History and Culture

I recently went on a family getaway to one of the most beautiful places in all of Wisconsin. Door County is a peninsula approximately 70 miles long and lies in the northeast part of the state bordering Lake Michigan. With 11 lighthouses, 5 state parks, 11 golf courses, 100 art galleries, museums and performing arts venues, 2500 acres of cherry orchards, 6.5 miles of sandy shoreline, and more than 23,000 acres of public and preserved land to explore, there is always a new adventure in Door County.

From picking cherries to climbing lighthouses and getting your toes in the Lake Michigan sand, check out Traverse City, Michigan.

Toronto Family Attractions are as diverse and exciting as the city itself. Let our local experts share their knowledge on the best kid friendly attractions in this fabulous city!

BYU yields a family-friendly college town rich in family values, and conventional family fun. Here is Trekaroo’s list of fun things to do in Provo with kids.

Whether you’re coming down from the mountains to hit the big city, just passing through, or planning your staycation, we’ve uncovered fabulous activities for a kid-friendly Denver day trip! Here’s a snapshot of our Trekaroo families’ favorite Denver-area activities and hotels.

                     I don’t want to hurt my high school history teacher’s feelings, but reading the past from a textbook is boring. Experiencing …

Basel, Switzerland is centrally located in the heart of Europe, with both Germany and France within walking distance or a short tram ride away. If you are thinking about traveling to Basel, do what the travel guides suggest. However, some of the best things for kids are hidden within the local landscape of Basel.

As a small city with approx 100,000 inhabitants, Girona is an ideal size for a family visit. Pedestrian-friendly, liberally scattered with tiny playgrounds and quiet squares; it’s clean, charming and sedate. I would recommend two full days here to enjoy its sights at a leisurely pace before heading to the coast for beaches, biking and exploring.

Other than temple hopping, Siem Reap has some other great experiences to offer families that your kids will arguably enjoy more than visiting temples.

Taking a summer trip to Alaska has been one of my family’s greatest memories.  My kids remind me often of the times we spent picking wild strawberries and raspberries, taking …