By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com The National Aquarium is a source of pride for our region: this huge facility at Maryland’s Inner Harbor has won multiple awards – including being named one of the best aquariums in the United States by the Travel Channel in 2012 and frequently making “best of” lists for places to take kids – and it’s no surprise. The Aquarium holds more than 2,200,000 of water, and has more than 17,000 specimens Continue Reading...
Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day at Busch Gardens
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Did you know there is a National Roller Coaster Day? There sure is, and in 2016 it takes place on Tuesday, August 16. Roller coasters are one of the top choices for thrill seekers, and our own Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, less than three hours from Northern Virginia, boasts plenty of big, exciting rides. In honor of National Roller Coaster Day, here's a look at some of the "epic" coasters you can enjoy Continue Reading...
Summer fun at National Harbor: 19 ideas for families
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com We have been to National Harbor many times and with each visit we discover something new. When the Gaylord National invited us to check out its SummerFest: Pirates on the Potomac package, we knew there would be plenty to do do make it a fun weekend getaway or “staycation” at the hotel and National Harbor in southern Maryland. This time we found all sorts of new things, from neat sculptures to pirate Continue Reading...
Pirates on the Potomac: summer staycation at Gaylord National
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Feeling the travel bug – but not ready to take a trip somewhere? We get it. With high costs, travel hassles, and having to coordinate different family members’ schedules, it’s not always easy to plan a vacation away. Thankfully we live in an area that has so much to offer that you can take a weekend or weeklong vacation, or multiple day trips, and enjoy the sort of getaway that other travelers come here Continue Reading...
Showtime at Kings Dominion
Thanks to Kings Dominion for inviting us to KidsFest! By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com There is no question about it: Kings Dominion is a great choice in theme parks when you want a good variety, from tame kiddie attractions to exhilarating thrill rides. But what is the park like for those who do not like rides, or who can't for some reason go on them? I recently found out, just by happenstance, and I can tell you this: if roller Continue Reading...
Summer fun at Dutch Wonderland theme park
Editor's note: We have visited the Dutch Wonderland theme park in Pennsylvania several times, and you can see our review in this detailed post. Our visits have been great fun, but I also acknowledge it is much easier to visit a theme park when you are a smaller family with just one child. We wondered, how would a visit to the park be with a larger family, especially with kids of different age groups. We sent our contributor Heidi Solis and Continue Reading...
Dutch Wonderland: special offer for Fairfax Family Fun fans!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Summer is here! That means more time for family fun and maybe even a road trip (or a few!). One place we highly recommend for families with young children is Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This is a great theme park for "first-timers" or for families who want to experience all the variety of a theme park in a cozier setting and without the crowds. And we have a special deal for Continue Reading...
Our weekend getaway to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com I’ll admit it: I always figured that Gettysburg was about the Civil War and some of its most famous battlefields, and of course it is largely about that. We visited Gettysburg last month, and though we should have gone sooner, I am glad that I waited until we could make a proper visit. Spending just a couple of busy days there we still only “scratched the surface” of what we could do and we should visit Continue Reading...
A travel must-see: Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitor Center
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com This article is part of our series on family travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which includes detailed posts on the Gettysburg Battlefields, Eisenhower National Historic Site, and the town of Gettysburg. Thanks to Destination Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Foundation for inviting us for a visit! Gettysburg National Military Park: where to begin? This question, both literally and figuratively, is Continue Reading...
Family travel: Downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com This article is part of our series on family travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which includes detailed posts on the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, Gettysburg Battlefields, and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Thanks to Destination Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Foundation for inviting us for a visit! I confess: I always figured that Gettysburg was pretty much just about the Continue Reading...
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