Lesli Peterson 
Ever since The Polar Express movie made its debut, children (and adults) everywhere know that nothing says “festive” like a trip aboard one of these Christmas train rides.
As soon as Halloween is over, Santa Claus begins arriving at local area malls and attractions. Here’s a round up of where to see the jolly man in red (or green) in Atlanta.
There are so many holiday activities to choose from in Atlanta, and Stone Mountain Christmas is one of our favorites.
We all love vacationing in Florida, but with 1,350 miles of coastline, it can be difficult to find the right beach. If you’re hunting for the best Florida beaches for families, look no further… we’ve compiled a list of family-friendly beach escapes on the gulf coast and along the Atlantic.
On a week-long trip to Austin, our family took a daytrip to Waco and loved it! There are so many things to do in Waco, Texas that we couldn’t get them all accomplished in a single day…but here are our … Read More
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah’s precious five parks, with unprecedented rock formations. Can you take in the view from the rim? Sure! But to truly experience the park’s majesty you need to lace up your hiking boots … Read More
When most people talk about Palm Springs, they mention mid-century modern architecture, arts and culture, or tennis and swimming. But honestly, the hiking here was one of my favorite things! Here are 17 of the best trails for hiking in … Read More
Riding the Macy’s Pink Pig had been a unique and beloved Atlanta tradition since 1953 — but it was sadly retired in 2021. It will be missed!
If you’re going to take a once-in-a-lifetime amazing vacation to America’s First National Park, then you’ve got to do it right. Glamping Yellowstone is THE way to experience the great outdoors, and there are several options only minutes from Yellowstone … Read More
Santa at Phipps Plaza | Buckhead 3500 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, Ga Santa Website | Phipps Website 2021 Update: In 2021, Phipps will be using a similar “set” as they did in 2020 (as seen below in the picture), but they … Read More
UPDATE: The AMD Holiday Light Spectacular is no longer running, but in 2021 World of Illumination will be hosting Arctic Adventure at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the first time. Drive through the world’s largest drive-through animated light show, and experience … Read More
Christmas in Atlanta. Find dozens and dozens Christmas events around Atlanta, and we promise to add more weekly as we learn about them. Everything from the best shows to polar express trains, and adult-only events to Georgia State Park holiday celebrations.
Get ready to celebrate at a breathtaking new addition to Atlanta’s holiday traditions. The all-new IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival opens to the public at Zoo Atlanta in November.
Whitefish Mountain Resort is probably best known for the ski fun, but a summer visit is also a must. Located in the town of Whitefish,MT and just 15 minutes from the bustling Downtown Whitefish area, it’s the perfect place to play for a day or spend the weekend.
Buckskin Gulch: We hiked 5.6 miles from WirePass and it was one of my favorite Utah hikes. Come read how you can see the beauty of the longest and deepest slot canyon without overnight permits.