When you’re planning a vacation during Spring Break there are a lot of factors to consider.
I’m going to ask some of the tough questions that you need to think about to help you make the most out of your adventures…. and your budget.
…family travel
Top Things for Families to Do in Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, North Carolina offers lots of family fun for all ages!
I’m sharing more about the adventures that you will want to add to your list during a visit.
…Tips you need to know before attending a Horse Race at Keeneland
During our visit to Lexington, KY we took a Unique Horse Farm Tour with tour guide extraordinaire, Shaun Washington.
He shared with us that we needed to come back to see a race at Keeneland. We didn’t know what to expect for our first race and I wanted to share useful tips before your visit.
…Mega Quest- Fully Underground Ropes Challenge Course
A visit to Mega Cavern in Louisville, Kentucky was on my adventure list and I was SO EXCITED that we were able to cross off a visit during the final days in December.
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Hours of Fun at the World’s Largest Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a bucket list destination for families.
Kids and adults will enjoy hours of fun at the World’s Largest Children’s Museum.
…9 Things We Loved About The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Our family went to the Columbus Zoo for the first time this past fall. The zoo has been on my list for a while because it is known as one of the best in the country.
…Avant Garden Spring Show at the Krohn Conservatory
This winter weather has me really looking forward to spring. I picked a snowy day to daydream of warmer temps at the Krohn Avant Garden Spring Show.
Experience a fresh and creative spring landscape at Krohn Conservatory’s 2014 Spring Show, the ‘Avant-Garden.’ The show will highlight a unique variety of exotic spring bulbs, fragrant shrubs, and bright annuals that are not commonly used in the typical spring garden. Red crown imperials, twisted grasses, water hyacinths, brilliant blue delphiniums, and black tulips are just some of the plants to look for among the exciting palette of blossoming plants.
Recycled materials are used in an ‘avant-garde’ style to enhance the imaginative landscape. Basket frames and tomato cages are transformed into moss-covered chandeliers, striking flower sculptures are created from layered glassware, and paint cans are repurposed to even hang plants upside down. Enjoy an early spring at the Krohn Conservatory and be inspired by the ‘Avant-Garden!’
I absolutely loved the creative repurposing of plates and glasses!
This wine bottle display was also colorful and fun!
There are also bowls with flower vases that made creative mushrooms.
The Avant Garden Spring Show was a refreshing way to spend the afternoon and a great reminder that spring will be coming soon.
The Avant Garden Spring Show is from January 18 – March 30
Show Hours
Tuesday – Sunday 10am -5pm
(Closed Mondays)
Extended hours on Sunday, March 31
Admission
Adults $4
Youth (5-12) $2
Children under 4 FREE
There are also several special events coming up at the Krohn. Check the website for dates and times.
Disclosure: I was given complimentary admission for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
The Krohn Conservatory is located at 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Free Fun at the Cleveland Museum of Art
I was so excited that the Cleveland locals voted for us to visit the Cleveland Museum of Art during my media trip with Positively Cleveland. I absolutely LOVE art! Cleveland locals voted for each attraction/ meal via facebook and twitter for the duration of our stay. I loved this concept because it felt like a spontaneous adventure with choices that reflected the local favorites by Cleveland residents.
The Cleveland Museum of Art is also a tourist attraction that is fun and FREE!!! That’s right. .. and not only is it FREE, it also is an incredible museum with a vast variety of art that spans time periods and cultures.
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
During our trip with Visit Pittsburgh, we visited the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is home to more than 400 species with thousands of animals.
The layout of the zoo reminded me of the Cincinnati Zoo in a lot of ways. You go up an escalator for both zoo entrances and you walk along paths that are along the hillsides.
The zoo has a great variety of animals that are in beautiful natural looking settings.
We even heard the lions roar during our visit.
The playground near the Kid’s Kingdom area was a section that my kids could have played at for hours but we had a limited time to visit that day and we were there to see animals.
The playground is really large and is a great way for kids to burn off some energy.
There are several exhibit s that give you the opportunity to take in another view of sea life.
It was really cool to get close enough to see the rows of teeth in this shark’s mouth.
The stingray area at The PPG Aquarium was one of my favorites. Visitors can touch the stingrays with this “hands on” exhibit tank.
There are tunnels that kids can climb into to get a closer look at the stingrays.
The leopard spotted print on the stingrays was so beautiful. I had never seen one like that before.
The PPG Aquarium also has a 2 story tank filled with lots of coral and sea life.
During our visit to the zoo, we also got a special “behind the scenes” opportunity to see the Bengal tigers who were resting before going back out to the exhibit.
We learned that Bengal tigers LOVE scents! The zookeeper sprayed Calvin Kline “Obsession” on the floor before we came back. This tiger wanted to rest a bit before going back out to the exhibit.
We really enjoyed our visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. There was so much to see and do there. Our visit was just for a few hours but you could easily explore there all day.
Current Zoo Admission Rates
Adults $14
Seniors (60+ years of age) $13
Children (ages 2-13) $12
Children under 24 months FREE
Parking FREE
Check out their website to plan your visit.
Disclosure: Visit Pittsburgh provided my accommodation, meals and admissions for my participation in their media trip. All opinions are my own.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is located at 7340 Butler St Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206.
