On my social media channels this week, we’ve been talking about trips you can take with your kids that will make their textbooks come alive. We’ve mainly been focusing on weekend getaways that can give your kids practical skills and/or let them stand in the middle of history. If you want to learn how to make Savannah, Atlanta, Warm Springs, and even Universal Studios educational, head on over to Facebook and check it out. Of course, even narrowing it down to weekend getaways, there were still a few that missed the social media feature list. So, here they are (in no particular order): Charleston, SCTour Plantation homes, see the oldest Live Oak tree east of the Mississippi, and take a ferry to visit the spot where the first shots of the civil war rang out. It's also in Charleston where you will find what is thought to be the country's oldest museum. And if you're interested in nautical history, you'll definitely want to see the H.L. Hunley- the world's first successful combat submarine lost at sea in 1864 until it was discovered off the coast of Sullivan's Island in 1995. St. Augustine, FLIs it any surprise that this awesome city made my list? :) You definitely won't see all of St. Augustine in one weekend, but it's an easy trip to make. We do this one 3-4 times a year. There is so much to do and learn in St. Augustine. Obviously, the nation's oldest city is full of historical sites. Your kids (and you!) may enjoy the Fort, the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, the Old Jail, the Oldest Store Museum, the Spanish Military Hospital Museum, or the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Site (yes! It's an active dig site!). Or, maybe you get a little bored with history and would rather learn how wine is made or see an actual chocolate factory in action. Fancy marine animals? Head to the St. Augustine Aquarium or nearby Marineland. You can even have a little fun learning all the interesting facts and oddities at Ripley's Believe it or Not! Oh, and there's beaches. Hop on & Hop off the trolley and hit all the highlights. St. Augustine is a wealth of learning for adults and kids alike, and it's right at our back door. If you've never been, we definitely need to talk! Williamsburg, VAAlso a town you'll probably not be able to see in an entire weekend, it's still one that made my list. To do this one in a weekend, you'll need to hop aboard a train for a non-stop ride. Once there, you'll have a chance to visit the living history museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown/Yorktown, and maybe even a trip to Busch Gardens for that all-important lesson in gravity! A rail package includes rail, hotel, and attraction tickets. The Williamsburg by rail itinerary is one of the best values on the east coast! Honorable mentionsThese trips grab an honorable mention because they are great for educational field trips, but would probably be better suited for a long weekend (or longer!) due to travel time
New York (by rail): A wealth of history, arts, and economics New Orleans: The birthplace of jazz is a must for any music lover The Florida Keys: Make sure to visit the Turtle Hospital and the Hemingway House Fort Myers, FL: Tour the winter homes of Thomas Edison & Henry Ford (they were neighbors!) I hope this week has been fun and educational for y'all! Which trip are you most excited to take with your kids?
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