Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Roam three stories of adventure and (cleverly disguised) learning, including an Egyptian
tomb, farmers market, train, art studio and physics stations at Baltimore's
Port Discovery
(
Click here
)
museum.
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Geek out at Chicago's
Museum of Science & Industry
(
Click here
), the largest science
center in the western hemisphere, where you'll find attractions such as a fairy castle, baby
chicks and mock tornadoes.
Eating
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Get messy eating scrumptious Maryland blue crabs at open-air restaurants along
Ches-
apeake Bay
(
Click here
).
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Lick at the delicious source at
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory
(
Click here
)
in north-
ern Vermont.
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Heft a slice of deep-dish pizza (and scrawl your name on the wall) at
Gino's East
(
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Planning
To find family-oriented sights and activities, accommodations, restaurants and entertain-
ment among our reviews, just look for the child-friendly icon ( ).
When to Go
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Peak travel season is June to August, when schools are out and the weather is
warmest. Expect high prices and abundant crowds - meaning long lines at amusement
and water parks, fully booked resorts and traffic on the roads; book in advance for popular
destinations.
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High season for winter resorts (in the Catskills and White Mountains) runs from January
to March.
Need to Know
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Many public toilets have a baby-changing table (sometimes in men's toilets, too), and
gender-neutral 'family' facilities appear in airports.
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Medical services and facilities in America are of a high standard.
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Items such as baby food, formula and disposable nappies (diapers) are widely available.
