Last weekend we went on our first road trip of the year.
Hello Rochester, NY!
Having only planned road trips mainly for outlet shopping, this family road trip was all about the kids – museums, museums and even more museums.
We chose Rochester as it is about a 3 hour drive from home.
Very doable with two young children. Although with the amount of pit stops we had to make it took closer to 5 hours. Still OK – no one had a meltdown.
Below are some photos from last weekend.
Full detailed reviews coming soon!
*This post is part of Travel Photo Thursday at Budget Travelers Sandbox and Friday Daydreaming at R We There Yet Mom?.
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I love Rochester and we go yearly. Have you tried Wegmans for lunch or dinner?
Yes Rose, Wegmans was actually what we had for our first meal in Rochester (dinner). It was very impressive as we don't have anything similar like that where we live.
The Strong looks like a lot of fun. I hope to go this year!
You should definitely visit Lisa. I think your family would love it
OOO, I would love the Kodak Museum! And I wish I would have been there to steal those ribs… ;)
- Maria Alexandra
LOL! The ribs were pretty good. And the side dishes too! My daughter ate all of the mac and cheese!
I've heard of the National Museum of Play in Rochester and wanted to visit. A 3-hour drive is totally doable. Thanks for the other ideas too!
The Strong (Museum of Play) is probably one of the most (if not the most) popular attractions for families. You should definitely try to make a stop there Susannah - just 1.5 from Niagara Falls (Canadian side)
I want to visit the Strong museum so much! How old do you think a toddler needs to be to enjoy? (I'd like to go for my daughter...AS WELL as myself :D)
As long as toddlers know who Big Bird and Elmo are they'll enjoy it. There is a section dedicated to Sesame Street, a train ride which my toddler loved and a Wegmans store. Yes it's like a kid size grocery store! It was a hoot watching toddlers use the cash register and dumping things into mini shopping carts!
Such a great post! I've never been to Rochester, NY and never even really thought about it for a family vacay. Thanks!
It's a quick weekend road trip Julia. And I think there are outlets near by as well but not 100% sure.
Looks like a fun road trip - I've never considered Rochester for a weekend but it looks like there's a lot to do!
There is quite a bit to do if you have kids who are into museums, zoos, science centres etc. There's an outlet mall close by too (from what I read online) and you can pass by Niagara Falls too on your way to Rochester.
Looks great! I haven't been to Rochester - definitely need to make it a travel destination!
I think your boys would LOVE The Strong (Museum of Play) Kerrie! So much for them to do there! My kids wanted to go back the next day! LOL.
I've never heard of the Museum of Play. I bet it just naturally draws kids from all over. Looks like a fun road trip with some good eats on the way.
Great pictures!!! Looks like you had a great time! I've heard wonderful things about the Museum of Play. Maybe a road trip for us in the fall....... :)