Show Mom How Much She Means to You in Williamsburg!
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching on May 8th, a great place to spend the weekend would be in Williamsburg where there is always something fun going on that the whole family can enjoy. Plan a special evening for Mom that includes a wonderful dinner and dancing aboard the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise. This cruise gives you a candlelit dinner buffet of gourmet entrées like roasted rosemary beef and wild Alaskan salmon which you can enjoy while sailing down the pristine Elizabeth River. You will enjoy the live entertainment as your meal comes to a close and then you can dance to the music provided by one of the area’s talented DJs. This is certain to be a very special evening for Mom and everyone else in your party. Visitors can book Williamsburg hotel reservations if they’re interested in staying for an extended period of time, and Spirit of Norfolk reservations are available as well!
Another great activity Mom is sure to enjoy is the Mystery Dinner Playhouse, where a talented cast of performers will satisfy both your hunger for a meal and your appetite for mystery! As your four-course meal is served, you can collect clues that will help you solve the mystery, and you can be a part of the fun by interacting with, and possibly even bribing, the wait staff to gain valuable clues. Everyone is sure to have a fun time during this delightful “who-done-it” dinner party!
End your fabulous weekend with Mom on a high note by visiting Busch Gardens Williamsburg. This world-class theme park has something for everyone, from thrilling roller coasters and live shows to authentic food and plenty of shopping opportunities. The park is packed full of fun and features the cultures of the Europe like Ireland, Italy and Germany throughout. It’s a great way to spend an unforgettable time with Mom!
Connect with Nature at the Bronx Zoo!
If you are looking for something unique to do while visiting New York City, why not head to the Bronx Zoo for a fun and educational adventure your family won’t soon forget? The zoo has hundreds of animals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects for you to visit and plenty of exhibits you can spend hours viewing including the Butterfly Garden, Congo Gorilla Forest and Astor Court and Sea Lion Pool. The Bronx Zoo is open year-round although some rides and exhibits are open depending on the weather. If you are interested in visiting the zoo multiple days, you can make reservations for our New York lodging.
For a different kind of adventure, head to Lyndhurst, New Jersey where you can ride the roller coasters to your hearts content at Six Flags Great Adventure. Guests will find an endless amount of things to see and do with areas including Wiggles World, Looney Tunes Seaport, Main Street and Fantasy Forest. There are also plenty of show and dining options for your family to enjoy.
You don’t want to go to New York and forget to sample some of the city’s world-famous pizza so make sure to book your reservations for A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour. This four hour guided tour will take you throughout Brooklyn where you will sample pizza from various restaurants and learn fun and interesting facts about the food that has taken America by storm. On the tour you will also have the opportunity to many points of interest and landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island, Keyspan Park and Trump Village. So bring your camera and your appetite because you will definitely need both on the A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour.
Have Your Last Fling for Summer at an Orlando Theme Park
As summer comes to a close, you may want to consider heading into Orlando and taking the kids to the exceptional theme parks in the area before they go back to school. With five different parks, you could spend a whole week having fun together in the summer sunshine.
You can’t visit Orlando without going to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks for one day or several days of theme park thrills. This park offers visitors of all ages the chance to be a kid again. Beloved Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, and Jasmine will greet you everywhere you go and rides themed after Disney movies and television cartoons are around every corner. There is no place on earth that is as magical as Walt Disney World!
Universal Studios Orlando has become famous for its cutting edge rides, shows, and attractions. This park offers you fantastic rides like the Disaster! Ride and 3D showings of classic movies like the Terminator 2. You can’t get this quality of entertainment and fun anywhere else. It’s perfect for ending your summer vacation on a high note!
Enter a world of whales, dolphins, and water adventures the moment you step into SeaWorld in Orlando. This theme park gives guests the opportunity to experience the beauty of marine creatures through shows, rides, and other attractions. Shows like Shamu Rocks let you see killer whales in action while rides like the Kraken will give you the chance to experience Orlando’s only rollercoaster without a floor. This park is awesome for anyone who appreciates the incredible world under the sea!
Put on your swimsuit and head to Aquatica where the beauty of marine life awaits you. Enjoy the many water rides, the wave pool, and the sandy beaches that you can relax on throughout the park. This park has exciting rides that you can’t find anywhere else like the water slide that takes you through a clear lagoon where Commerson’s dolphins live. This park is an incredible place to spend some of your time during these last days of summer.
Alligators, pink flamingos, and a huge variety of other wildlife are at Gatorland just waiting for you to come and see them. This theme park is perfect for animal lovers with its petting zoo, shows, aviary, and other attractions. You can even watch gators being fed or wrestled with at this exciting park. It’s certainly a one of a kind attraction!
