Tag Archives: Family travel

Traveling – Monticello

In April 2011, we traveled with our granddaughter to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Thomas Jefferson’s home was a sight to behold including inventions that were created way before their time such as a dumb-waiter to bring up the right bottle of … Continue reading

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Traveling – Mount Vernon

Like American history and George Washington? Well, take note, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Museum and Gardens is a wonderful site to visit. The mansion tour is amazing, and the animals, gardens and grounds are picture perfect. If you are a gardener, … Continue reading

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Traveling – Philadelphia, PA

History, history, history.  If you love history, Philadelphia is the place for you and your family. Our granddaughter loves history. So in April 2011, we headed to where it all began for us – Philadelphia. It is a wonderful place … Continue reading

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Traveling – Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs held several things of interest for our granddaughter. But before an eleven-year old girl could start sightseeing, she needed breakfast and the grandparents needed coffee. . We didn’t get just any regular breakfast – we followed her Dad’s advice … Continue reading

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