Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[WendyWuWu]

Great ideas! I did book him the Exotic Driving Experience and he's really looking forward to that, although he keeps telling me that I don't need to do that for him. That's just the way he is. I know he'll love EPCOT and AK once he gets there. I think he'll like HS too. Just worried about MK.

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Hi. New to this thread. I, too, have chosen not to have children of my own. I was married nearly 18 years to my first husband, and we chose not to have kids. After my marriage ended, I was really glad we had made that decision. As devastating as it was, I can't imagine a child being in the middle of it. A few years ago, I met and married my second husband. He had a teenaged son, and I wasn't sure how that would work, but I fell in love with him as well, and now, he seems like my own....as does my niece, whom I helped raise and she considers me her second mom. Niece is now in college, and my step-son is in the Air Force. So DH and I enjoy plenty of WDW trips without kids.
Now, to discuss romantic things at WDW. I wanted to let this poster know that they can also rent a boat to watch the fireworks from the lake at both Epcot and MK. In fact, back in 2008, my DH rented a pontoon boat from the Grand Floridian, and the driver of the boat took us out on the lake and parked us right in front of the entrance to MK. The boat "piped" in the music to Wishes and we watched the fireworks from the boat, just the two of us (and the driver). Near the end of the fireworks finale, DH hit one knee and pulled out an engagement ring and proposed. It was the most romantic moment.

 

[lovelygirl1975]

Hi, we are currently child free by choice also. We love disney also and seem to have a hard time I imagining our lives or a Disney vacation with children. As for us I am 32 (33 next month) and DH is 38. We have been married for 7 years and we have been to Disney 3 times and we are headed back in about 3 weeks with my family. As for the children situation we have always said that we aren't interested in having any. We also have received the crazy looks and the there must be something wrong with you look. I am a school teacher so I always get the "Oh, you get it at work so you don't want it at home." And yes that's partially true but the truth is I truly enjoy the children when I am with them. I look forward to their hugs and smiling faces. But, no I don't need it at my house either. Over the years we have discussed and my parents have given us the we want grandchildren speech. I thought that when I was younger I would feel the need to do it as I got older especially as my husband is two years from 40 but I just don't. We thought about it for a minute this year and still decided not to. So I guess we will see but for now the answer remains no.

 

[Devilsangel7681]

Hi, can I come live with you?? LOL.

Hahahahaha! Sure! Lol

 

[mrsclark]

Well, I just got through reading/skimming the 123 pages of posting here and wanted to introduce myself since I feel like I know some of you already.

DH and I will be celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary in September. He is absolutely the love of my life and I am happy everyday that we found each other.

And I will be celebrating my 30th bday next month. We have a big trip planned smack dab between the two events to WDW and Universal. We will be staying at the BCV and then at RP at Universal.

Here are my random thoughts after reading through this thread:

• DH and I are child free by choice. Growing up - as a child and a teen, all I wanted to be was a stay at home mom and wife. but now as an actual adult, I feel no drive or desire to be a parent. DH and I are both what I like to term "should-ers." We both always want to do the "right" thing and never disappoint anyone else. And so after a couple of years, having kids seemed like what a married couple "should" do. But four years ago, we really stopped and thought about. Taking out other people's expectations and what we "should" do, we decided neither of us want to be parents. Neither DH nor I really want children. Of course, I can't with 100% certainty predict the future, so if five years from now we both change our minds, we will deal with that then, but for now and for the future (to the best of my ability to predict it), we are a child free by choice and plan to remain that way. Our families are remarkably accepting of it (although I think my dad and stepmom still hope for grandkids from us in the future).
  
• We do have two dogs - Dobby and Tonks. Both are former shelter pets that we adopted almost one year apart from two different rescue organizations. Tonks is a former stray rescued by a wonderful organization here in the city of St. Louis named Stray Rescue. If anyone would love to hear more, I could go on and on
  
• Somehow me - crazy Disney person - convinced DH that we should go to WDW for our honeymoon even though he had never been before! He liked it the first and second times, but I would say he got truly addicted during our 3rd trip in 2011 - now we are both Disney fanatics.
  
• I never think twice about getting in line to meet characters, go to character meals, or ride "kid" rides (DH has the patience of a saint as I LOVE It's a Small World - fond memories from my childhood). And again, with DH's infinite patience - I like to meet characters in outfits other than their normal costume, so DH dutifully waits in 30-60 minute lines with me at MNSSHP so I can, for example meet Winnie, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet in their Halloween costumes (among many other times he has waited with me in character lines) even though he would much rather be riding Buzz Lightyear or BTMRR over and over with no line!
  
