This content provides a list of recommended outdoor holiday ice skating rinks in the DC area, Northern Virginia, and Maryland for anyone looking to get into the Christmas spirit. The recommended rinks include the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden's ice rink, Enchant Christmas, Washington Harbour Ice Rink, and DC Wharf Ice Rink. Details about the schedules, fees, and features for each rink are also provided. The post Best Outdoor Holiday Ice Skating Rinks in the DC Area appeared first on Skylar Aria’s Adventures ..read more

The National Harbor in Maryland is such a fun destination for families. There are so many fun activities for the whole family, and it’s the perfect place to stay when planning a visit to Washington DC, or just a family staycation! Our guide to the National Harbor features the top things to do at the National Harbor with kids, and the best family attractions to make the most of your family trip to this fun waterfront destination in Maryland. READ NEXT: Guide to Washington DC with kids *This post may contain affiliate links. Affiliate links are no extra charge to you, but I may earn a small comm ..read more

One of the best summer activities to do as a family is a visit to an amusement park. If you live in the Washington DC area, there are so many fun amusement parks, and theme park ideas to keep your summer days busy. On the blog, I will share the best amusement parks for families near DC, including some of the best Water Parks in the DC area as well. You can easily plan a day trip to a nearby amusement park, or spend the weekend and purchase multi-day tickets for a weekend of summer fun! Most of the Amusement parks I share are close to DC in Virginia, and Maryland, while others are in neighborin ..read more

Planning a Southeast US road trip? Make sure to add a visit to Savannah Georgia which is also known as the “Hostess City” because of its hospitality, and you definitely feel welcome when you visit Savannah. Savannah is such a charming town with so much history to explore since it’s one of the oldest cities in Georgia. From the moss-covered oak trees, the beautiful historic homes, and all the beautiful Squares, there’s so much to see on a one-day visit to Savannah Georgia. On the blog, I will share how to spend one day in Savannah Georgia which includes some of Savannah’s main attractions. You ..read more

A visit to Colonial Williamsburg with kids is one of the best things to do on a family trip to Williamsburg Virginia. What better place to learn about our history than a visit to one of America’s earliest colonies. There are so many fun activities here for the whole family and so many learning opportunities. You can easily see most of the main sites on a day trip, but I suggest spending a weekend at Colonial Williamsburg with kids, to fully explore the historic triangle of Virginia. *This post may contain affiliate links. Affiliate links are no extra charge to you, but I may earn a small commi ..read more

Spring is such a beautiful time of the year and there are so many beautiful spring blooms, and events to look forward to in the Northern Virginia area. From the beautiful cherry blossoms, the Virginia bluebells, to pick your own tulips, and strawberry events, there’s so much going on in the spring in Northern Virginia. In our guide to the best spring events in Northern Virginia, I share the best places to enjoy the spring blooms, and some of the best spring events in the area as well. READ MORE: Best Spring events and spring blooms in Washington DC *This post may contain affiliate links. Affil ..read more

One of our favorite places to visit during the Summer in upstate New York is Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains! This quaint little town is the perfect getaway if you want to enjoy the great outdoors and the fresh mountain air. Lake Placid was once the site of the Winter Olympics held twice once in 1932 and 1980 and is a popular winter destination with lots of winter sports activities nearby. There’s so much to do on a visit to Lake Placid and the surrounding areas since it’s located within the Adirondacks which is home to more than 200 lakes and hundreds of mountain summits. The Adironda ..read more

One of our favorite activities to do during the spring, summer, and fall in the DC area is fruit picking! There are so many U-Pick Fruit Farms near DC that offer pick your own fruits throughout the year. On the blog, I am sharing some of the best pick your own fruit farms near DC in Virginia, and Maryland Most of these U-Pick farms near DC offer pick your own strawberries during the spring, and many other U-Pick fruits during the summer and fall, including berries, apples, peaches, and more! READ NEXT: Best Fall Festivals in the DC area Short on time?…Pin me for later! Pick your own fruit farm ..read more

We were in Orlando for spring break and decided to spend one day in St. Augustine Florida. The drive from Orlando to St. Augustine is about two hours and it’s the perfect day trip to add to your family vacation when visiting Orlando! St. Augustine is one of the oldest cities in the US, founded in 1565! There’s so much history to explore here that you can easily see in one day! Better yet, spend a weekend and get to see more of St. Augustine and a visit to the beach, and the Alligator Zoological park as well.  On the blog, I will share how to spend one day in St. Augustine Florida, sharing ..read more

Walt Disney World!…The happiest place on earth…Where you can feel like a kid again and just have fun!  We’ve been to Disneyland California, and Disneyland Paris, but nothing compares to a visit to Walt Disney World in Orlando! We’ve been to Disney World a few times, but so many things have changed since the pandemic. We recently visited during Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration and it was so amazing to see the shows, character meet and greets, and parades back on! On the blog, I will share our 2022 Disney World Guide for families, which includes some tips to make the most of ..read more