This is Sue, on display at the Field Museum in Chicago.

My husband and I visited the Field Museum in Chicago a couple of weeks ago, and WHAT a time we had. It was a frigid, rainy, blustery day, and we suspected that the joint would be packed just like the experience we had at the Shedd Aquarium the day before. Rainy day + want to play tourist = indoor museum, right?

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The Swan Boats at the Public Garden

We live in the Boston suburbs, and on low traffic times, we can easily make it to the city in about 20 minutes.  I like to bring my kids to the city frequently, because there’s so much to do.  Here are a few of my favorite attractions and activities for a Boston vacation.

New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium is located right on the Boston waterfront, in a prime location.  It’s expensive (expect to spend $75 for a family of four) but you can get a deal from admission if you purchase the Boston City Pass (good if you are visiting several different attractions).  My kids love the penguins and the huge fish tank (with a small shark) the best, but older kids will also enjoy the whale watches and Imax theater (additional fee).

The Boston Children’s Museum

Photo credit: Jodi Grundig

Made from aged beanstalk.

The Giant Table at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center is NOT for standing. However, it works just fine as a place to sit and count your golden eggs.

It’s also one of many great places in the city of Seattle to visit if you’re traveling with children.  Kids love golden eggs!

Photo by Tricia Honea

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NYC to Missoula by road

Carol Cain is Founder and Publisher of  The Adventures of a NYCity Mama and did somethign really brave – she drove from New York Cty to Missoula, Montana.  That was a two week round trip with three boys and her husband.  Any parent looking at this would bolt for the nearest exit.  Most kids would too.

But the Cain family went ahead anyway and did it.  Given the decreasing delight in air travel, a lot of people need to consider road trips.  The Cain family braved the challenge, came through it well – so well, they are planning a cross country trip for next summer.

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