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Old Forge, NY: The Perfect Getaway

Old Forge, NY is a town in the Adirondack Mountains. It’s home to many beautiful parks, lakes, and state forests. If you’re looking for peace and relaxation, this is the perfect place for you!

In all seasons, Old Forge has something to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Whitewater rafting in the spring, hiking and paddling in the summer, stunning fall foliage in the fall, and snowmobiling and skiing in winter.

This town in the Central Adirondacks has a lot to enjoy whether it’s having fun with family or friends or trying out a new experience for yourself!

There are many more things you can do in Old Forge so you should really consider going!

In this blog post, we will share some ideas about what to do while visiting Old Forge.

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10 Small Towns in South Dakota

When you think about planning a vacation, South Dakota probably isn’t the first state that comes to mind. But it should be! These beautiful small towns in South Dakota should be added to your bucket list.

Filled with stunning scenery, national parks and monuments, and small quaint towns, South Dakota should be at the top of your bucket list.

These quaint little communities offer a slower pace with plenty of local flavors, history, arts & culture, outdoor activities, and western charm.

We’ve created an article about the 10 Best Small Towns in South Dakota so you can start planning your trip today!

Each town offers something different but each one has its own charm that makes it worth visiting over and over again!

For more things to do in South Dakota be sure to visit my article on 101 Things To Do in South Dakota.

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13 Spooky Destinations in America

The leaves are changing, the air feels crisper, and pumpkin spice lattes are back. Fall is a wonderful time of year to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer. But how about adding these 13 spooky destinations in America into your fall travel plans?

If you’re looking for haunted houses, corn mazes, or other attractions with a Halloween theme, these spooky destinations in America will leave you feeling scared but excited!

Spooky Destinations in America

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Things To Do in Cooperstown, NY

Cooperstown, New York is a quaint upstate town famous for being the home of American’s favorite pastime, baseball, but there are many other things to do in Cooperstown, NY while visiting here.

The village was named after Colonel William Cooper who built his inn along Otsego Lake. Nowadays this is where you will find one of Cooperstown’s main attractions, the Baseball Hall of Fame.

However, it is also home to Cooperstown Beverage Trail which allows visitors to taste different beers from around the world. You can also take a ride on the Charlotte Valley Railroad or take a cruise on Otsego Lake, both places offering scenic views of this historic region.

So whether you’re an avid baseball fan, looking for some beer tasting, or just want to take in some scenery, there are plenty of things to do when visiting Cooperstown NY.

Things To Do in Cooperstown, NY

This is a great place to spend an entire weekend and see everything it has to offer.

Let’s check out some of these fun places to go in Cooperstown.

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Polar Express Train Experience

The Polar Express is a trademark of Warner Bros.

Take your family on a magical train ride to the North Pole!

One of the classic Christmas movies of all time is “The Polar Express”. It’s such a nice story about the magic of Christmas.

The movie is based upon the 1985 children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, a story about a little boy who doesn’t believe that Santa really exists. So he takes a train to the “North Pole” to see for himself if Santa is “real”.

When at the North Pole he experiences the toy factory, elves and gets to meet Santa! Santa gives him a silver bell as a gift and the boy leaves the North Pole really knowing what believing is all about.

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Things to do in Pennsylvania with Kids

Looking for things to do in Pennsylvania with kids? Well, look no farther.

Pennsylvania is filled with educational landmarks but your kids are not looking for that during a vacation. History can be boring and will make for long days and cranky kids.

This list of the 10 things to do in Pennsylvania are things your kids will love and will make for a vacation of Happy Kids and after all that will make Happy Parents too.

I’m not implying that you shouldn’t go to historical sites and educational places, I’m just saying we’ve all been cooped up in the house too long and are ready to have some fun!

The following attractions in Pennsylvania for families will have your kids wanting to experience more. Take them to Hershey, Sesame Street, Dutch Wonderland, and Crayola but also take them to see the elk and Amish Country.

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Crayola Experience PA

Take the family to the Crayola Experience in Easton PA to discover everything there is to know about crayons. Do you know how many crayons are in the world? How about how many different colors of crayons exist? Do you want to make your own color crayon and even a label for it? Want to see the world’s largest crayon? You can see and learn all about crayons at the Crayola Experience PA.

The Crayola Experience building in Easton PA
The Crayola Experience Easton PA

Although you are maybe expecting a crayon factory tour, this is not what you will be seeing. You will find a fun-filled day for the whole family at the Crayola Experience.

Instead of touring a factory, Crayola has put together 23 one-of-a-kind attractions designed to inspire imagination through play to your children. Your kids will learn by playing, all about color chemistry and magic combined to make the whole Crayola Experience.

You will be able to see how crayons are made as Crayola has moved some of their machinery to the experience to demonstrate the exact procedures of crayon making in a safe environment. You will get to see the color mixing and melting and finally the forming into crayons. They will also show you commercials and how they advertised their products through the years.

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Long Island North Fork

Welcome to Long Island North Fork. The east end of Long Island is divided into the north fork and the south fork. Although both are special places to visit and very different from the rest of Long Island, the north fork is the most rural, simply beautiful place to experience. You will never believe you are only 90 miles from New York City as you ride through “the country” and see all the vineyards and local farms.

Vineyards on Long Island North Fork
Vineyard on Long Island North Fork

Nestled along the Long Island Sound (the waterway between Long Island and Connecticut) there is one main road, Sound Avenue, where most of the north fork attractions can be found. From wineries and breweries, a fun day in Greenport, the best seafood and pie you can find anywhere in New York, museums, and history, and of course beaches and beautiful scenery, Long Island North Fork is a pleasant day trip or weekend getaway from NYC and other tri-state areas.

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Things To Do in Hershey PA

Going to Hershey Pennsylvania on vacation?

Here is a list of the best 23 things to do in Hershey PA. This list has everything going on in Hershey from family activities, places to go for a girl’s weekend or even a couples getaway.

The best things to do in Hershey include Hersheypark, Chocolate World, 4D Chocolate movies, Create your own Chocolate Bar, Hershey Unwrapped, Chocolate Lab, The Hershey Story Museum, Hershey Trolley Show, Zoo America, Hershey Gardens, the Falconry Experience, Hersheypark Stadium and the Spa at Hotel Hershey.

More things to do not chocolate related include Hershey Derry Township, Shank Park, Antique Automobile Club of America Museum, Echo Dell Indian Caverns, Cassel Vineyards, the Vineyards at Hershey, Troegs Brewing, golf and of course shopping.

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101 Things to see in South Dakota

There are so many things to see in South Dakota that you could probably spend months there without doing them all. Let’s face it, South Dakota wouldn’t really be on most people got to see list but you would be wrong to think that. From outdoor recreation, family attractions several with an old west vibe, and an abundance of wildlife South Dakota offers so much to explore. After all, where else can you see a 12-foot-tall prairie dog!

Love outdoor recreations, well you will love South Dakota. With 2 national parks and several national monuments, most people would think of the Badlands and Mount Rushmore. And of course, Sturgis we all have seen pictures of the famous bike week held each August, but South Dakota is so much more. So here is a list of 101 things to see in South Dakota. What are you waiting for, let’s take that road trip!

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