Where to Recreate a 90s Summer with Kids in the Northeast
A 90s summer wasn’t complicated. You found something to do… you ate popsicles…”bedtime” was a loose term, and somehow that was enough. No overscheduled itineraries, no social media to document it… just unstructured time and whatever you could find to fill it. These are the best places in the Northeast to recreate a 90s summer […]
50+ Summer Bucket List Moments for Northeast Families
Every year summer has a way of feeling like it’s going to be epic… and then suddenly it’s Labor Day and you realize you’ve spent most of the summer at the same playground you’ve been going to since your kids could walk. It’s not that you didn’t want to do more. It’s that between the […]
20+ Weird Things to Do in Upstate New York on a Road Trip
A curated list of genuinely cool, legitimately weird things to do in Upstate New York… all researched and saved to the TLJ Weird & Wonderful Map so you don’t have to. Let’s be honest… Upstate New York is quietly one of the most bizarre, beautiful, and underrated parts of the Northeast. It has the world’s […]
Visiting Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens with Kids
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is one of those places that’s hard to explain to someone who’s never been. Imagine narrow, winding passageways completely covered in colorful mosaic art made from broken china, mirrors, bottles, bicycle wheels, and international folk art. It’s part indoor gallery space, part outdoor sculpture garden, and entirely the vision of mosaic artist Isaiah […]
19 Quirky Places to Take Kids for Free in Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for places to take kids for free in Pennsylvania that don’t feel boring, this list is all you need. Once you add up admission tickets for the whole family and the unavoidable gift shop stop, even a basic outing can hit $100 before lunch. And honestly? A lot of “free” recommendations lists […]
A Map of Snow Tubing Near NYC Worth Bundling Up For
A winter outing with kids always takes a little extra planning… the layers, the timing, the “do we have everyone’s gloves” moment right before you leave. This guide goes through the details of the best snow tubing near NYC, with everything you want to know in advance… the drive time, the height rules, the session lengths, […]
The Best Ski Resorts Near NYC for Kids Learning to Ski
For families wondering where to ski near NYC, the answer is… surprisingly close. The best ski resorts near NYC for kids learning to ski aren’t the tallest or the flashiest… but they’re the ones with wide greens, great instructors, and layouts that keep it easy. Some even have shuttle options straight from Manhattan’s Penn Station, making it possible to get your […]
50+ Holiday Things to Do in Connecticut This December
If December feels like a mad dash between school concerts, cookie swaps, and last-minute shopping, you’re not alone. But this list, and the TLJ Holiday Map… will make finding holiday magic near you easy. These are the best holiday things to do in Connecticut that are worth making time for, from quick walk-thru light displays to full-on winter weekend getaways. Whether you’re carving […]
20+ Christmas Things to Do in New Jersey That Feel Magical
If the holiday season always seems to sneak up on you… same. Between holiday concerts, cookie swaps, and the sudden pressure to create “core memories,” it’s easy to forget that the holiday season can actually be fun. That’s why we rounded up the Best Christmas things to do in New Jersey… Drive-thru winter wonderlands, walk-thru light displays at […]
2025 Map: Best Things to do in Manhattan in December
New York City in December doesn’t need selling… it sells itself. But what most visitors don’t realize is that the holiday magic is in the details. As a New York City local (and parent who’s done this every way possible… from stroller naps to school breaks), I’ve mapped out the best things to do in Manhattan in December… the real […]
