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We are a busy family with 3 kids and we don't sit still. When we aren't running off to scouts, dance, sports, etc., we really enjoy spending time as a family. If we have a day we will try to find someplace local to explore. If we have a weekend we go a little further. Give us a week and we can really pack it in. We are always on the lookout for family friendly destinations (especially hotels which seem so hard to find!). Our vacations are not spent floating in the pool...they are spent exploring the area to its fullest!
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, energetic, easy_going
We Just Got Back From
Washington DC
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Washington DC
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Yellowstone
Favorite Vacation Memory
My daughter is such a pip and thinks the hotel is the destination. If we do sightseeing along the way she just keeps asking "when are we going to get to the hotel?" She loves checking out our new "home away from home" and she LOVES the fact that she gets to share a room with someone!!
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
the car sick kid
Websites I Like:
Fun Spots for Kids who Love Space & Astronomy in NJ
Check out these planetariums which offer lots of different shows and educational experiences.
College Drive
Toms River, New Jersey
Comment:
Many family programs are offered including seasonal Sky Show, Pajama Night: Storytelling Under the Stars (during select summer dates); Summer Star Watch (a free event watching the live night sky); lazer shows and more.
reviewed on: January 24 2011
"A trip around the galaxy"
The newly renovated planetarium is open once again for visitors and our girl scout troop planned a trip for our girls and their families. Most of the kids present were 6-7 year old girls with some older kids in attendance. The show we saw was Wonders of the Night Sky. This is a great overview of stars, planets and constellations. The best part of it is that we were able to see what the sky would look like that night.
All 3 of my kids (age 6,8,10) said they had fun but my 10 year old son got a lot out of the experience. He felt he learned a lot and he thought it was great being able to see pictures up on the dome and relate them to the stars. He learned a lot about the constellations and planest. All 3 were excited to go outside that night and try to locate some of them in the sky.
The shows vary with the season making it a place we can go back to. The best part is the Wonders of the Sky show relates to the current season and what you can see in your own backyard. There are 3 or 4 different shows available, most are recommended for age 10 and up. Based on my kids reactions, I think this is the perfect age to get the most out of the programs.
There are full bathroom facilities and a small gift shop. Food and drinks are not permitted.
Lamington Rd
Branchville, New Jersey
Comment:
Come view the stars! Many family oriented shows available throughout the year, many specified for kids.
214 Center Grove Rd
County College of Morris Randolph, New Jersey
Comment:
All programs will begin with a live tour of the night sky given by their astronomer followed by the featured presentation.
Observatory Road
High Bridge, New Jersey
Comment:
open Saturday evenings & Sunday afternoons from Memorial Day through Halloween. Open 4th Saturday of month November-May.
State Park Road
Hope, New Jersey
Comment:
The observatory is accessible to the public on Saturday evenings from 7:30 to 10:30 PM from April through October
Woodbine Ave (rt. 550)
Woodbine, New Jersey
Comment:
The recreation fields make for the perfect stargazing location.
205 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey
Comment:
Soar into space inside the planetarium! Traditional and laser shows available. Planetarium admission is $7 adults/$5 kids (general admission into the museum is free)
49 Washington Street
Newark, New Jersey
Comment:
New Jersey's first planetarium is located here! Admission is an additional $5 over the museum admission. Visit the exhibit on Saturn.
