The Capuchin Catacombs of Sicily
Skip the haunted houses on Halloween and take a trip instead to a real life spooky destination. Smithsonian Magazine has a few suggestions for some places to visit that have a dark history, such as the Blair Witch Forest and the hotel that inspired The Shining. What spooky places have you visited?
Saturday, September 29, 2012 is National Museum Day where select museums around the country admit you and a guest for free! You can’t just show up, however. You must get your Museum Day ticket online beforehand. This event is sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine. Go to their website to find a list of participating museums near you and to register for your free tickets.
Mom-oriented website, SheKnows, has created a list of a must-see sites located across the U.S. that would make great vacation spots for families. The list is rather bland with the obvious choices such as Yellowstone National Park and the Smithsonian. However, it’s still worth taking a peek to see if any are missing from your own travel bucket list or if you need some ideas for the next family vacation.
Rockland, Maine’s Lobster Festival – one of the Fun in the USA spots