Category: Florida
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Theater of the Sea – a Florida Keys Must Stop
If you’re in the Florida Keys make sure to stop at Theater of the Sea in Islamorada. It’s a great day activity if you need a break from the beach. The marine mammal park offers dolphin, sea lion, alligator and parrot shows, a bottomless boat ride, as well as a fish and reptile tour. You…
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Palm Beach Zoo (Know before you go)
The Palm Beach Zoo is a great place to visit and explore if you live in South Florida. With over 500 animals situated in lush tropical surroundings, it offers unique animal experiences and even a water splash pad. We frequent here often as its only a 20 minute drive for us. This is our Palm…
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Christmas at Disney’s Magic Kingdom 2022
The first week of November, Disney’s Magic Kingdom transforms for Christmas and the holidays! Garland, Christmas trees, festive ornaments and holiday music. Even some of the rides are decked out for the holidays. We recently experienced our first time at Disney during Christmas. Here’s what to expect and our recommendations for a very merry Christmas…
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Visiting Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
We discovered Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge during the 2020 pandemic when looking for nature parks more than ever! Loxahatchee park is a 145,188-acre wildlife sanctuary and is located west of Boynton Beach, FL. It’s a great place to hike and explore. During our hikes, we see alligators, owls, birds, frogs, fish, turtles…
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Gaylord Palms Ice! in Orlando- What you need to know
ICE! 2022 returns to Gaylord Palms Orlando this year featuring The Grinch from Dr. Seuss! This magical winter experience has indoor tubing, snowball games, snow machines, and the main event — a chilly 9 degrees ice room filled with ice sculpture and ice slides. We just got back from opening day and here’s everything you…
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Polar Express Train Ride in Florida – Is it worth it?
As soon as Halloween ends, we start thinking about all the fun things we can do this holiday season! Do you wonder if the Polar Express Train Ride in Florida is worth it? It is! The magical experience makes your kids feel like they’re transported from the heat of sunny South Florida onto the Polar…
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Bedner’s Farm Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival
If you live in South Florida and are looking for Fall Festivals, Bender’s Farm is a must. It’s likely 90 degrees outside but Bedner’s is the closest experience you’ll find to a northern pumpkin patch. Growing up in Michigan, I miss Fall the most and this place gives me a bit of that northern comfort.…
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Cox Science Museum in West Palm Beach – (Family Guide)
With over 100 exhibits and so many hands on things to do, The Cox Science Museum and Aquarium in West Palm Beach is a great place for families. You can easily spend at least 2-3 hours exploring and learning. This fun Palm Beach non-profit institution was founded in 1961, and is dedicated to its mission;…
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Delray Beach’s U-Pick Strawberry Farm + Petting Zoo
Looking for a strawberry farm near me? How about one that makes pizza, ice cream, and has a petting zoo! One of our kid’s favorite things to do in Delray Beach, FL is go to the Girls Market. This place has it all. When you pull up to this hidden gem, it’s in an old…
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Kayaking Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, FL
Crystal River, FL is famous for their natural springs and it’s known as “The Manatee Capital of the World”. There are over 70 natural springs that feed the Crystal River and Kings Bay. In winter, at Three Sisters Springs, manatees gather in the 100s to keep warm. It’s a beautiful place to kayak, paddle board…