Ready for your kids to experience Elvis and the rich culture of country music and rock-n-roll? Welcome to Tennessee! Trekaroo’s putting on it’s “Blue Suede Shoes” because we “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with Tennessee. Why? Because it’s got a little something for every child, young and old. There’s a rich culture of music to explore, historical landmarks that changed our country and the breath-taking Great Smoky Mountains that provides hours of outdoor adventure for every outdoor enthusiast.
So, what have Trekaroo families shared?
- Close to 700 kid-friendly activities throughout Tennessee
- Activities and hotel reviews across the 4 main regions of Tennessee: Eastern Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains, Nashville and the Heartland, Memphis and the Western Plains, and Central Tennessee
- A list of Kid-friendly hotels in Tennessee waiting to be rated by parents like you
- Lots of fun lists like:
Have you been to Tennessee with your kids, don’t hold back now, y’all. Tell us all about your experiences – good and bad. Join now and start writing reviews. New members get to take advantage of Welcome Rewards.
What location is next? We’d like everyone who’s been to Oregon to share about activities they like and the best places to stay
Special thanks to the moms of The Mommies Network in Tennessee, RunnerGrrrl, lldenton412, krisco32, mkmom, knoxvilledoula, Shelby Underhill, cinnamonsugah, ORFamilyof4, Nene. and JanTN and for their love of Tennessee and sharing so many of their adventures with kids with the Trekaroo community. And of course, thanks to team Trekaroo who sacrifice so much to pull it all together.
Put on those shoes and get out there!
Esther Lee (thelees3) – CEO
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Our Trekaroo KidsMobile has pulled into one of American’s most visited destinations:
Orlando, Florida
Just about every family who visits Orlando will make a pilgrimage to Walt Disney World. Some will not see anything else in Orlando besides their Disney resort and theme parks. Whether you’ve got eyes only for Disney or you’re hoping to explore all the other kid-friendly attractions in Orlando, we all want to know what real families say is worth it in Orlando.
First up, Trekaroo families have cast their votes and have decided that they simply love these attractions in Orlando.
Top Activities for Kids in Orlando, Florida – voted by parents
Top Kid-friendly Hotels in Orlando, Florida – voted by parents
Next, here’s what some local Floridian mom bloggers and Orlando aficionados recommend to visiting families. They’ve been there, done that, and now they’re giving you their inside scoop.
Kicking us off with a list of the 5 Tot-friendly Restaurants Favorites in at Disney in Orlando is Jen who lives in Florida and has spent lots of time at Disney World. She’s an adventurous mom of two kids (ages 2 and 4) who has not allowed having kids to slow her down. She writes in depth about their family’s exciting adventures on Two Kids and A Map.
Mary shares her favorite Disney Hotels for Teens and Tweens. She loves thoroughly researching and planning their family’s trips and we all get to benefit from her road-tested recommendations. You can follow her travel trips and tips on Travel with Teens and Tweens . Although they live in Boston, they’ve visited Disney World in Orlando every year since their kids could walk.
Amanda brings us her Top 5 “Must Do” Walt Disney World Attractions with Teens. She been a Disney fanatic since she was a wee one and has even been a Disney cast member. Being local to Orlando has made it possible for her to visit every Disney attraction, event and restaurant. If you’re heading to Walt Disney World, this is THE mom you want to talk to for the inside scoop. Heading to Disney, stop over at her blog Disney Everyday.
Melanie brings us a prized list of Free and Low-Cost Activities in Orlando for Preschoolers. She’s the mom behind the well-written and thoughtful blog modernmami where she gives ink to topics such as being a working mom and parenting a preschooler. Lucky for us she’s sharing the inside scoop on her home town of Orlando.
Other Resources for Walt Disney World and Orlando, Florida
- All 71 Activities for Kids in and around Orlando, Florida
- Kid-friendly hotels in and around Orlando, Florida
- Water Parks in Florida – Cheerio Family
- More Disney, Less Waiting – A review of RideMax – Li Er Hanson
Next stop, Memphis, Tennessee – Jump on board the KidsMobile!
