Top Family Destinations For 2012
Spring
Break is around the corner and ABC City Guides for Kids has released its
annual Top 7 Family Destinations list. According to Family Travel
expert Matthew Rosenberger, 2012 will be another strong year for family
travel.
Pittsburgh, PA:
Heinz History Center and the Carnegie Science Center are world class.
Ride the Duquesne Incline for the best view of Kidsburgh and the city’s 3
Rivers. Visit Primanti Bros., the Strip District and Andy Warhol
Museum.
Atlantic City, NJ:
Visit the Absecon Lighthouse, Historic Gardner’s Basin, Steel Pier and
Ripley Museum, then enjoy salt water taffy on America’s first Boardwalk
or at the beach. Visit Tony’s for great pizza and the other White House
for a submarine sandwich.
Times Square, New York:
See the Gazillion Bubble Show on Broadway, ride the Giant Ferris Wheel
inside Toys “R” Us, and visit the Hershey and M&M super stores. At
the end of the day, grab a seat on the red steps in Father Duffy Square
and soak in the sights and sounds of the Crossroads of the World .
Chicago, IL: Plan
a summer visit during the Taste of Chicago Festival. Schedule plenty of
time for Museum Campus, Navy Pier and the Art Institute. Lincoln Park
Zoo, Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field are mandatory stops. Wind down with
a stroll on Michigan Avenue.
Philadelphia, PA:
Start at the Rocky statue then race to the top of the Art Museum steps
and plan a city sculpture scavenger hunt. Stop by the Franklin Institute
and Mummers Museum then grab “one wit” at Geno’s or Pat’s in South
Philly before heading to a Phillies game.
Louisville, KY:
The Louisville Slugger Museum may have the best “factory” tour in the
country. Visit Churchill Downs, Ali Museum, and Louisville Stoneware
factory and gallery. Kids will want to eat every meal at Lynn’s Paradise
Cafe.
Washington, DC:
The Smithsonian Museums, International Spy Museum and Newseum will be
bustling all year. Plan a visit during the National Cherry Blossom
Festival and catch a Nats game too.