• And it could be because we go in the off season (September) or things are changing, but I notice a lot of couples traveling without children. In fact at MNSSHP in 2011, there was a line to meet Donald and Daisy in their Halloween costumes and there was only one child in the entire line - the rest were all adults.
  
• Friends used to ask why we like to go to WDW so much - I figure either you get the amazing imagination, attention to detail, magic pixie dust and fun or you don't (I joke with DH that I got lucky he loves it since I failed to "test" him before we got married). Count us with the people who get it. I had someone else ask don't you think it would be even more fun if you had kids of your own to take around? No! Young children can't appreciate the attention to detail that is the mothership I call WDW. DH and I took the UnDISCOVERed Future World tour in 2011 and were amazed at all the details WE missed. Plus, when I am at WDW, I am the "kid" - it is my vacation to get away from the real world. I don't want to have to take care of someone else (little kid) while I am there!
  
• We like to people watch a lot too - we notice in the parks or on the buses back from the parks - those that look happy and relaxed are the CF couples while the parents on the bus look exhausted and the children look tired or bored (seriously, how many times have you a heard a kid ask - can we leave the park and go to the pool or just not like that interested in being there at all? Seems like the parents WANT the kids to be interested). But now our friends and family just get that we LOVE WDW and even if they don't "get it" it makes us happy, so that works for them!

So a long post I know, but that is everything I have been thinking about since I have been reading the thread!

 

[glaserjm]

Well, I just got through reading/skimming the 123 pages of posting here and wanted to introduce myself since I feel like I know some of you already.

DH and I will be celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary in September. He is absolutely the love of my life and I am happy everyday that we found each other.

And I will be celebrating my 30th bday next month. We have a big trip planned smack dab between the two events to WDW and Universal. We will be staying at the BCV and then at RP at Universal.

Here are my random thoughts after reading through this thread:

• DH and I are child free by choice. Growing up - as a child and a teen, all I wanted to be was a stay at home mom and wife. but now as an actual adult, I feel no drive or desire to be a parent. DH and I are both what I like to term "should-ers." We both always want to do the "right" thing and never disappoint anyone else. And so after a couple of years, having kids seemed like what a married couple "should" do. But four years ago, we really stopped and thought about. Taking out other people's expectations and what we "should" do, we decided neither of us want to be parents. Neither DH nor I really want children. Of course, I can't with 100% certainty predict the future, so if five years from now we both change our minds, we will deal with that then, but for now and for the future (to the best of my ability to predict it), we are a child free by choice and plan to remain that way. Our families are remarkably accepting of it (although I think my dad and stepmom still hope for grandkids from us in the future).
  
• We do have two dogs - Dobby and Tonks. Both are former shelter pets that we adopted almost one year apart from two different rescue organizations. Tonks is a former stray rescued by a wonderful organization here in the city of St. Louis named Stray Rescue. If anyone would love to hear more, I could go on and on
  
• Somehow me - crazy Disney person - convinced DH that we should go to WDW for our honeymoon even though he had never been before! He liked it the first and second times, but I would say he got truly addicted during our 3rd trip in 2011 - now we are both Disney fanatics.
  
• I never think twice about getting in line to meet characters, go to character meals, or ride "kid" rides (DH has the patience of a saint as I LOVE It's a Small World - fond memories from my childhood). And again, with DH's infinite patience - I like to meet characters in outfits other than their normal costume, so DH dutifully waits in 30-60 minute lines with me at MNSSHP so I can, for example meet Winnie, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet in their Halloween costumes (among many other times he has waited with me in character lines) even though he would much rather be riding Buzz Lightyear or BTMRR over and over with no line!
  
• And it could be because we go in the off season (September) or things are changing, but I notice a lot of couples traveling without children. In fact at MNSSHP in 2011, there was a line to meet Donald and Daisy in their Halloween costumes and there was only one child in the entire line - the rest were all adults.
  
• Friends used to ask why we like to go to WDW so much - I figure either you get the amazing imagination, attention to detail, magic pixie dust and fun or you don't (I joke with DH that I got lucky he loves it since I failed to "test" him before we got married). Count us with the people who get it. I had someone else ask don't you think it would be even more fun if you had kids of your own to take around? No! Young children can't appreciate the attention to detail that is the mothership I call WDW. DH and I took the UnDISCOVERed Future World tour in 2011 and were amazed at all the details WE missed. Plus, when I am at WDW, I am the "kid" - it is my vacation to get away from the real world. I don't want to have to take care of someone else (little kid) while I am there!
  
