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Free Entrance Days to 100 National Parks

posted on August 11th, 2010

The Inside of Fort Pulaski National Monument

What: Free Entrance Days
Where: 100 Select US National Parks
When:
August 14 – 15, 2010
September 25, 2010 (Public Lands Day)
November 11, 2010 (Veterans Day)
Cost: Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservations, camping, tours, concession and fees [...]

Things to do in W. Ga. | Westville, An 1850's Living History Museum

posted on June 22nd, 2010

What: Westville, an 1850’s living history museum
Where: Lumpkin, Ga.
When: Thurs. – Sat. 10 – 5 pm and Sun. 1- 5 pm
Cost: Adults $10, Seniors, College Students and Military $8, Students K-12 $5
Click here for a $1 off admission coupon

Westville is a working 1850’s town located in Lumpkin, Ga., not far from Providence Canyon . The [...]

Lots of Family Fun at Innisbrook for $695 a week!

posted on June 10th, 2010

What: Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club
Where: Innisbrook, Fla. (near Tampa)
Cost: Special $695 for a week in a 1-bedroom suite, $995 for a 2-bedroom suite
Photos: For photos of the resort, go to photo album on Field Trips with Sue’s Facebook page.

We spent Memorial Day weekend enjoying the Florida sunshine at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club near [...]

Summertime 2010 List of Things to do with Kids in Atlanta Area

posted on June 10th, 2010

What: A list of Summertime Activities
Where: Atlanta Area
When: Summer 2010
Cost: Free and Cheap

Last week Field Trips with Sue posted Cheap things to do in Forsyth County, Ga. and a list of Summer 2010 activities. Here’s another list of cheap and inexpensive things to do with kids for the Summer of 2010.

Thanks to Donna Blanton, the [...]

Mr. Greggy Stageshow

posted on June 9th, 2010

What: Mr. Greggy’s Silly Circus Show and a Movie
Where: Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306 * 404-873-1939
When: 2nd Saturday of every month, 2:30 pm
Cost: $7 for all ages, which includes the live comedy show, the movie and balloons

The Plaza Theatre on Ponce de Leon is really offering some fun and unique [...]

Things to do in W. Georgia | Providence Canyon

posted on June 8th, 2010

What: Providence Canyon
Where: Lumpkin, Ga.
When: Open Daily
Cost: $5 parking fee

Providence Canyon was the impetus for our recent spring break trek across west Georgia. Years ago I had cut out an article in Southern Living on “Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon” but life and then children got in the way of a trip. So when I found [...]

Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live! Comes to Atlanta: Win Tickets Here

posted on June 7th, 2010

What: Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live! Stage Show
Where: Fabulous Fox Theatre
When: June 11 – 13, 2010
Cost: Prices start at $12, Win tickets here!

Last fall we went to the Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando. The boys loved meeting Dora, The Wonder Pets and their friends at the character breakfast. Now you can see Dora and her friends at the [...]

Kids Love I-75 Helps Parents Navigate From MI to FL

posted on June 7th, 2010

What: Kids Love I-75 Travel Book
Where: From Michigan to Florida
Cost: $16.95

As we get into summer travel season, you may want to check out my twitter friend, Michelle Zavatsky’s new book “Kids Love I-75.” It’s a great guide for families traveling along I-75, which runs from Michigan to Florida and through Georgia and Atlanta. Michelle, her [...]

Movies and Puppets on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta

posted on June 3rd, 2010

First, the winners of our Center for Puppetry Arts tickets are Jennifer H and Natalie. Congratulations! Send me your full name and address and we’ll have the tickets mailed to you.

This morning I spent some time with Jeff Quattrocchi , aka The SwampMaster on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta. Jeff has risen to fame because of [...]

Free and Cheap Kid Friendly Things to Do in Forsyth, Ga