Alaska Cruise Adventure with Royal Caribbean aboard Quantum of the Seas
We sailed to Alaska from Seattle on Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas. Royal Caribbean is known for being an autism friendly cruise line, which made this voyage feel more comfortable for our family from the very beginning.
When traveling with a child on the…
Niagara Falls Family Trip Guide: USA First, Then Canada
Niagara Falls is a fantastic family destination with experiences on both sides of the border. We flew into Buffalo and drove less than an hour to reach the area.
We explored the USA side first and then crossed into Canada, which made the trip flow much…
Exploring Kansas City With Kids and Sensory Friendly Stops
Kansas City delivered a fun mix of wildlife encounters, meaningful history, interactive indoor attractions, and food the city is proud of. From riding above animal habitats to learning about baseball legends and building with LEGO bricks, this destination offered a variety of experiences that worked well for…
A history-rich, family-friendly stop perfect for road-tripping families
We visited Harper’s Ferry as a day trip while on the road, and it turned out to be an easy and rewarding place to pause, explore, and introduce our child to American history in a hands-on way.
The town sits within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, where…
Sensory Friendly Family Adventures in Rapid City
Rapid City is a strong base for families exploring western South Dakota, especially those traveling with autistic children or sensory sensitive kids. Between wildlife encounters, hands on museums, famous landmarks, and scenic drives, we found a wide variety of activities that allowed our son to explore at his own…
Our visit to Omaha was extra fun because we experienced two states in one trip. We spent time in Nebraska and Iowa and walked across the famous Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, often called Bob the Bridge. This pedestrian bridge is free to walk across and lets you stand in two states at the same time.…
Exploring Denver With an Autistic Child: Sensory Aware Family Adventures
Denver turned out to be a wonderful mix of nature, interactive attractions, and great food, all while allowing us to move at our own pace. Here is how we spent our time, what worked well for my son, and a few ideas for families looking…
Memphis surprised us in the best way. Music history, powerful civil rights landmarks, kid approved attractions, and great food all made this a meaningful and fun stop for our family.
We stayed at Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street, just a few blocks from Beale Street. Being able to walk there after long travel days…
Minneapolis, Minnesota with Kids: Water-Park Fun, Music History, and Sensory-Friendly Stops
Our family loved exploring Minneapolis, a city filled with kid approved attractions, meaningful history, and experiences that can be adapted for families traveling with sensory needs.
From an indoor water-park hotel to the country’s largest mall, here is how our trip unfolded and what…
