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Cherry Blossoms in DC, photo featured in Family Travel with Colleen Kelly article Meaningful Moments and Action-Packed Fun in Washington, D.C.

Meaningful Moments and Action-Packed Fun in Washington, D.C.

A vacation in our nation’s capital, especially during peak tourist season in the summer, can prove daunting for first-time visitors. Don’t let the heat and humidity, crowds, or prospect of too much to see and too little time get in the way of what can be an amazing experience.
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Herrenkonfekt from Dresden, Germany, featured in Birthplace of Milk Chocolate – No, It’s Not Switzerland! on Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Birthplace of Milk Chocolate – No, It’s Not Switzerland!

Courtly society ladies in large, airy parlors adjusted their fine gowns and gathered on ornately upholstered sofas and high-backed chairs, delicately sipping foaming chocolate from porcelain cups.
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Madison Children's Museum, featured in Visit Madison, Wisconsin with Your Kids on Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Visit Madison, Wisconsin with Your Kids

This is one of the best reasons you should plan a vacation to Madison. It’s a family-friendly destination and will give your kids an authentic college campus experience.
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Winding River horses, featured in Mountains of Memory-Making in Colorado’s Grand County on Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Mountains of Memory-Making in Colorado’s Grand County

We went from the flat plains of Illinois just that morning to leaving Denver and spotting shadowy peaks lining the horizon, to seemingly suddenly becoming enveloped by those mountains on either side as we drove deeper into Grand County, Colorado. The terrain was different and thrilling and built in us the feeling that this mother-daughter
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Colleen Kelly at Shelter Distilling, featured in Where to Dine and Stay in Mammoth Lakes, California

Where to Dine and Stay in Mammoth Lakes, California

What about the lodging and dining experiences in the Village at Mammoth Lakes? After a Family Travel with Colleen Kelly filming trip to the area, we’ve got the lowdown below.
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St. Louis Cardinals Game featured in Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

What’s New for Families in St. Louis

St. Louis is a great destination for families because it offers many educational and memorable activities, from art and culture to baseball and brewing. Check out our recommendations for what to do and plan your trip to St. Louis.
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Climbing wall at Activate Games in Oakbrook, Illinois, featured in Enter the Game at Activate.

Enter the Game at Activate

A gaming facility that incorporates video game play with physical activity? Yes, please! Get off the couch and into Activate Games, a new state-of-the-art venue in Oak Brook, Ill....
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Family Travel with Colleen Kelly in mammoth lakes, California, featured in The Ultimate Family Ski Trip: Mammoth Lakes, California

The Ultimate Family Ski Trip: Mammoth Lakes, California

Whether you are an avid skier, or someone craving a winter wonderland experience, Mammoth Lakes, California, should be on your list of places to visit. Located above 10,000 feet, you’ll find yourself surrounded by snow...
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Colleen Kelly and family in the streets of Vienna featured in Three Days in Vienna

3 Days in Vienna

My impression of Vienna was that it was a nice big city with charm, but otherwise I didn’t remember much more. So, for 20 plus years, like the famous Billy Joel line, Vienna has been waiting for me to realize how incredibly spectacular and stunning she truly is.
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Legoland, Peppa Pig Theme Park, featured in Family Travel with Colleen Kelly article, Build Tons of Family Fun in Legoland

Build Tons of Family Fun in LEGOLAND®

The resort features an interactive, 150-acre theme park with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions inspired by popular LEGO® characters. Share the fun at LEGOLAND® park, rides, water park, shows and now Peppa Pig Theme Park, right next door...
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National Tour of Annie cast, featured in Family Travel with Colleen Kelly article

ANNIE a Family Favorite for Broadway in Chicago

If you haven’t seen ANNIE as a stage production, or even as a movie, chances are you’ve probably at least heard of this popular story. Although it debuted in 1977 on the Broadway stage, it was actually based on Harold Gray’s comic strip “Little Orphan Annie.” It tells the story of an optimistic and plucky
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Sundara Inn & Spa, featured in Weekend Getaways Close to Home

Weekend Getaways Close to Home

Looking to avoid winter doldrums, cabin fever or being cooped up during the seemingly endless stretch of a Midwest winter? Consider escaping closer to home and avoid the hassle of lost luggage, delayed flights and long travel times by venturing to an array of great retreats in your own backyard.
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