There is nothing quite like fall. It is crisp and cool, the leaves change color — and then leave. It’s hard to beat.

Take a walk, you’ll thank me.

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Photo:  Whit Honea (taken in Redmond, WA)

The Seattle Art Museum, or S.A.M. for short, is a great place to spend a rainy day in the Emerald City — or a sunny day should you chance upon it.

What? It could happen.

Not only does the museum feature some the world’s best art (permanent and touring exhibitions), but it also has a number of interactive and family-friendly activities for the little art lover(s) in your family. There’s something for everyone!

This post is part of the UpTake Monday Museums, Monuments and Memorials Series.

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One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to try local coffee. It may be strong and bitter or sweet and smooth –  it’s amazing how unique each region’s cup can be.

Whether you are in Seattle, Paris or Istanbul, you will always find something hot and tasty to make your mornings all the more wonderful. Except in Boston, they think you buy coffee from a donut shop. But everywhere else in the world, it’s an affordable experience that is easy to savor.

Where have you had the best cup of coffee?

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Photo: Jennie Faber via Flickr

In my old stomping grounds of Seattle the food truck rage is still catching up to the awesomeness of Portland and New York, but what it lacks in quantity it certainly makes up for in quality. Meet Maximus Minimus, the traveling purveyor of pulled-pork and veggie sandwiches. They used to park every Saturday at a local market, and my kids and I would ride our bikes over (assuming it wasn’t raining) and have a sandwich with the sweet sauce. Sweet, indeed. Also, Coke from Mexico, which, as you probably know, is the best kind — real sugar!

Finding local food trucks on your summer vacation is a great way to venture off the beaten path, meet the locals and get a taste of the area. Go hungry. Take the kids.

This post is part of our Friday Family Series.

Photo: Brian Jala via Flickr