ARTICLES AND TIPS ABOUT 175TH STREET RD: 175th Street Rd Family Vacations and Trips with Your Kids

JACKSONVILLE BEACH RESTAURANTS SUCCUMB TO MULTI FAMILY HOUSING BOOM - Just over a month after the First Street Grill's final New Years Eve bash, another popular eatery on the Intracoastal Waterway closes its doors for the last time on February 3rd. The Lighthouse Grill, located at the San Pablo River bridge on Beach Blvd... (

MOROCCO SHOPPING: CHILDREN, STREET VENDORS, AND BARTER - Shopping in Morocco can make your experience more enjoyable and profitable when arming yourself with a little knowledge before the embarke.

NEW YORK CITY LANDMARK: ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL - Nestled among the skyscrapers of the Wall Street financial district, St. Paul's was the church where President George Washington worshipped when New York was the first Capital of the United States. Its history, architectural design, and graveyard.

NEW YORK CITY LANDMARK: ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL - Nestled among the skyscrapers of the Wall Street financial district, St. Paul's was the church where President George Washington worshipped when New York was the first Capital of the United States. Its history, architectural design, and graveyard.

NEW ORLEANS: TRAVEL BRIEF - New Orleans may be large in population, but it hasn't lost its small-town feel. Many families have lived there for generations and pride themselves on the city's classic neighborhoods, Cajun history, and Dixieland jazz. Its most popular tourist attractions, such as Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, the French Quarter, and the Mississippi River, are must-sees, but to get a feel for the heart of the city it is also highly recommended that you visit the jazz clubs and taverns where locals congregate.

DISNEYLAND: TRAVEL BRIEF - Disneyland is more than just a park. It's a vacation complex with hotels, restaurants, guided tours, and loads of entertainment. Take a walk down Main Street U.S.A. to get a taste of pure Americana. Visit Fantasyland to meet your favorite Disney characters. Enter Adventureland for a jungle adventure with ancient darts, snakes, and artifacts. Also experience the surrounding California adventures with the Hollywood Pictures Backlot and Paradise Pier. No matter how long you plan to stay at Disneyland, it's not long enough.

FESTIVALS OF NEW ULM, MINN. - More than a century after Germans settled this town of 14,000, the community above the Minnesota River northwest of Mankato holds fast to its heritage. Greenery and colorful lights trim Minnesota Street, as festivals launch the holiday season.

PORTLAND PUBLIC MARKET - Portland Public Market, Portland Large public market located in a renovated brick and glass building serves a huge variety of food, from fresh fruit and cheesecakes to German sausages and venison. Attraction type: Flea/street market

COMMERCIAL STREET - Commercial Street, Portland Historic street at the edge of the working waterfront area of Portland. Attraction type: Street

MOFFAT- THE TOWN OF CONTRASTS - The main park is a pleasant hub of activity with some very pleasant surroundings (hence the Scotland in bloom award) with a collection of busy little shops on the main street. If you wander up the main street you will find a chemist shop which claims to be one of the

GATWAY TO WALES - PART II - Though considered a thoroughly "English town", Chester's history is greatly intertwined with Wales. When arriving inside the town walls, the visitor will instantly notice the quaint groupings of multi-level black timbered buildings lining Watergate Street, Eastgate Street, and Bridge Street. These buildings, some of the most widely recognized and most photographed

ITALIAN OPERA FOR AMERICAN MUSIC LOVERS - In Italy, opera is just as popular as. well. popular music. People hum familiar arias in the street, on the bus. Small children perform favorite passages at family gatherings. In the United States, Italian opera is also popular-with Italian-Americans and other lovers of fine music. The province of Parma maintains a

ITAEWON - FAME AND INFAMY - [street.jpg] Itaewon. There would not be a foreigner in Korea who has not heard of or visited this district, for it is the center of activity for foreigners in Seoul.

TATO'S SOUL AND THE KING'S CLAIM TO FAME - I have seen Bulgaria go through the tumultuous times of street demonstrations and civil disobedience after the fall of Communism. Yet, looking around at the neighboring countries, I have come to the conclusion that our revolution was indeed gentle. Unlike Rumania, we did not execute our communist dictator. [zhivkov.jpg]Zhivkov died of

ENJOY WINTER ON THE HIGH PLAINS - In the days between Christmas and New Year's Day, snow falls in fat, fluffy flakes. They drift down blanketing the landscape in cottony white. On my street the kids appear bundled in snowsuits, boots, caps and mittens. Scarves wrap their necks in warmth. They kick at the whiteness sending flakes billowing.

POETRY AND THE BLUE MOON IN SEATTLE - From Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) to Richard Hugo (1924-1982), Washington's past is riddled with famous writers and poets who at one time or another lived in or visited our state. Many of them performed at or visited the famous Blue Moon Tavern on 45th Street in the University District of Seattle.

PUT YOUR KIDS ON EASY STREET - Put Your Kids on Easy Street First and foremost, investing for your children should be used as an opportunity to teach, not just a simple gift of liquid assets.

A GOURMET IN BANGKOK NEEDS STREET SMARTS - A Gourmet in Bangkok Needs Street Smarts Despite the infinite scope of excellent eats, visitors often end up with bellies full of insipid pseudo-Thai fare that locals wouldn't go near...