• We like to people watch a lot too - we notice in the parks or on the buses back from the parks - those that look happy and relaxed are the CF couples while the parents on the bus look exhausted and the children look tired or bored (seriously, how many times have you a heard a kid ask - can we leave the park and go to the pool or just not like that interested in being there at all? Seems like the parents WANT the kids to be interested). But now our friends and family just get that we LOVE WDW and even if they don't "get it" it makes us happy, so that works for them!

So a long post I know, but that is everything I have been thinking about since I have been reading the thread!

Wow! I feel like I could have written this thread! DH and I are also CF and about to celebrate our 6th anniversary this September. Not only that but we are huge Harry Potter fans with two rescue dogs and have volunteered with Stray Rescue as we also live in St. Louis (city!) Too funny!!!!

Good to know I have some fellow DIS fanatics near me!

 

[CynBeth]

We love Harry Potter as well! I have always wanted to visit St. Louis. We are from Maryland.

 

[zima-cheryl]

September is such a great time to travel. Rates are a bit lower, crowds are less but the weather is still nice.

We also like early November for mostly the same reasons, although the wether can be a bit more unpredictable.

We actually just booked a weekend in Sept. for Myrtle Beach & the room was about $100 cheaper per night than if we went before Labor Day. And for an extra $10 hubby got us an Oceanview suite I have no idea how he managed to sweet talk someone into that but I'm soooo glad he did!

 

[ChristineNic]

I don't recall if I just subscribed to this post or if I introduced myself. DH and I CF and we love Disney. DH is 60 and I am 45. We have been married for 15 years.

He has 2 grown kids and 5 grand kids. Due to his ex-wife's manipulations, he is not close with them. They know we are here, if they need us.

We are lucky enough to live in FL and have APs, so we visit WDW several times a year.

 

[mrsclark]

Wow! I feel like I could have written this thread! DH and I are also CF and about to celebrate our 6th anniversary this September. Not only that but we are huge Harry Potter fans with two rescue dogs and have volunteered with Stray Rescue as we also live in St. Louis (city!) Too funny!!!!

Good to know I have some fellow DIS fanatics near me!

That is too funny - same anniversary month/year, CF, Disney fanatics - we live in St. Louis county!

Have you or any of the CF people here done TWWOHP at Universal yet? DH went to Universal in 2009 while it was being built and then planned to visit in 2011. After our time at WDW in 2011 we were supposed to go to Universal, DH came down with a nasty cold and while it certainly wasn't anything serious, he didn't feel like being with crowds in the heat. So while we did actually check into Royal Pacific - he spent two straight days in the room (coming out each night to eat dinner) while I went outlet shopping. So we never actually made it to the parks that year. I do have to say, Universal was wonderful about the whole thing. I had purchased the tickets in advance through them and they gave me a full refund because we hadn't used them yet. And, we were getting a reduced rate at RP because we were staying four nights, but even though we only stayed two they didn't go back and up the room rate. First rate customer service, makes me look forward to going back there! Anyway, because we always drive, we were able to leave earlier than we had planned and drive home. So long story, but this year we will actually get to see it!

We love Harry Potter as well! I have always wanted to visit St. Louis. We are from Maryland.

I know I am completely biased, but St. Louis is a great city to visit:

• A world famous zoo that is FREE - I like to visit many zoos and so far the only zoo I found that tops it is the Toledo zoo. The National Zoo in Washington DC doesn't come anywhere close and our zoo is big - lots and lots and lots to see!
  
• Big art museum that is free
  
• Science center that is free
  
• Missouri history museum - some interesting stuff even if you aren't from Missouri - that is free

We also have some other interesting places to visit even though they charge admission:

• St. Louis City Museum - hard to explain but a giant playground in an old building made out of old industrial pieces and parts - it is overrun by kids during the summer but still amazing to see
  
• The Arch - iconic - museum at the bottom is free, there is a cost to ride to the top
  
• AKC Dog Museum - tucked away in a St. Louis suburb - dogs are welcome to come with visitors
  
• Museum of Transportation - great for train lovers like my DH
  
• Missouri Botanical Garden - great variety of exhibits and gardens
  
• The Butterfly House - run by the Missouri Botanical Garden, but in a suburb, very cool butterfly house and insect exhibits
  
• Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour - free tour of brewery and then free beer tasting at the end of the tour

I am sure I am missing things, but the point is there is plenty to do and see here!

