Victorian Charm, Ocean Air, and Sandy Paws: A Family Guide to Cape May, NJ | Mom, Map, and Miles

Victorian Charm, Ocean Air, and Sandy Paws: A Family Guide to Cape May, NJ

Some beach towns are loud and flashy; Cape May is all style and substance. With its gingerbread-trimmed Victorian homes, wild stretches of protected beach, and a salty breeze that seems to slow time, it’s a place you can’t help but sink into. You wander past flower-draped porches, smell fudge cooling on marble slabs, and find…

The Definitive Guide to a Dog-Friendly Weekend in Nashville | Mom, Map, and Miles

The Definitive Guide to a Dog-Friendly Weekend in Nashville

Nashville is one of those rare cities that works for food lovers, music fans, museum chasers, and people who travel with a dog who thinks she’s the real star of the trip. It’s lively without feeling overwhelming. It’s creative without trying too hard. And it has enough outdoor spaces, patios, and walkable pockets that you…

Playing Tourist in Our Own Hometown: A Scavenger Hunt for the Everyday Strange | Mom, Map, and Miles

Playing Tourist in Our Own Hometown: A Scavenger Hunt for the Everyday Strange of Lewisburg

After miles on the road, we always find ourselves right back here — Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. It’s the kind of town that sneaks up on you with charm. You think you know every street, every menu, every corner… then you notice something new. Lewisburg isn’t a stop on our route – it’s home base. And if…

Waterfalls, Wine, and Wagging Tails: A Family Guide to Watkins Glen, NY | Mom, Map, and Miles

Waterfalls, Wine, and Wagging Tails: A Family Guide to Watkins Glen, NY

Located at the southern tip of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York, Watkins Glen is a postcard-perfect village best known for its stunning gorge, waterfalls, and wine country charm. It’s the kind of place where you can hike a jaw-dropping trail in the morning, sip Riesling by the lake in the…

Atlanta Adventures with Your Pack: A Family & Dog-Friendly Guide | Mom, Map, and Miles
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Atlanta Adventures with Your Pack: A Family & Dog-Friendly Guide

Welcome to Atlanta, Y’all! Disclaimer: While I love to travel, and I write on visiting places, I actually used to live in Atlanta for several years.  The biggest city in Georgia, it’s a blend of the Deep South and urban energy. While life there has its ups and downs, for visiting, ATL (as the locals…

Exploring New Orleans District-by-District | Mom, Map, and Miles

Exploring New Orleans: A District-by-District Guide

New Orleans isn’t just one city; it’s a collection of vibrant, distinct neighborhoods, each with its own story, its own flavor, and its own unique charm. Sure, everyone knows the French Quarter, but to really get New Orleans, you’ve got to explore beyond the usual spots. From the historic mansions of the Garden District to…

Family Fun in the Triangle: Our RV Adventure in Raleigh & Durham | Mom, Map, and Miles
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Family Fun in the Triangle: Our RV Adventure in Raleigh & Durham

With family in the RDU area, I’ve spent plenty of time in the Triangle. It’s not a typical tourism destination, but if you’re passing by, plan to stay for a few days – there’s plenty to see and even more things to do in Raleigh/Durham than you might expect, and if your family caravan includes…

Going Back In Time At Colonial Williamsburg, VA | Mom, Map, and Miles
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Go Back In Time At Colonial Williamsburg

We have visited Williamsburg, VA for Thanksgiving week every year since 2017. While the week has always been the same, each year our experience was different. Our first year was 2017, and my daughter was eight. She has always had a great imagination and has enjoyed all sorts of “living history” experiences. If you have…

Visiting Jamestown - Jamestown, VA | Mom, Map, and Miles
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Visiting Jamestown, VA

Since 2017, we have visited the Williamsburg, VA area yearly for Thanksgiving week. During that week, we not only visit Colonial Williamsburg but we also make a day trip to nearby Jamestown, VA. Many people don’t know that there are two unique Jamestown areas to visit: Jamestown Settlement Living History Museum and Historic Jamestowne. The…