Your All-in-One Guide to New York's Best Outings! If you've ever asked, "What should we do today?" then you've never seen New York Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Empire State is jam-packed with more than 150 of New York's top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as Adventure, Airplanes & Railroads, Family Fun, and Natural Wonders, so you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it. Useful for singles, couples, and families-visitors and residents alike-this guide by Sandra Mardenfeld encompasses a wide range of interests. Discover the state's unique attractions-lighthouses, museums, rail-trails, winter activities, and more. The book's handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on your road trips. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the area, you're sure to maximize the fun on every outing. With New York Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you'll always have something to do!

An experienced outdoors writer, naturalist, and family camper, Christina M. Selby offers families an in-depth guide to experiencing the natural splendors of New Mexico in New Mexico Family Outdoor Adventure. With more than eighty destinations throughout the state, the Land of Enchantment offers abundant opportunities for exploration with hiking, biking, camping, skiing, wildlife watching, fishing, climbing, outdoor cultural activities, and more. Parents, grandparents, children, tweens, and teenagers will enjoy the activities and locations that Selby has enjoyed with her family and features throughout the book. Organized geographically, with easy-to-use maps, the guide explores every corner of the state with detailed descriptions and beautiful photography of trails, campsites, rivers, and lakes. At each location, every outdoor activity is graded in terms of difficulty and age-appropriateness, so you'll know exactly the right activities for every member of your family. Whether you're planning your first family adventure or are an experienced outdoors family, pick a destination and get outside. What are you waiting for?

Before you plan your family's next excursion, get some help from a professional . . . and from your kids! The Kid's Guide to Philadelphia lets the kids help plan the trip and guide you as you explore the City of Brotherly Love. Inside you'll find kid-tested tips on where to go, where to eat, what to see, and where to get the best souvenirs. Along the way the kids are engaged by sharing fun facts and cool tips plus awesome games keep everyone busy! *Fun kid-friendly format filled with information, activities and illustrations appealing to the traveling family member in the 6-12 age range. *Designed specifically for kids! *Small, portable, and easy-to-use with hundreds of ideas to keep kids entertained *Designed for both local families and vacationers with children

"From Miami's famous beaches to the Art Deco district to the Cuban cuisine of Little Havana, Albritton delivers an excellent resource for families looking to get the most out of their visit to Miami. Intelligently written, this book is a guide for not only every budget, but every family. Albritton gives great advice about what to do on rainy days, where to see alligators in the Everglades, and where to stop along those quirky islands to the south, the Florida Keys."--Brad Bertelli, author of "Snorkeling the Florida Keys" "Beautifully written, well organized, and essential. My advice for anyone visiting the Miami area: don't leave home without this book."--Connie May Fowler, author of "Before Women Had Wings" and "How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly" "Albritton parcels out Miami's sun-dappled, hammock-lined splendor in kid-size portions, with a smart take on what attracts kids--and, more important, what parents will enjoy alongside them."--Susanna Daniel, author of "Sea Creatures"and "Stiltsville" "Provides excellent and accurate information and has certainly taught me a thing or two about visiting Miami with a child--despite having lived here for over a decade."--Joanna Johnson, University of Miami Miami can be a great family-friendly destination with a surprising variety of activities, from kayaking with manatees off Key Biscayne and hand-feeding macaws at Jungle Island to paddleboarding, windsurfing, and golfing. In "Miami for Families," Laura Albritton, mother and long-time Miami resident, divides the metropolis into eight manageable neighborhoods, with helpful text boxes on deals, splurges, and inside scoops, so you can easily organize your trip "and" maximize family fun while avoiding the common headaches of rush-hour traffic and lack of diaper-changing facilities. Sites, activities, and restaurants are all selected with the particular needs of parents traveling with children in mind and rated by their age appropriateness. Whether you're traveling with an infant or a rowdy teenager, Albritton takes the guesswork out of planning your trip.

Follow the story of one of America's most unique immigrant communities! The Islenos of Louisiana, Spanish Canary Islanders who immigrated to Louisiana in the late 18th century, are one of the most unique ethnic groups in the American South. They are one of the best preserved immigrant cultures in the United States, having safeguarded their traditions into the 21st century. A key to this cultural preservation was the dance halls. Sustained into modern day by weekly dances in nightclubs and across St. Bernard Parish, this rich history is dying out as younger members of the community fail to pick up its traditions. Follow the history of the Islenos through their immigration to the 20th century Dance Hall Era that has become their legacy.

See the enchantment of the Disneyland resort in a whole new way with "The Great Disneyland Scavenger Hunt." From Main Street U.S.A. to New Orleans Square, Walt Disney lovingly designed every detail to immerse guests in the magic of his theme parks. See Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure through new eyes when you discover fantasy, thrills, and dreams around every turn. Whether you're perusing the shops, waiting in line, or riding attractions, there's plenty to uncover for even the most knowledgeable Disney fan. If this is your first visit or your five hundredth, you will discover something new with "The Great Disneyland Scavenger Hunt."

This fun, read-aloud guide to Yellowstone National Park is full of fascinating information about the park's history, simple, easy-to-understand explanations of its unusual natural features, and a guide to park activities that will interest the entire family. The author's engaging style will keep everyone in the car entertained during bison-jams, and she encourages visitors to get out of the car often to experience Yellowstone first-hand.

Adventure awaits when a child steps outside his ordinary world and travels to a foreign city or country. In "Find and Seek Singapore," a small boy arrives in the Southeast Asian island nation with his family, willing to explore his new surroundings with an open heart and a spirit of wonder. All senses are activated as we are taken on his adventure and discover the Singapore experience through the eyes of a child. Universal themes of travel, exposure to new cultures, and a sense of discovery are pertinent to the story. His adventure will leave an impression on the reader's memory to keep, and hopefully ignite a love of travel in this diverse world that we share. "Find and Seek Singapore" is colorful, educational, and written in simple verse, making it an enjoyable read for all members of the family.

Author, editor, and TV host Joanne Michaels, a longtime resident of the Hudson Valley, brings families with young kids a wealth of opportunities to have fun and explore this playground so near to New York City as well as dozens of attractions upstate and in the Berkshires. From picnic spots to cruises, Joanne finds activities that kids love and parents can enjoy. * Educational sites, including parks, kid-friendly museums, historic sites, and nature centers * Wintertime fun * Many seasonal opportunities, like pick-your-own fruits and veggies * Hiking, biking, zoos, and much, much more * Family resorts So the next time your brood screams "We're bored!" grab Let's Take the Kids! and find something to do that will delight, educate, fascinate, and entertain them.

500+ All-American Family Adventures is a thoughtful handbook that will help you plan family vacations and day trips that are both entertaining and educational. Travel is one of the best ways to augment a child's formal education, and this volume offers insightful suggestions for making the most of any trip--all the while making it so much fun that your kids won't even know they're learning. This voluminous collection, carefully researched, includes places your family will never forget--the most important historical sites in the country are here, as well as gems travelers might otherwise miss. The common thread is that each gives real insight into the American experience and also packs a powerful, engaging experience on its own. Also provided: budgeting tips, time-saving strategies, historical background, and an appendix of the best family-friendly lodging options.