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We are a French family who has been living in the US for 15 years. We spend all our summers in France, visiting our family as well as other European countries. I write travel books and I am having lots of fun doing that. So far I published two: 'Your Guide to Visit Paris for Free' and 'Your Guide to Visit San Francisco for Free', both available on Amazon.com
Our Family's Travel Personality
curious, structured, independent, energetic, scheduled, artsy
We Just Got Back From
Venice, Italy, Paris, France
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Spain
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Japan
Favorite Vacation Memory
Australia. It just felt perfect and we got to see Ayers Rock: a dream come true.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Thais having a very smelly bowel movement in her diaper while listening to our guide at the Sydnedy Opera House and throwing up right after that on the beautiful Sydney Opera Floor (she was 4 months old)
Websites I Like:
10 Exceptional Living History Farms Kids Should Not Miss
Living history farms are great places to spend a day. There is no better way to learn about Life in a farm than actually seeing the work being done or even better doing it yourself. Children will leave the farms with a better understanding and respect of the circle of an animal life.
Check the farms website on a regular basis as they have special events happening all year long. Toddlers and elementary school children never get tired of going to the farm and even my tweenager girl can not resist the sight of cute little piglets!!
Mamalahoa Highway (Hway 11), 14 miles south of Kailua-Kona
mile markers 110 and 111. Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Comment:
Little ones will enjoy visiting the coffee farm and transform themselves into coffee pioneers from the 1930’s. Costumed docents are on hand to make the experience complete and teach the children about the old ways and lifestyle.
34600 Ardenwood Blvd.
Fremont, California
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Ardenwood is the little working farm that could. It is a very kid friendly environment where families get to help with some of the farm chores when they visit. Special activities include cooking, fruit picking, cider making etc and are mostly held on week-ends. Because the activities change depending on the season, you are sure to get a different experience every time you visit the estate. A little hidden gem in the Silicon Valley.
reviewed on: April 28 2009
"Get back in time in the middle of the Silicon Valley"
It is nice to go back in time in the middle of the agitation of the cities surrounding this nice little park. There is always something happening: little train pushed by the horse, the feeding of the animals, the blacksmiths, the visit of the main Home (especially worth it at Christmas Time) and all the special events held all year long. One of our family favorite places to go!
2819 Andersonville Hwy
Clinton, Tennessee
Comment:
There is plenty to do in that museum; it goes from sheep-shearing to anvil shooting as well as listening to some traditional music. You will learn a lot about the Appalachia while having lots of fun at the same time.
13400 Allisonville Rd
Fishers, Indiana
Comment:
This IS the place to go if you want your family to really experience what was life in the 1800’s. They have it all: the barns, the farm, the home, the blacksmith, the games, the town, the craft etc. The whole philosophy is to touch; feel, smell, and experience so the children will better remember and appreciate the history of Indiana.
2600 111th St
Urbandale, Iowa
Comment:
The Living History Farm oversees 4 periods: 1700 Iowan Indians, the 1850 pioneers, the 1875 townspeople, and the 1900 farmers. Children will get to experience the transformation that happened in Iowa during this time span and definitely have a better grasp of the evolution of living conditions and tools.
Route 634 just off Route 10
Chippokes Plantation State Park Surry, Virginia
Comment:
Chippokes Farm is one of the oldest working plantations in the country. Through the exhibitions and the visit of the grounds, the little ones will get a live education on agriculture and forestry.
73–50 Little Neck Parkway
Floral Park, New York
Comment:
That will be a bowl of fresh air in the city of New York. It is actually the only working farm in the Big Apple. Children will get to enjoy a farm, a greenhouse complex, farm animals and vehicles and will get a better understanding on where the produce and meat come from. They will also get a grasp on sustainable agriculture.
1392 Whiddon Mill Road
Tifton, Georgia
Comment:
A nice addition to any living history farm is a house. I always recommend touring the house on the grounds, even if there is an additional charge. It will bring a glimpse of the life of the landowner and will be a nice addition to the visit for older children. In the Agrirama, a visit of the Tift House is possible as well as a tour on a steam train.
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Comment:
We are not talking farm here but a whole village with homes, meetinghouses, school, country store, bank, law office, printing office, carding mill, sawmill, gristmill, pottery, blacksmith shop, shoe shop, and cooper shop. We are talking here about the full experience. If you go with younger children, you may want to limit the visit to a smaller area of the village so they do not get overstimulated.
100 S. Barnes Road
Aurora, Illinois
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You will have a choice of 5 little museums to roam around. What will keep the little ones excited is the wonderful Carriage House with over 40 carriages to admire.
