WinterFest at Worlds of Fun Now Open
The Midwest’s newest and most immersive holiday tradition, WinterFest, opened at Worlds of Fun on Friday, November 24 and will be entertaining guests on select dates through December 30. During WinterFest, Worlds of Fun will be magically transformed into 10 winter wonderlands where guests can experience the lighting of a seven story Christmas tree, 10 […]
Nearly 51 Million Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving, Highest in a Dozen Years
AAA projects 50.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 3.3 percent increase over last year. The 2017 holiday weekend will see the highest Thanksgiving travel volume since 2005 with 1.6 million more people taking to the nation’s roads, skies, rails and waterways compared with last year. AAA […]
Best, Worst Times to Travel This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and this year traffic may prove to be a record breaker. Interstate highway travel can be a real pain with heavy traffic and plenty of short tempers. Here are a few tips to help make your Thanksgiving holiday voyage less stressful: Getting There: The absolute worst time to get […]
Walk in a Myrtle Beach Wonderland This Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and anyone can make the season even brighter by planning a holiday vacation in Myrtle Beach! The Grand Strand offers the perfect mix of southern hospitality and holiday cheer. There is an endless array of holiday-themed live entertainment options, abundant shopping experiences and fun-filled attractions for all […]
Airlie Gardens, Fireworks, Flotilla to Launch Carolina Holidays
Thanksgiving week, known as flotilla week in Wrightsville Beach, will launch the Carolina holiday season with two long-running traditions, both distinguished as *Top 20 Events by the Southeast Tourism Society. Flotilla week, packed with festivities and family activities, highlights the 34th annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla, including a massive 20-minute Zambelli Fireworks display, and the […]
Smithsonian Announces Plans To Revitalize the National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian has announced plans to revitalize the National Air and Space Museum and transform its exhibitions. The project, which will take approximately seven years, will be done on a phased sequencing schedule that will keep many exhibitions open during the construction process. The building will undergo complete refacing of the exterior cladding, replacement of […]
Pixar Fest Opens at Disneyland Resort in April 2018
Pixar Fest, the biggest Pixar celebration ever to come to Disney Parks, brings guests together to celebrate friendship and beyond beginning April 13, 2018, at the Disneyland Resort. During this limited time event, some of the beloved stories from Pixar Animation Studios will come to life in new ways at both Disneyland and Disney California […]
Ray Rush Coming to Aquatica Orlando in 2018
A brand-new family raft slide is splashing into Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark in spring 2018. Ray Rush promises to be a fully-loaded water adventure which will combine three unique slide elements, never before seen at Aquatica, into one action-packed attraction the entire family can enjoy together. read more…
15 Ways to See Multiple National Parks In Just 3 Days
Combining visits to well-known national parks with some lesser-known treasures, the National Park Foundation’s new “Road Trippin’” guide inspires people to find your park during a long weekend getaway with 15 different national park itineraries. “Our guide details how it’s possible to enjoy a variety of national park experiences in just three days,” said Will […]
Fall Foliage Along I-95 From Virginia to Maine – Part One: New Hampshire and Maine
Mid October is a special treat for I-95 travelers in the Northeast. That’s when fall foliage colors are at their peak all along the I-95 corridor… From Northern Virginia to Maine. This three-part series showcases fall foliage road-trips along I-95 state-by state. Let’s check out New Hampshire and Maine… While fall foliage in nearly all […]
Expanded Kids’ Area, New Attractions To Debut At Carowinds In 2018
North Carolina’s Carowinds Theme Park will debut a newly expanded kids’ area, Camp Snoopy, opening for the spring 2018 season. Formerly known as Planet Snoopy, Camp Snoopy will feature new rides, a climb and play area, and a more natural looking midway that celebrates the beauty of the Carolina wilderness. Also new for 2018 is […]
Branson’s Silver Dollar City Attractions Named Top Picks for Summer Family Travel
The arrival of summer spotlights a great American tradition: family summer travel. And as families look for ways to pack adventure into their limited time off – and please all ages – parks and attractions that offer a broad range of rides and activities, such as Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, rise to […]