Learning about history is not just what happens inside the classroom. More learning takes place when we get outside the walls of our schools and explore the world around us. What do you know about General Andrew Jackson? Recently we visited the Hermitage to learn about the General and explore his plantation right outside Nashville….
One of the highlights of our recent 2600 mile road trip was our visit to the Springfield Museums. Before we toured the four museums, we took time to walk around the Dr. Seuss Memorial Sculpture Garden. This was a fun walk and a great opportunity to get some pictures with a few of our favorite…
One great way to learn about our US Presidents is to visit the Presidential Libraries. We have had 45 presidents but as of 2017, there are 14 presidential libraries. We have been able to visit 3 of them so far, but of course, we are already planning our next road trip to visit another one…
Today, we spent some time with my 97 year old Grandma and shared more stories! This special time with family reminded of a road trip we took last year with my Grandma, Dad and two of my Uncles going over all the stomping grounds in Boyce, Kentucky. We spent some time seeing the old home…
Growing up in Kentucky, you can’t help but love the game of basketball. On a road trip last year, we had the opportunity to tour and explore the Visiting Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Hobbies on a Budget received discounts or tickets to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own….
When we go on a road trip we fill our days with as many opportunities to make memories as we possibly can. On our recent Midwest Road trip where we hit 7 states in 7 days, we discovered that we were going right past the SPAM Museum in Austin, Minnesota. Whether you are a passionate…
Over the past years, we have taken the opportunity to visit several Art Museums on our road trips across the US. We first took the family to an art museum when they were quite young and weren’t quite sure what to expect. But it turns out that our family all enjoys visiting Art Museums and…
We have had the opportunity to visit several art museums over the past few years and weren’t about to miss the chance to tour the Cincinnati Art Museum. We don’t know a whole lot about particular artists, styles of paintings or styles, but we do appreciate the skill and techniques and we definitely want to…
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a spy? Have you thought about whether you have the skills to pick a lock, break into a safe or do surveillance on your enemy? On our recent trip to Washington DC, we had the opportunity to take a tour through the International…