Day Trips & Travel

I'll never forget the day my uncle and I emerged from the Squirrel Hill Tunnel in Pittsburgh. Seeing that skyline burst forth was a magical experience. As he navigated the truck through the…

I'm in the middle of a lovely two-week stay at a beach house rental in the Outer Banks. We’re lucky enough to go every year, and it’s generally a great time. I get to spend time at the beach and…

It’s December! And that means that everyone is putting up their holiday decorations. The good folks at Kings Dominion are joining in the fun. I’m a big fan of Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town, but…

This Thanksgiving, my family and I spent the week in Nashville, Tennessee, with some old friends. Yes, that’s right, the Nashville that’s a 9-and-a-half hour drive away from Fredericksburg in the…

Gaylord National Resort offers your family a world of possibility for a summer vacation at a waterfront destination where you can have it all—and more–in a premier location only a short drive…

It’s vacation season. Parents everywhere are thinking about the complexities of getting everyone to their fun-filled destination safely and sanely. Whether you take a two-hour plane trip or a…

When it comes to summer fun, consider taking a day trip or two and experience the Main Streets of Virginia’s small towns. Quaint shops, unique dining establishments and more await you as you…

Kings Dominion, the region’s premier amusement park, will reopen for the summer season on May 22, 2021. Guests can expect a safe return to fun including some of their favorite thrills, special…

Looking for an educational activity during Black History Month?
Aquia Landing Park in Stafford County is a beautiful outdoor park that also marks the spot where thousands of slaves escaped to…

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