We're road-tripping from Sacramento to Salt Lake City to Denver with our five-year-old, and are looking for tips on routes and places to stop.
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posted by DakotaPaul
on May 13, 2013 -
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We're going to Portland for a week-long vacation (and maybe a moving trial run) in a few days.
We've visited before, but this time we're taking our 2-year-old daughter, and I wanted to ask if there are any great toddler friendly destinations or day trips that we shouldn't miss. Any tips on kid-friendly restaurants and organic grocery shopping in NW Portland are also appreciated.
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posted by mmc
on Apr 29, 2013 -
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Taking a road trip with a 6 year-old and an 8 year-old around Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, it must end in Norfolk. Looking for ways to make it fun for the kids. Open to quick stops or day+ diversions, happy to drive out of the way if the cost/benefit is there as the time-line is open-ended. Thanks for any suggestions!
posted by LowellLarson
on Aug 13, 2012 -
5 answers
If I show you a neighborhood in Paris, can you tell me how safe it is for a family with kids?
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posted by crapples
on Jul 22, 2012 -
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Grown-up nerd and seven year-old nerdling are visiting Washington D.C. next week. ISO amusement, entertainment, novelty and awesomeness. Snowflakes aplenty inside.
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posted by julthumbscrew
on Jun 29, 2012 -
36 answers
Where should I go for a couple of days outside of Moscow with my young son?
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posted by spbmp
on Jun 13, 2012 -
7 answers
We live in the sticks. I'd like to take my 7-year-old out to where the people are! Can you help me conceive an awesome, week-long-ish trip for $1000 or less?
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posted by youandiandaflame
on Feb 20, 2012 -
18 answers
How do you make business travel as painless as possible when you have a toddler at home?
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posted by agent99
on Jan 18, 2012 -
11 answers
Travel with kids filter: Going to NYC with young kids, wife busy with work, I need to entertain, suggest fun fun fun! Hotels. Cool toy stores. Weirdness! I heart NYC, I want my kids to heart NYC, enlighten me.
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posted by Ponderance
on Jan 7, 2012 -
29 answers
Trip to Universal Studios in Orlando with an 11yo!
Suggestions on where to stay and podcasts, books, etc to listen to in the car on the way down?
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posted by needlegrrl
on Jan 2, 2012 -
7 answers
Help me find fun activities near Spruce Pine N.C. for two kids (6 & 4) and their grandparents when it's pouring down rain.
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posted by victoriab
on Jun 20, 2011 -
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I'm going to be visiting New Orleans with my kids. We try to go every year and this trip we'll be staying around a month. I'd like to have a regular doctor or medical practice so that I don't need to visit a hospital emergency room for something minor. We have travel insurance, and most of our party will be US citizens.
posted by Joe in Australia
on Jun 9, 2011 -
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Visiting Germany -- Munich, Garmisch, Frankfurt -- your favorite places to stay, eat and see!
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posted by amanda
on Apr 11, 2011 -
11 answers
My 8-year-old son and I are about to go on a trip which will require two 6-hour plane trips. A friend is going to lend me an iPad to take on the trip. So what can I load on it to amuse my kid?
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Apr 9, 2011 -
29 answers
Midwest travel recommendation: Looking for a fun overnight trip for me and my eight-year-old boy, within a three-hour drive of Louisville.
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posted by jbickers
on Jan 13, 2011 -
11 answers
What are the best things to do with my family during our trip to Southern India?
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posted by bove
on Oct 19, 2010 -
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My niece is turning 9 this week and will be visiting Manhattan with her parents over Thanksgiving. I'd like to get her a gift like a coloring book, bingo game, or map where she can track where she's been while she's there.
Something that requires a little research on her part beforehand would be great; YA historical stuff or mysteries is sort of what I'm looking for. (She's reading at a 5th grade level).
