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MidAtlantic adventures

Home base for the Mother of All Trips is Delaware - right in the middle of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. From New York to Virginia, we've had lots of fun adventures; learn about them in these posts. You can filter posts by keyword or browse chronologically.

Capon Springs Resort Swimming

A summer stay at Capon Springs Resort

Carl's Federicksburg Virginia

We all scream for…Carl’s Frozen Custard

Delaware Beaches with kids

Tips for visiting the Delaware beaches with kids

Franklin Institute Ben Franklin Memorial

Family fun at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

Statue of John Smith in Jamestown

A visit to Jamestown with kids

Every table at Smokin' Joe's is loaded with sauces

More places to eat out with kids in Colonial Williamsburg

We had lots of room to spread out in our two-bedroom suite

A stay at the Colonial Williamsburg Residence Inn

Warm and cozy wrapped in furs in the Powhatan village at the Jamestown Settlement Museum

Encountering the Powhatan in Jamestown

Apple cider donuts at the Red Owl Tavern are a real treat

Philadelphia family dining at the Red Owl Tavern

Philadelphia family travel: Luxury and fun at the Hotel Monaco

Christmas tree in Love Park, Philadelphia

Holiday fun and a great big thank you

Children's trees in the Longwood Gardens Conservatory

Stars and joy at Longwood Gardens during the 2012 holiday season

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I'm a family travel expert & award-winning writer who loves to eat. Explore this site and you'll find lots of stories about my adventures, and family travel tips. More about Mara

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