The Trekaroo KidsMobile is a blog carnival with a twist. It’s designed to provide a unique opportunity for mom and dad bloggers to be featured on Trekaroo while
1) expressing their unique point of view
2) getting a web of link exchanges.
Join us for one of our next stopovers.
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LiLing Pang is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids to: CA | CO | DC | FL | HI | IL | MA | NC | NY | PA | TX | VA | WA
The Trekaroo KidsMobile just climbed from sea level to the mile high city of:
Denver, Colorado
Who would have known that Denver is a city that is full of indoor water parks? Who would have thought that local families love having a fiesta good time at one local Mexican restaurant called Casa Bonita? These were some of my favorite surprises found in the recommendations that local travel savvy Colorado moms are sharing with the rest of us on Trekaroo. Jump on board the KidsMobile – the locals are taking our families on a tour of Denver. They’ll even tell you where the locals frequent on the weekends when they head up to the mountains.
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Trekaroo families have been voting for their favorite kid-friendly activities in and around San Diego for a couple of months. We’ve tallied their votes for 2009 and here’s the line up!
Top Activities for Kids in Denver, CO – voted by Trekaroo parents
First up, Kara gives her stamp of approval to what she considers the Top 5 Museums for Kids in Denver. When Kara gives her thumbs up, we all take note because she is one of three founders and travel writers for The Vacation Gals. Their site is chock full of great tips on favorite destinations for family trips, girlfriend getaways and romantic escapes. Kara is a wonderful story-teller and she’ll get you ready to jump on the next plane and head to whatever destination she’s writing about.
Fiona, better known as the witty mom behind her blog Bantering Blonde, brings us her Five Favorite Indoor Water Parks In the Denver Area. Only a local mom would know that Denver is a city that abounds in indoor water parks. Fiona is an active mom of 3 who is also the founder of Mom Active. A site that inspires women to be positive role models in their family. If you’re having one of those days, hop on over to Bantering Blonde and you’ll be sure that Fiona will have you chuckling about your life as a mom in no time at all.
Suzanne has the local scoop on the Top 5 Places to eat with your Kids in Denver. She is the mom extraordinaire to 7 kids (yes! That’s right – 7.) She tells her tales of life as a mom of a blended family on her blog Crunchy Green Mom. She is your go-to mom for what’s fun to do on a budget or for free in Denver.
If you’re visiting Denver with your kids for a weekend, kick start your itinerary with Lori’s recommendations of How to spend a day or weekend with kids in Denver. Lori is the mom behind WeeblesWobblog where she blogs about open adoption, parenting, mindful living, politics, 1970s trivia and much more. She’s lived in Japan and Syria and having kids has not stopped them from traveling. With their kids, they’ve traveled all across the US and to Costa Rica.
Our Family’s Staycation Experiences in Colorado is brought to you by Jillian, the mom of 3 who authors the blog Is dis normal or dysfunctional, She’s got a wonderful collection of stories that any mom can relate to. Her casual and open writing is a pleasure to read. Jillian has been writing offline for many years and started writing online in 2009. Since then she’s been featured in both travel and parenting online websites like Parenting.com, Blogher.com and many many more.
Other Resources for Denver, CO
- All 104 Activities for Kids in and around Denver, CO
- Kid-friendly hotels in and around Denver, CO
- Ski Resorts in Colorado with Daycare and Kid Programs – TravelPangs
- Sledding and Tubing Hills in Colorado – TravelPangs
- Wintertime Day Trips from Colorado Springs – Gretchen
Next stop, Charlotte, North Carolina (that’s right, the launch of North Carolina is coming soon)
The Trekaroo KidsMobile is a blog carnival with a twist. It’s designed to provide a unique opportunity for mom and dad bloggers to be featured on Trekaroo while
1) expressing their unique point of view
2) getting a web of link exchanges.
Join us for one of our next stopovers.
