USA Summer 2007 with kids

just wondering where and when did you purchase the tickets to see Hairspray? Is is suitable for kids ages 5-9yrs old?

I purchased them about 3 weeks before we left thru Ticketmaster then printed the tickets at home (good Seats too). If you have your heart set on good seats and seeing something specific purchase earlier. Yes, it is just fine. No bad language just some adult humor and jokes that a 5 & 9 year old might or might not get. I saw 9 and 10 year olds, but I don't remember seeing anyone younger. It's not Disney. Rate it PG. The musical numbers make the show, they are fantasic. Great Broaway play, horrible movie.

i saw the photos of Niagra falls and others of New York City and these all are very much fascinating and charming.The dome of Presidential Palace in Washington D.C. is also very fine. I think there is one gig library in Washington D.C. where many things in archives are placed for the general public, which are of common interest to all. Thanks.

It is really great plesure to see the world, but it is also difficult to see the world. There are nummerous places in the world and the list is endless. Even then as far as possile one should see maximum places one can and share pictures on computer. But remember there is one thing, "Place and palaces you may roam, be it known there is no place like home. Thanks.

How did you plan all these tours and stop overs? Did you use a guide service? and about how much did the total trip cost from start to finish?

Planning the trip. Well about 1/2 the trip was plan. In January I asked the kids what they wanted to see, printed few points of interest from each place and from there I just tried to fit it all in. The Plane fare and the car was arranged 3 months ahead to take advantage of very low rates.

Then out came the map and a highlighter. I circled the points of interest and tried to make a route. (the route change a lot even during the trip. There was so many fantastic little side trip everyday) I used the KOA camping guide to schedule and reserve some overnights in cabins. Some of the KOA's the have tours. A great way to go.

Before we left home I downloaded the DC and NY train schedules and we would ALL try to figure it out while driving (after all, we are from California what's mass transportation? We had no clue. But that was half the fun and the DC transit people were so helpful.)

Then I planned for a couple of just drive days (500 miles-8 hours) to make up for the 2 or 3 days in 1 place. Other than that we just drove around. About every 3-4 day we had a place to be with a place to sleep. That kept us on schedule

We just wanted to have a good time, see the sites, and enjoy the family. We didn't plan everything so we just had to roll with the punches good or BAD. It was a totally none stressful, fun vacation for us. Nearly a year later we still talk about the trip. The kids constantly use information from the trip in school reports. It was a great vacation!
Total cost 17 days-4 people- food -tours - souvenirs -transportation- fuel- everything $5,000