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Hotels for Large Families

Hotels we've stayed at that feature enough space for our family of six.

1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-Valley Forge
This hotel is easy to get to and close to restaurants...
2. Comfort Suites Ennis
We paid $64 (AAA rate) for this very spacious room...
3. COMFORT SUITES MONROEVILLE
This motel just opened in 2008, and it has a very...

Fun Things to Do in New Ulm, Minnesota

Family-friendly activities in New Ulm, Minnesota.

1. Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
Ask if there's anyone working who can give a...
2. Hermann Monument (Hermann the German)
Climb up to the top of Hermann if the heights don't...
3. Harkin Store
Warning: Kids may be put to work with...

Historic Philadelphia on Foot with Kids

Park once and make your own walking tour.  Here's what we did on our day in Philadelphia with four young children.

1. Independence Visitor Center
Buy tickets for Independence Hall here, as well as...
2. Independence National Historical Park
Many of the historic buildings are part of this...
3. Independence Hall
See where part of United States history was made in...

Fun in Chicago with Young Kids

Our favorites when vacationing to Chicago with kids ages 1-6.

1. Museum of Science and Industry
The Idea Factory is fun for young kids, but there's a...
2. The Field Museum
Even the McDonald's in the museum is huge and...
3. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The special toddler area and butterfly garden will be...

Train Museums in Minnesota

Model railroads and real railroads for train lovers big and small.

1. End-O-Line Railroad Park & Museum
Little train buffs will love going in the real train...
2. Twin City Model Railroad Museum
My kids beg to go here all the time.  The large...
3. Duluth Depot
At the Depot, you can board real engines and train...