 

[mrsclark]

A couple of ADRs that I am questioning for our upcoming trip. Just wondering what fellow CF people think!

CR for dinner - keep hearing mixed reviews about this one. Neither of us eat seafood, so we would both be getting the steak and going for the experience/aquarium. Heard that this can be overrun with excited kids wanting to see the fish. Also heard service is slow. ADR is at 7:45PM - assume that means we wouldn't have enough time to finish eating AND see Illuminations?

CRT for breakfast - neither DH nor I have ever been - we are really big breakfast people. I usually only meet fur characters, but am not opposed to meeting princesses. Is breakfast decent? I assume it is family style all you can eat like GG or LTT (dinner). Is it a loud assault to the senses. We did breakfast at Hollywood and Vine (with Disney Junior, I think) and I thought DH's head was going to explode from how loud it was - I just kept giving him his coffee so he could wake up!

Via Napoli - right now I have an early lunch ADR - but DH likes to shake things up when we are actually at Disney (he is really not one of those people who can decide months in advance where to eat), so if I need to cancel this, how successful have you been at just getting a walk up?

Sci-Fi - I went once when I was very young. DH has never been. Is the food decent and was it fun CF?

LTT (dinner) - went once before a MNSSHP and thought it was ok, but I am in love with the idea of Thanksgiving dinner food - yummy! Last went in either 2007or 2009, thoughts from those that have visited since that time?

1900PF for breakfast - never even been in GF at all - worth going to see and eat there? Or just skip the breakfast and see the hotel sometime?

Thanks!

 

[CynBeth]

I know I am completely biased, but St. Louis is a great city to visit:

• A world famous zoo that is FREE - I like to visit many zoos and so far the only zoo I found that tops it is the Toledo zoo. The National Zoo in Washington DC doesn't come anywhere close and our zoo is big - lots and lots and lots to see!
  
• Big art museum that is free
  
• Science center that is free
  
• Missouri history museum - some interesting stuff even if you aren't from Missouri - that is free

We also have some other interesting places to visit even though they charge admission:

• St. Louis City Museum - hard to explain but a giant playground in an old building made out of old industrial pieces and parts - it is overrun by kids during the summer but still amazing to see
  
• The Arch - iconic - museum at the bottom is free, there is a cost to ride to the top
  
• AKC Dog Museum - tucked away in a St. Louis suburb - dogs are welcome to come with visitors
  
• Museum of Transportation - great for train lovers like my DH
  
• Missouri Botanical Garden - great variety of exhibits and gardens
  
• The Butterfly House - run by the Missouri Botanical Garden, but in a suburb, very cool butterfly house and insect exhibits
  
• Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour - free tour of brewery and then free beer tasting at the end of the tour

I am sure I am missing things, but the point is there is plenty to do and see here!

Thanks! Most of the stuff on your list is exactly what we would want to see plus attend a Cards game.

 

[NightAngelX]

I'm so happy this thread has been revitalized!

DH was on the phone with a friend last night and I was sitting next to him. I guess his friend called him p*$$y whipped for wanting to go to WDW again. DH tried to play it off then was like 'in all honesty...WDW is fun as f*#k. Especially when you don't have kids you have to watch. They couldn't call it the happiest place on earth unless it was true. They could get sued for that $h*t.' Anyway sorry for my 'language' but I just had to share. I thought it was great!

I wish we had more money to travel but I fear I'd just travel to Disney over and over again until I tired of it.

CynBeth- Yes! It was the Ripley's aquarium! It was awesome! I just love zoos in general though (i think i said that). I had NO idea there was an aquarium at Epcot until we got there and we went right before our ADR at the Biergarten so we didn't have much time to explore. I know its no Ripley's but it was still cool what little we saw of it.

Meanwhile I don't leave near St. Louis but I'm in Iowa now and grew up in Peoria IL, so I was equidistant between Chicago and St. Louis. Lots of Cubs vs Cards drama.

Yay for CF Midwesterners!

 

[mrsclark]

Thanks! Most of the stuff on your list is exactly what we would want to see plus attend a Cards game.

Last summer SIL, MIL, my mom, a cousin and I all took the Behind the Scenes tour at Busch stadium as well, so if you ever make it to St. Louis, you should put that your to-do list!

 

[zima-cheryl]

A couple of ADRs that I am questioning for our upcoming trip. Just wondering what fellow CF people think!

