Now is the perfect time to get out and about with the family.  And when I say “out,” I mean “out!”  Why not explore the great outdoors (while sacking out at night someplace roomy and comfy)?  Even the littlest member of your crew will get a kick out of climbing a tiny hill or canoeing down a river.

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What is it about trains that are so fascinating? I’ve seen many a toddler, child, parent and grandparent riveted for hours engrossed in train encyclopedias, hunched over wooden activity tables, and standing along railways with looks of pure bliss upon their faces. Many families invest dollars and hours into the latest and greatest train sets, DVDs and picture books, but nothing quite compares to the real thing! This year why not take a real train adventure with your young ones, and share in the discovery and magic that only an engineering marvel of metal and wheels could captivate across the ages. Read More >

April showers bring May flowers and that’s certainly true for the beautiful botanical gardens found all across the United States. Here is a handful of some of the best gardens from coast to coast and the best part is each one is located near a Homewood Suites location. Read More >

After a long, cold winter of short days spent indoors, nothing puts a little spring in my family’s step like a short but sweet wildflower hike.  Beginning now and continuing through the summer at higher elevations, nature puts on quite a show across the country.  Here are a few of the best places to see it. Read More >