A Family Visit to Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is really the house that started it all for me. I remember learning about George Washington's magnificent estate as a child and eventually making a pilgrimage like so many before me. The estate was the first I ever toured and its majesty has captivated me ever since. Mount Vernon is very close to Washington, D.C., perched gracefully on the Potomac River. During our visit to DC, a trip to the estate seemed quite natural.

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Taking in Washington DC at Night on a Night Tour

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While preparing for our trip to Washington, DC, I read numerous times how magical and inspiring it is to see the monuments lit up at night. Since I knew that we would be walking A LOT during our day in DC, I knew that we did not want to walk too much in the evening. So, I looked into tours and found Old Town Trolley Tours. Most of the evening tours start at Union Station which was quite a hike from our hotel. Old Town does pick up guests from several hotels around DC to bring them to Union Station for the tour. I liked this option to rest our weary legs and to not have to pay a cab to take us to Union Station. We arrived for a pick up at one of the designated hotels near ours. Very convenient!

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24 Hours in Washington DC {for Families}

Last week, we tagged along with my husband to Washington, D.C. during the ADA Convention. My daughter and I were able to skip the convention {sorry, hubby} and spend an entire day exploring Washington, D.C. With some planning, we found out that we were able to cover plenty of ground in 24 hours. Of course, there is a ton more to see. But, I feel like we had a very well-rounded visit and learned quite a bit while having plenty of giggles and bonding moments along the way!

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Pinstripes Serves Up Wholesome Family Fun With Panache Adults Will Enjoy!

**Disclosure: For the purpose of conducting a review, we received a complimentary experience at Pinstripes in South Barrington. No compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

During the great deep freeze earlier this year, I was stretching for places to get my daughter out of the house. One of the places that came to mind was Pinstripes. We had never been before and it seemed like the perfect opportunity for my daughter to expend energy--bowling and bocce, awesome! Plus, the menu had adult options, so I would not be relegated to standard bowling alley fare {not that that doesn't have its place.} Last week, I attended an event at Pinstripes in South Barrington and learned much more about this wonderful family venue and all it has to offer!

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