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SF, California, United States
About Me & My Family
I'm a mother
3 Kids 0-8 years old boys and girls
3 Kids 0-8 years old boys and girls
When we travel, good food and adventure always abound. Our family loves to push the limit of what we can do with children. Our mantra has always been - have kids, will travel. However, this doesn't mean I'm unlike most frantic moms before a trip. Wanting adventure and being a control freak can sometimes be a lethal combination.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, independent, spontaneous
We Just Got Back From
Northern California and Oregon
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Hawaii
A Place We'd Love To Visit
New Zealand, Argetina, Brazil, Eastern Europe, Cambodia
Favorite Vacation Memory
Climbing Machu Picchu with a 4 month old infant in a slight and having all the locals stop us to ask what happened to his feet which were all bundled up. They just couldn't believe it wouldn't be bow legged.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Getting to the airport on our way to Scotland with my 15 month old and discovering that my husband's passport had expired. Instead of rebooking all of our flights, we decided that I would do the first leg of our journey on my own with baby. Unfortunately, we had not packed for me to be flying by myself. I could bearly walk to the runway with all my bags and a 15 month old who would get distracted by everything along the way. He then proceeded to sleep only 1 hour of the entire 11 hour journey (red-eye). It was pretty miserable.
Websites I Like:
Top 10 Best Children's Museums Across the US
Over the past two decades, it seems that children's museums are popping up everywhere. Here is a list of the Top 10 children's museums across the US that Trekaroo families are raving about. These museums are setting bar for what it means to create interactive learning spaces that stimulate, fascinate, and entertain kids for hours on end.
3000 N. Meridian
Indianapolis, Indiana
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#1: Taking first place as the Top Children's Museum is the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. This large children's museum gets raving 5 star reviews from just about every Trekaroo parent. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has many different sections and different themes. Among the favorites is the Dinosphere, Take Me There Egypt (it is set up like you are walking through the markets, homes, etc-it's awesome), and the Science Port.
4231 N. Concourse Drive
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#2: Fighting for a very close second is the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. Families unanimously agree that this children's museum deserves a 5 star rating. It has set the bar for imaginative play. The Please Touch Museum has so many different areas to explore from the auto shop to the grocery store, to the arts and crafts center and even a carousel. The fun does just does not end.
300 Congress Street
Boston, Massachusetts
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#3: The Boston Children's Museum is a marvel from the moment you enter and lay your eyes on the three story climbing structure in the middle of the museum. The baby and toddler play area is large and filled with foam structures that little ones can climb on safely. There is such a variety of exhibits at this museum, you're kids will be amused for hours. The water play area is a huge favorite too.
Washington Park
4015 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, Oregon
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#4: Not to be outdone is the Portland Children's Museum which also gets raving 5 star reviews from Trekaroo families. The favorite areas in this museum are the children's grocery store, pet hospital, play theater, construction zone and an wonderful water play area.
180 Woz Way
San Jose, California
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#5: The Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose will entertain your children for hours and hours. Families agree that it's one of the best memberships they've purchased. Favorite areas in this museum is the Wonder Cabinet, the bubble area, the water play area and the arts and crafts area.
35 Market Place
Baltimore, Maryland
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#6: Although this is one of the newest children's museums, Port Discovery gets great reviews because it caters to a wide age range and interests. Whether you child is into building, puzzle solving, drawing, creating, learning, or climbing, they'll find something to enthrall them at Port Discovery. The three story climbing structure is a big hit.
321 Chestnut St
Chattanooga, Tennessee
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#7: The Creative Discovery Museum gets consistently raving 5 star reviews because it does a wonderful job of providing one of kind experiences for kids with differing interests. The dino-dig area is a big favorite as is the stage that will inspire budding thespians. The science areas are also great for keeping the interest of older kids.
1500 Binz Street
Houston, Texas
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#8: The Children's Museum of Houston is a large museum that encourages all kinds of learning for different age groups. Little ones will enjoy the pretend play area while older kids can learn math concepts in Cyberchase or about different cultures in hte multi-cultural area. Got a climber on hand, they'll dig the 40 foot Power Tower.
1 Manhatten Square
Rochester, New York
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#9: The Strong Museum of Play is incredible, but definitely geared towards babies and younger kids. Trekaroo families love the wide variety of interactive exhibits from a Sesame Street themed area that preschoolers love to the butterfly garden and the extensive toy museum. Plan to spend all day being amused at the Strong Museum of Play.
516 S. Kirkwood Rd.
Saint Louis, Missouri
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#10: Yet another 5 star children's museum that's big enough to keep your kids entertained for more than a day. Younger kids love the massive water table while older kids enjoy the TV studio, huge slides that run throughout the building and the science exhibits. Even babies have a special area just for them. Having both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits is another big bonus.
301 N Washington St
Naperville, Illinois
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Runner up
444 West 100 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Runner up
2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, Colorado
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Runner up
444 West 100 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Runner up
420 Julia Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Runner up
929 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Runner up
700 East Grand Avenue
at Navy Pier Chicago, Illinois
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Runner up
275 Centennial Olympic Drive NW
Atlanta, Georgia
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Runner up
