Located about three hours south of San Jose, San Luis Obispo – or SLO for locals – is a quick and fun weekend getaway for a change of pace. Full of stops for foodies and fans of outdoor adventures, its spacious views and proximity to the coast provide loads of options for everyone while visiting SLO with kids. What to do with kids: San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum Currently open Thursdays – Mondays, this outstanding three-floor interactive museum is designed to spark curiosity and imagination in the ten and under crowd. If you’re planning to be in town on a…

One of the highlights of our family trip to Pennsylvania last fall was getting to explore Pennsylvania Dutch Country and some of the Amish Country attractions in the area. The Amish culture has traditionally revolved around homes – you definitely won’t find art museums or concert halls around those parts. That makes a home tour especially engaging as life in the modern world increasingly diverges from a life built around farms and tight-knit local communities.  Ronks, PA, is in Lancaster County, PA, one of the largest and most well-known communities of Amish and Mennonite people. We found The Amish Village…

We love all sorts of things that go – cars, trains, airplanes…you name it! So I was excited to see that there was a park with a train near us just perfect for our toddler and preschooler. Oak Meadow Park is next to Vasona Lake County Park and is a favorite all-in-one park for toddlers in Los Gatos. I learned about it through a local parenting group, and we have enjoyed several visits there over the past year. The number one feature for us is the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, but the carousel and playground would be fun on their…