CR for dinner - keep hearing mixed reviews about this one. Neither of us eat seafood, so we would both be getting the steak and going for the experience/aquarium. Heard that this can be overrun with excited kids wanting to see the fish. Also heard service is slow. ADR is at 7:45PM - assume that means we wouldn't have enough time to finish eating AND see Illuminations?

CRT for breakfast - neither DH nor I have ever been - we are really big breakfast people. I usually only meet fur characters, but am not opposed to meeting princesses. Is breakfast decent? I assume it is family style all you can eat like GG or LTT (dinner). Is it a loud assault to the senses. We did breakfast at Hollywood and Vine (with Disney Junior, I think) and I thought DH's head was going to explode from how loud it was - I just kept giving him his coffee so he could wake up!

Via Napoli - right now I have an early lunch ADR - but DH likes to shake things up when we are actually at Disney (he is really not one of those people who can decide months in advance where to eat), so if I need to cancel this, how successful have you been at just getting a walk up?

Sci-Fi - I went once when I was very young. DH has never been. Is the food decent and was it fun CF?

LTT (dinner) - went once before a MNSSHP and thought it was ok, but I am in love with the idea of Thanksgiving dinner food - yummy! Last went in either 2007or 2009, thoughts from those that have visited since that time?

1900PF for breakfast - never even been in GF at all - worth going to see and eat there? Or just skip the breakfast and see the hotel sometime?

Thanks!

I can't help with all these, but a couple comments.

Crystal Reef (CR) - We've been there & enjoyed it. It is a nice place & your meal can take longer. We didn't think it was slow, but well paced. If someone is looking to get in, hork down their food & get out, they wouldn't be happy. If you enjoy the chance to actually finish your appetizer & first cocktail before they are bringing your meal & the check, it will be fine.
Mention to them you want to leave in time for Illuminations so they can keep you to that pace. Also, remember an hour won't leave time for sampling appetizers, salads, a couple cocktails, a full meal, dessert & coffee.
We liked the food & the aquarium was awesome!! I"d suggets asking for a table up away from it though. We were seated at the aquarium & people continually came down & leaned on our chairs, pushed their kids by us right up to the glass, set their camera on the corner of the table. I was dumfound how rude people could be when we were obviously eating. If you are in the 2nd or further back row of tables I think that becomes a non-issue.

CRT (Cinderells) I've never eaten there, we prefer Crystal Palace. The nice trick is get your ADR for an hour before park open. So if MK opens @ 9a, get an 8/8:15 ADR. You can get some lovely pix on Main Street w/no one around. Also you are in/out & head of everyone at the gate around 9am. We've found we get 2 to 4 good rides in before the gate crowd catches up to you.

 

[dawnhaze]

CRT for breakfast - neither DH nor I have ever been - we are really big breakfast people. I usually only meet fur characters, but am not opposed to meeting princesses. Is breakfast decent? I assume it is family style all you can eat like GG or LTT (dinner). Is it a loud assault to the senses. We did breakfast at Hollywood and Vine (with Disney Junior, I think) and I thought DH's head was going to explode from how loud it was - I just kept giving him his coffee so he could wake up!

1900PF for breakfast - never even been in GF at all - worth going to see and eat there? Or just skip the breakfast and see the hotel sometime?

Thanks!

I did both of these meals solo back in January... Haven't been to the others you listed.

I loved the CRT breakfast. The stuffed french toast was great. It's not family style, they bring you a plated meal from a menu, but you can request more than one thing or mix and match sides, and you can have seconds if you want. Some people say the servers will give you attitude if you ask for more food, but I didn't have that experience.

1900PF wasn't as good as CRT food-wise for me, but it was a lovely restaurant with great character interaction. And the food was still slightly above average for a Disney buffet, IMO.

 

[princesslilobess]

A couple of ADRs that I am questioning for our upcoming trip. Just wondering what fellow CF people think!

CR for dinner - keep hearing mixed reviews about this one. Neither of us eat seafood, so we would both be getting the steak and going for the experience/aquarium. Heard that this can be overrun with excited kids wanting to see the fish. Also heard service is slow. ADR is at 7:45PM - assume that means we wouldn't have enough time to finish eating AND see Illuminations?

CRT for breakfast - neither DH nor I have ever been - we are really big breakfast people. I usually only meet fur characters, but am not opposed to meeting princesses. Is breakfast decent? I assume it is family style all you can eat like GG or LTT (dinner). Is it a loud assault to the senses. We did breakfast at Hollywood and Vine (with Disney Junior, I think) and I thought DH's head was going to explode from how loud it was - I just kept giving him his coffee so he could wake up!



