Newport Aquarium

The aquarium is one of the biggest and most visited in the Midwest and there is lots to see here. Your kids will jump for joy when they see the crocodiles and the frogs. As you walk in the croc area, there is a window in the floor and you can look down and see them under you.

There is a large variety of frogs for viewing.

newport aquariumWalk into the bird cage where live birds are flying about. Pick up some nectar and get ready to snap some pictures as the birds land on your kids and lap up the drink.

Our grandson laughed so hard in the bird cage, that by itself made the trip worthwhile.
Later though, he let out a holler when he saw a Hammerhead Shark. That was the main attraction he was waiting for. The large shark tank, with huge turtles, plenty of stingrays, and a combination of a shark and stingray – I guess the only one around, is delightful.

The touch tank ends the tour. Your kids will love this so plan on being there for awhile, as they get to reach down and touch sharks.

Throughout the aquarium area, there are plenty of staff on hand so you can freely ask any questions about pretty much anything.

The Newport Aquarium is located in Newport, Kentucky and there is a lot of beautiful scenery in the area. It is easy to get to and I highly recommend it.

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Hershey’s Chocolate World

Hershey's Chocolate WorldHershey’s Chocolate World is one sweet vacation for your family.

You will find shops and restaurants, all of them specializing in Hershey’s chocolate products.

There are some terrific attractions.

  • The Chocolate Tour
    A free 12-minute ride tour shows a simulation of the chocolate making process, and includes a complimentary Hershey’s treat at the end (normally a recently released Hershey product).
  • Factory Works Experience
    Your kids get a chance to be a factory packaging expert by collecting Hershey’s kisses in decorative plastic containers.
  • Really Big 3-D Show
    This is an animated 3-D musical show presented several times throughout the day, but be forewarned. There is a rather hefty price involved.
  • Hershey Trolley Works
    A green old fashioned trolley with singing conductors, this takes you on a tour of the area and points out some sites along the way. Again -there is a cost for this.

If you like candy, the main candy store is one of the largest of its kind.

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U.S. Vacation Spots

u.s. vacation spots - Lake TahoeThere are more than enough vacation spots here in the United States that you and your family can visit. From Maine to California.

I will focus on vacations in the United States with one exception. We will discuss Canada when reviewing Niagara Falls. Available from both sides, there is just more to do on the Canadian side and I think the prices are a bit lower as well.

The picture here is Lake Tahoe. What a beautiful location and sits on both California and Nevada. Gambling is allowed on the Nevada side. It’s funny because we stayed in a hotel on the California side and walked across the street to Nevada and gambling.

I will focus heavily on Disneyland and Disney World as well as thses vacation spots are very family oriented.

 

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