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posted on May 15th, 2012
 What: Tennessee Aquarium
Where: One Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 800-262-0695
When: 10 am – 6 pm except Thanksgiving and Christmas
Cost: $24.95 adults, $14.95 children (3-12)
- Add the IMAX to your aquarium visit for $6 per person
- Add Creative Discovery Museum for Kids for $10 per person
- An annual family pass is only $115. Depending on how many kids you have, this could pay for itself in one visit.
- See the bottom of this post on how to win tickets to the Tennessee Aquarium.
Photos: For additional photos of the Tennessee Aquarium, visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
The Tennessee Aquarium is located in downtown Chattanooga along the waterfront. It’s a beautiful location, and although the recommended time for visiting on the website is two hours, you could easily stay most of the day – in fact, we did.
Continue reading Tennessee Aquarium: One Tank Trips (giveaway)
posted on May 9th, 2012
 Vault of the Secret Formula is a new attraction at the World of Coca-Cola What: World of Coke Vault of the Secret Formula
Where: World of Coca-Cola, Pemberton Place, 121 Baker St. NW, Atlanta (404) 676-5151
When: hours vary, see website for Hours of Operation
Cost: Adults (13-64) $16, Seniors (65+) $14, Children (3-12) $12
Special Ticket Offers: Active Duty, Reserves and Retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces admitted Free
Use Coke Rewards Points for Tickets
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It’s a Countdown to Summer Vacation at our house. I’m starting to feel the May Mom Olympics crunch. After that it’s cruise director time, Moms need to keep the kids busy over the summer. Here at Field Trips with Sue, we’re going to help you do that. For the next two weeks, we’re doing a Countdown to Summer. Yesterday we did a giveaway to See Rock City, today we’re offering readers a chance to see the Vault of the Secret Formula at The World of Coca-Cola.
Continue reading World of Coke Vault of the Secret Formula (giveaway)
posted on April 24th, 2012
 Elaborate sets make for great family photos during Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios What: Star Wars Weekends 2012
Where: Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios
When: May 18 – June 10, 2012
Cost: Star Wars Activities are free with Hollywood Studios Admission
Photos: For additional photos of Star Wars Weekends visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando is the largest gathering of Star Wars characters anywhere. The elaborate photo sets make for great one-of-a-kind photos – whether you take them with a character or just with your family. For Star Wars fans young and old, this is a fantastic, not to be missed experience. Don’t be deterred thinking it will be so crowded you can’t have a good time. In addition to our research and experience, I talked with Disney’s Gary Buchanan for this post. Gary is Disney’s self proclaimed #1 “Obi-Wanna-Be” and has worked on Star Wars Weekends for the past 10 years. Use the tips below and I assure you, the force will be with you.
Continue reading Star Wars Weekends 2012: Ten Touring Tips
posted on April 16th, 2012
 To the Arctic is a 45 min. IMAX movie at Fernbank Museum of Natural History What: To the Arctic Opening Celebration
Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 10 am – 2 pm (museum open until 5 pm)
Cost: $17.50 for adults, $16.50 seniors and students, $15.50 children 3 – 12.
IMAX Tickets: $13 adults, $12 seniors and students, $11 children 3 – 12
Win a Four Pack of Tickets to Fernbank and tickets to see Arctic at the IMAX Theatre (Good on Sat. April 21 for 11 am IMAX showing)
Continue reading Fernbank Museum of Natural History Opens IMAX film To the Arctic (giveaway)
posted on April 5th, 2012
Watch Field Trips w/Sue on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta
This morning was a Field Trips with Sue morning on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta. If you missed it, here’s what we talked about…
Field Trips with Sue on CBS Better Mornings in the 5 am hour
Atlanta History Center’s Sheep to Shawl Day UGA’s [...]
posted on April 4th, 2012
 The Castillo de San Marcos is the only 17th Century fort in the United States What: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Where: 1 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084
When: Anytime (but weekends they shoot off the cannons)
Cost: $6 per person, Under 15 FREE
Photos: For additional Photos of the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
While passing through St. Augustine, along the main route A1A, we happen to pass a rather large stone fort, or castle – it’s kind of a bit of both. My son, recognizing it from his social studies books, informed us that it was the only 17th Century fort still in existence in the United States. Well, of course we had to stop.
Continue reading Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: A Time Machine on the Water
posted on April 3rd, 2012
posted on March 28th, 2012
 Free Things to do at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World consistently tops most lists for best family travel destination. However, spending several days at the Disney theme parks can get expensive. When I talk with people about getting the best value on vacation, one tip is to mix free activities with more expensive ones. Next time you’re in Orlando, explore the Disney resorts and mix a few free things to do at Walt Disney World into your agenda. Here are eight free things to do at Walt Disney World to get you started.
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posted on March 27th, 2012
 Peter Pan gets an inventive twist at Atlanta's Ctr. for Puppetry Arts What: Center Puppetry Arts Peter Pan
Where: Center for Puppetry Arts
When: April 5 – May 27, 2012
Cost: $9.25 for members and $16.50 for non-members
Win Tickets below to the April 14, 12 noon show!
My children love the story of Peter Pan. It’s one of my favorite’s too. I’m not sure why, but it seems to transcend gender and generations. The Center for Puppetry Arts is putting a slightly inventive twist on the popular tale for what’s sure to be one of their most popular puppet shows.
Continue reading Center for Puppetry Arts features Peter Pan (giveaway)
posted on March 22nd, 2012
Watch Field Trips w/Sue on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta
Today was a Field Trips with Sue morning on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta.
During the first hour we talked about some fun activities for all ages on Field Trips with Sue on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta including:
Hunger Games Premiere Party at Little Shop [...]
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What: Tennessee Aquarium
