we packed up the kids and headed to the Gateway to the West. I talked to a few friends and did a bit of planning beforehand. So, I had our hotel secured, tickets purchased, and days planned out. We were ready for St. Louis! While St. Louis can be hot and humid during the summer, it's not too … [Read more...]
Disney California Adventure Park: What to Expect
Disney California Adventure Park After spending time at Universal Studios, Los Angeles, and Disneyland, we were ready for our final day in California. We had one more theme park to hit: Disney California Adventure Park. To be honest, I didn't know much about this park. We saw a little of it when we first arrived, and I looked at the website a bit before we left, but for the … [Read more...]
Disneyland: Enjoying the Park in One Day
Disneyland It is time for the Disneyland portion of our California trip. With only one day to spend at the park, I'm sharing some tips to make the most of a short trip. While we didn't get a chance to do everything, we did a LOT. Everyone had a great time, and we were very happy with the decision for just one day there. It allowed us to explore other parts of California, … [Read more...]