Photos with Santa are a Christmas tradition in many households including my own. Some years the pictures turn out great and sometimes they don’t. This post is an illustrated guide to getting the best photos with Santa you can every year. My friends and family have kindly supplied me with some photos to round out … Read more
Looking for a Christmas gift or trying to decide which annual pass is worth it this year for your family? Here’s all the information you need about annual passes to Calgary attractions this year (2015). 1. Calgary Zoo Location: 1300 Zoo Road NEParking: $8 per day. Included with Engage and Inspire level memberships.Open Season: All … Read more
Location: Washington, DCWebsite: http://www.newseum.org/ Cost: Adults $22.95, Youth (7-18) $13.95, Children (6 and younger) Free. Tickets are good for two consecutive days. (2015)Stay Length: Expect to spend a minimum of 2 hours to most of a day.Season: Open year round. Food Services: Fine dining, self-service dining and cafe options available.Age Range: A minimum of 6 years old – probably … Read more
Location: Banff – at the intersection of Badger Street and Cougar StreetDirections: Take Banff Ave to Badger Street, turn right onto Cougar Street. The playground is nestled into the back of Banff Rotary Park.Parking: Free parking in small adjacent lot. Surrounding Park Area: The playground is located in a small park which consists of a … Read more
Location: Banff – 325 Squirrel Street (note that this is a school playground, so you may be asked to leave during school hours)Parking: Free street parking. Surrounding Park Area: The playground is located behind Banff Elementary School. The area includes a basketball court and large grassy area. Age Range: 2 – 12Ground Cover: Pea gravel, … Read more
Location: Washington, DCWebsite: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/ Cost: Free – as is common with other Smithsonian facilities. Donations are appreciatedStay Length: a minimum of 2 hours – you could easily spend the whole day.Season: Open 364 days a year. Food Services: There are a number of places throughout the park where you can buy food, snacks and drinks. You can … Read more