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LiLing Pang is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | CO | DC | FL | HI | IL | MA | NY | PA | TX | VA | WA
Over the mountains and through the hills, over the plains and through the desserts….the KidsMobile pulls into
San Diego, CA
Whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall, San Diego is a wonderful destination in any season! Home to Legoland, the world famous San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld and a good many warm sandy beaches, San Diego is definitely one of my favorite vacation spots in the US. Why? Well, the weather is gorgeous, the people are laid back, the outdoor recreation is wonderful, the town is manageable, traffic is tolerable, and it’s situated close enough to Disneyland to the north and Mexico to the south. Alone or combined with a side trip in either direction makes for a spectacular family vacation.
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Trekaroo families have been voting for their favorite kid-friendly activities and hotels in and around San Diego. We’ve tallied their votes for 2009 and here’s the line up!
Top Activities for Kids in San Diego, CA – voted by parents
Top Kid-friendly Hotels in San Diego, CA – voted by parents
Living in San Diego leaves local families little excuse to stay home. These moms bring you their personal recommendations of the best places to take kids in their hometown. Want the local scoop? Here it is!
Bridget Smith, the author of The Unauthorized Legoland Guidebook not only shared with us her Top Tips for a Legoland Adventure with Toddler and Preschoolers, but now gives us some great ideas about Fun Things to Do After Visiting Legoland, California. Bridget spent countless hours in Legoland one year and made more than full use of their family’s season pass to bring us the blow-by-blow of making the most of your visit to Legoland. Follow their family’s other adventures on her blog: Family Adventure Guidebooks
The Q Family isn’t local but lives to travel. If you have 5 days to spend in San Diego, here’s their list of the Must See Attractions with Kids in San Diego. This is a family who’s constantly on the go! The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog chronicles their adventures with wonderful photos, fun stories and helpful tips.
Balboa Park is a wonderful urban park that families love. But when hunger strikes, Carolina has a list of Kid-friendly Dining in Balboa Park. She is the mom behind the blog Kids Go West. As a public school teacher, mom and freelance travel writer, she shares her insider tips on all the totally awesome places to go with kids in her home state of California. Bookmark her blog if you’re heading to California.
Rockinmama loves to mix fun and learning. She recommends these 5 Fun and Educational Kid Activities in San Diego. On her blog Rockin Mama, she writes with great humor about pregnancy. She also write prolifically about parent-friendly products. If you’re looking for the inside scoop on new products for parents out there, this rockin mama’s got it.
Ciao Bambino brings us San Diego: Favorite Family Hotels . Ciao Bambino is a one of Trekaroo’s favorite partners because we share a common passion – inspiring families to travel. Ciao Bambino provides tips and advice around all things related to traveling with kids and is a guide to the best kid-friendly hotels.
Sarah Wyles runs Toddler’s Travels – a local baby equipment rental company for visiting families. Naturally, she’s a guru on Fun Activities for Toddlers in San Diego. Instead of lugging all those bulky items on the plane, rent it when you arrive from Toddler’s Travels.
Colleen of TravelMamas has the scoop on the 5 Best Family-friendly Restaurants in San Diego County. Her blog, Travelmamas, gives tell-it-like-it-is tips about traveling with kids. Relying on her own family’s experience as well as the advice from other traveling parents and experts, she gives loads of practical advice on traveling well with kids.
La Jolla is one of the most beautiful suburbs of San Diego and La Jolla Mom shares with us her list of Things to Do in La Jolla With Kids. Her blog La Jolla Mom has become a meeting place of sorts for local moms looking to connect. Her Family Fun section is full of popular and off the beaten path places to go with kids. Hop on over and see why La Jolla is a town you must stop at when visiting San Diego.
Other Resources for San Diego, CA
- All 104 Activities for kids in the San Diego County
- Kid-friendly hotels in and around San Diego County
Which Hotels came up at the top?
Top Activities for Kids in San Diego, CA – voted by parents
Next stop, Denver, CO (that’s right, the launch of Colorado is coming soon)
The Trekaroo KidsMobile is a blog carnival with a twist. It’s designed to provide a unique opportunity for mom and dad bloggers to be featured on Trekaroo while
1) expressing their unique point of view
2) getting a web of link exchanges.
Join us for one of our next stopovers.
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LiLing Pang is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | FL | HI | MA | NY | PA | TX | VA and now IL WA, and DC
