George and Edith Vanderbilt built this home over a century ago. Its beauty and marvel are amazing today, but over 100 years ago, it was even more amazing to those who stopped and looked at the Biltmore House. In today’s age, you’re welcome to take a self-guided tour, of which you will find 3 floors…
Ultimate Guide to the Bay Area Renaissance Festival
Have you ever been to a renaissance festival? Most importantly, have you ever been to the Bay Area Renaissance Festival? If not, stay tuned because you’re going to LOVE this adventure. It’s like stepping back in time with all sorts of fun and amazing food. Ultimate Guide to the Bay Area Renaissance Festival On a…
Historic Downtown Franklin Tennessee
I love visiting the small towns when we are in an area. They have so much history and fewer people so you can really enjoy it. I really enjoyed visiting historic downtown Franklin TN when we were in Nashville. Historic Downtown Franklin Tennessee After we visited the Carter House we drove to downtown Franklin and walked…
The Best Alabama Movies for Adults and Kids
When we are learning about a state I like to make it fun. We do activities and I do several movies days. On travel days I also like to plug in a movie related to the state we are visiting. This is where my state movies list comes in and today I am focusing on Alabama…
A Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville
If you don’t necessarily want to get out and hike, but still want to see the breathtaking scenic views of Asheville, byways are a great way to enjoy nature without all the hiking. A byway is a road that has been designated by the federal and state government as a historical, cultural, natural, scenic, recreational,…
The Best Books About Alabama for Kids and Adults
When we are learning about any subject I love finding as many books as we can on the subject. This was no different want when we started to learn about Alabama. I hunted down all the best books about Alabama I could find. The Best Books About Alabama for Kids and Adults The Alabama books…
32 Free Things to Do in Asheville NC
I love when I get the chance to visit Asheville. The mountains and the slower pace of life always make me feel at ease. Add in the southern charm everyone has and it has a small town feel without being a small town. You can take in arts, nature, history and more all within an…
25 Alabama Field Trip Ideas
One thing we are trying to do as we make our bucket lists is marking field trip ideas for each state. We want to keep things fun but also make sure we are visiting educational attractions as well. We can do many small units leading up to some of these to add to our curriculum…
11 Must See Stops on Route 66 Arizona Stops
The Mother Road, Route 66 has a rich history in the Great Depression. It is a road that travels over 2,000 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. It passes through 8 different states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. There are so many stops in every state but I was able…
Biltmore Estate at Christmas
Christmas is a magical time of year filled with luminous lights, perfectly wrapped presents, and time with friends and family. Christmas is the perfect time to take a visit to the Biltmore Estate. At any other time of the year, the Biltmore Estate is like walking into a palace fit for a queen. However, a visit…