Thanks!

I loved CRT at lunch. I went with a friend and we were the only two adults with no kids. The princesses (especially Snow White) really seemed to enjoy some in character banter with us. We had just finished the W and D half and Snow White said we were like heroes. I told her I'm sure she could finish too an she asked of they would let her ride her horse! Lol. The food was fine and the restaurant was a little busy and hectic, but less so than people have been saying CR is, but that was at lunchtime so take it for what its worth.

 

[CynBeth]

CynBeth- Yes! It was the Ripley's aquarium! It was awesome! I just love zoos in general though (i think i said that). I had NO idea there was an aquarium at Epcot until we got there and we went right before our ADR at the Biergarten so we didn't have much time to explore. I know its no Ripley's but it was still cool what little we saw of it.

Meanwhile I don't leave near St. Louis but I'm in Iowa now and grew up in Peoria IL, so I was equidistant between Chicago and St. Louis. Lots of Cubs vs Cards drama.

Yay for CF Midwesterners!

I think I have been to that Ripley's Aquarium. Does it have the tunnel where the sharks swim right over you? I love that!

A few years ago on a trip to Disney we ate at Coral Reef as part of the CP package. We were not near the tank but still enjoyed it. We were unable to get it for CP when we go this Dec but we did book a lunch ADR.

 

[CynBeth]

Last summer SIL, MIL, my mom, a cousin and I all took the Behind the Scenes tour at Busch stadium as well, so if you ever make it to St. Louis, you should put that your to-do list!

You will probably be shocked to hear me say that you should visit Baltimore. We have a nice ballpark and you can take a tour. The Inner Harbor is great with the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, Harborplace, The Constellation, and Fort McHenry the birthplace of our National Anthem a short water taxi ride away. The Maryland Zoo is about 10 min away from downtown and is small but is nice to visit. It is close to DC so if someone had a week's vacation they could visit Baltimore a few days and then spend the rest of the time at a hotel in DC or across the bridge in Arlington, VA visiting the National Zoo, attending a Nats game, seeing the Smithsonian museums and monuments, The Spy Museum, the Newseum, and other historic sites. We live between the 2 so we try to do 1 day trip to Baltimore on a Sun in the summer and a day trip to DC on a different Sun.

 

[zima-cheryl]

You will probably be shocked to hear me say that you should visit Baltimore. We have a nice ballpark and you can take a tour. The Inner Harbor is great with the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, Harborplace, The Constellation, and Fort McHenry the birthplace of our National Anthem a short water taxi ride away. The Maryland Zoo is about 10 min away from downtown and is small but is nice to visit. It is close to DC so if someone had a week's vacation they could visit Baltimore a few days and then spend the rest of the time at a hotel in DC or across the bridge in Arlington, VA visiting the National Zoo, attending a Nats game, seeing the Smithsonian museums and monuments, The Spy Museum, the Newseum, and other historic sites. We live between the 2 so we try to do 1 day trip to Baltimore on a Sun in the summer and a day trip to DC on a different Sun.

We spent a lovely weekend in Baltimore last summer. Great town & way more there than you could do in a weekend. It is absolutely on our "going back to" list!

 

[idiocratic]

You will probably be shocked to hear me say that you should visit Baltimore. We have a nice ballpark and you can take a tour. The Inner Harbor is great with the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, Harborplace, The Constellation, and Fort McHenry the birthplace of our National Anthem a short water taxi ride away. The Maryland Zoo is about 10 min away from downtown and is small but is nice to visit. It is close to DC so if someone had a week's vacation they could visit Baltimore a few days and then spend the rest of the time at a hotel in DC or across the bridge in Arlington, VA visiting the National Zoo, attending a Nats game, seeing the Smithsonian museums and monuments, The Spy Museum, the Newseum, and other historic sites. We live between the 2 so we try to do 1 day trip to Baltimore on a Sun in the summer and a day trip to DC on a different Sun.

I'm not a baseball fan but I love going to Camden Yards. I think it's beautiful. And they are making some great improvements to the harbour area. My favorite is the aquarium though. I haven't been since they changed the huge ray tank though. I really want to go there.

But there's also the dentistry museum Geppi's entertainment museum, Edgar Allan Poe's house, and there used to be the pinball museum but that closed in March . It might be reopening somewhere else though.

The point to my post is that like CynBeth said, there is a lot to do in the city.