Synopses & Reviews
Written by a parent for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family™ New York leads the way to amusement parks, historical attractions, childrens museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and much more. The whole family will enjoy . . .
Riding roller coasters and competing for prizes at Rye Playland
Exploring a six-acre environmental sculpture in Saugerties
Learning about the many birds, fish, and wildflowers that inhabit the Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary Experiencing the Tornado-in-a-Bottle or the Bubble Chase at the Science Discovery Center
Riding ponies and playing mini-golf at Old McDonalds Farm
Review
"These books . . . are particularly good for day trips, whether you're home or looking for something to do when visiting grandma's house."--Los Angeles Times (praise for the series)
Synopsis
Written by parents for parents, these entertaining travel guides present hundreds of ideas for families traveling through various regions of the United States with young children, furnishing listings of hundreds of fun things for families to see and do, family friendly places to eat and stay, helpful sidebars, and maps.
Synopsis
Whether your family prefers a quiet cabin by the lake or a high-rise luxury hotel in the city, this guide will show you the best options for your New York vacation. Canoeing in the Catskills, exploring Mohawk Valley's underground caverns, or riding the roller coasters on Coney Island--there's fun for parents and kids alike in New York.
About the Author
Mary Lynn Blanks moved to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. And then she did what every child wants to do, she ran away with the circus, where she got to write and produce original television and radio programs and commercials for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Today she is the proud soccer mom of sons Christopher and Nicholas.