I'd like to steer clear of electronic stuff if possible; paper and crayons/pencils type of thing.
posted by dolface
on Oct 16, 2010 -
11 answers
I'm taking my almost-7-year-old daughter to Paris next week for 10 days. It is a surprise for her. Aside from the obvious, what should we make sure to do and see?
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posted by Lulu's Pink Converse
on Jul 1, 2010 -
35 answers
Anchorage, next week. What's going on? What should I check out? Where can I take some lively kids? Take a family to dinner? Hide with my laptop?
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posted by fourcheesemac
on Mar 12, 2010 -
8 answers
Six weeks in Norway, (next to) no money, and a 13yo travel companion. How do we see the most educational/enjoyable things in and around Oslo without me having to sell him to a traveling Russian circus by week three?
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posted by RedEmma
on Feb 28, 2010 -
10 answers
Great news! My family has won a $6,000 1-week vacation through my work. Unfortunately, we can’t take the trip until Christmas (2010) but I have to book and pay for the trip by the end of this month. Help! I need kid-friendly suggestions that will also provide some much needed R&R for two exhausted and stressed-out parents.
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posted by victoriab
on Jan 6, 2010 -
22 answers
Children and Christmas in NYC - where are all the good windows? Where should we eat dinner? And what else should we check out?
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posted by FunkyHelix
on Dec 5, 2009 -
16 answers
I am trying to remember the name of a board game I played as a child. I got it free in the mail, and it was a travel/geography game.
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posted by sandraregina
on Jul 29, 2009 -
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The family and I are headed to Florida for vacation. I need fun suggestions to keep a 3 year old and a 6 (well almost 6..happy early bday allison) year old entertained on the road trip. We are looking at 9+ hours 2 days in a row.
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posted by ShawnString
on Jun 8, 2009 -
20 answers
What are some toddler-friendly vacation destinations within a reasonably short distance (by car or plane) from Charleston, SC?
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posted by wheat
on May 29, 2009 -
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Four kids moving to Delhi and needing two weeks entertainment there. Kids are 2, 4, 8 & 10. The 4yo is a boy, other 3 girls. How to entertain them (as non-parent traveling companion) for two weeks in India while kids' parents are getting jobs etc. sorted out? What to bring from London? There won't be much travel except the Heathrow-Delhi flight. Ideas appreciated please!
posted by anadem
on Feb 4, 2009 -
1 answer
Awesome but slightly rambunctious 8th grade class going on a school trip to the country. Rain is possible. Possibility of ultra-rare recreational computer access is likely to be a highly compelling reward for good behavior. The kids speak German. With all of these givens, what non-crack-like game should I install on the beater iBook G3 12" running 10.4 that I'm sending the teacher off with?
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posted by Your Time Machine Sucks
on Jun 25, 2008 -
8 answers
How can I get 6-8 adults, 2 car-seat-aged kids, and all of the associated luggage from the Bronx to our cruise ship departure site on the west side of Manhattan on a Sunday morning?
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posted by iscatter
on May 21, 2008 -
21 answers
1 parent traveling with child needs notarized letter of authorization to enter or leave USA?
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posted by lapsang
on May 8, 2008 -
11 answers
I'm looking for ideas for things to give my daughter before I go away for 3 weeks.
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posted by valleys
on Feb 11, 2008 -
26 answers
Novel research Filter: What were immigration requirements for kids in 1970's.
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posted by Xurando
on Feb 5, 2008 -
3 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for books, movies and even music that might be relevant for a group of middle school (7th & 8th grade, ages 12-14) kids who are going to Rome over spring break.
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posted by bjennings
on Feb 3, 2008 -
8 answers
Can you help me put together kids' travel journals for a trip to Arizona?
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posted by Biblio
on Jul 8, 2007 -
8 answers
Can anyone recommend good books to read to a two-year-old boy who's going to be taking his first airplane trip in ten days?
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posted by Songdog
on May 20, 2006 -
17 answers