A PARISIAN'S PARIS - A Parisian's Paris Make like a native: Dine at lesser-known spots and eateries replete with local color, but easy on the budget. Take in some local activities, such as the world's largest weekly street-skating event, or a stroll along the tree-lined Canal St. Martin.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE - BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Local Knowledge - Beaufort, South Carolina There are three public marinas in Beaufort, and all offer essential services, but the Downtown Marina, located on Bay Street and adjacent to the park, is the perfect spot for touring.

TRAVEL: HOMETOWN NEWS - Travel: Hometown News Ever notice how spirited and charming Main Street, U.S.A., can be? Maybe it's time you did.

TRAVEL: STREET STYLE - Travel: Street Style Favorite lesser-known markets for an around-the-world shopping spree.

QUEBEC: QUEBEC CITY, ENJOYING SNOW EXTEMES. - Quebec City as a snow vacation for families is perfect. It is made even more perfect when the annual winter carnival is in progress. The party atmosphere is prevalent everywhere. No one is concerned about snow or ice slowing down activities. Larger than life ice sculptures line the park walk just outside the walls of the old city. The festival mascot Bon Homme oversees the festivities. ?Anytime after mid-day festival goers, those not on the ski slopes, will begin to hear the bleating of horns. The sound may originate from the middle of any group on the street. The odd thing is that for sure there will be an answer and usually more than one. Tourists buy these horns and eagerly begin moose calling on their own. Normal looking business folk appear in public places wearing red elf hats and every one is happy.

ILLINOIS: CHICAGO, TAKING THE KIDS. - From the beauty of Lake Michigan and Grant Park to the fireboats on the Chicago River, Chicago is an awesome place. The parks are better than ever and the Sears Tower is still a thrill when it is not in the clouds. Best of all Chicago has traditional neighborhoods easy for visitors to find and to enjoy. Street fairs in the warmer months seem to run continuously; all of them free.?Imagine unending possibilities for fun. Trying a new pizza place every night could take months. The city offers a true glimpse of the creative energy found in the heartland of America.

NEW YORK: NYC, APPLE CORE'S LA QUINTA, A FAMILY DELIGHT. - From the lobby steps the city view is energizing. Vertical neon signs frame both sides of 32nd Street and the striking Korean translations create an exotic feeling. Only steps to the subway the hotel is a secret find and ideal for a NYC family adventure.

MARYLAND: BALTIMORE, TAKING THE KIDS. - Bright colored flowers line parkways; street vendors sell luscious crab cakes and lemon tea. Baltimore is an energizing city with dozens of family vacation options, no matter the season.

TENNESSEE: MEMPHIS, TAKING THE KIDS. - An urban holiday with oodles of discoveries from Pandas and being in the Pink to giant stuffed polar bears and bright red fire engines. Memphis delivers for families plenty of fun stuff. Comfortable and family friendly, the city presents entertainment and history with zest. Where else can you hear the sounds of Beale Street or engage in the drama of Elvis? We have assembled a family vacation action list so you may create your own urban adventure in Memphis.

VIRGINIA: WILLIAMSBURG, LIVING THE HISTORY. - It was almost dark. The air cold and the village street nearly deserted we narrowed our resolve to meet the locals.

CALIFORNIA: ANAHEIM, VISIT DISNEYLAND® RESORT AND CELEBRATE. - As the 50th Disney Anniversary Celebration enters its final months, the fun continues. Witness the most amazing entertainment spectacles in Disneyland® history as "Remember.Dreams Come True" Fireworks Spectacular and Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams fill Disneyland® Park with their amazing magic. While over in Disney's California Adventure® Park, Disney presents the Pixar Film Pals in Block Party Bash, a street extravaganza like no place else on earth.

HOW TO GET AROUND NEW YORK CITY - One family's street-savvy guide to the best places for kids and parents in New York City

THE INTERNATIONAL CHARM OF DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN - One family's street-savvy guide to the best places for kids and parents in New York City

DESTINATIONS: SYDNEY - There is not much to say about food in Sydney except that it is everywhere at all times. There are also cafes and coffee shops every 10 meters on any street, even superhighways people can't walk on, and local law requires at least 50 percent of all people to be in cafe at any given time. Of those in said café, half must be talking loudly on a cell phone ("Yeah, I'm at the cafe, right). If you are on vacation without your cell, I think it is OK to just shout at others as long as you are banal.

DESTINATIONS: KAMAKURA : FOOD - Our suggestion was to pick up some picnic food at the convenience store near the station. If you missed that, or perfer to sample local food, you are still in luck. There are no fast food restaurants in Hase near the Buddha, but the food there really isn't bad, and for a good price. There are many small restaurants. Our family ate a restaurant just across the street from the temple that served noodles (soba) that most kids would like. The restaurant was clean and friendly. Be prepared to order in Japanese, or to use gestures, as little English is spoken.

BEFORE YOU GO: PACKING : LOCKS - Locks are good too. Don't be fooled thinking the little locks on a suitcase will really deter theft. Instead, they will more productively give you a chance to be involved with any child-initiated random suitcase opening. The locks will deter your son's attempt to open the case on a street-side bus stop to "get something" and will give you a chance to avoid opening the case upside down in your room. You have to hold on to the key yourself of course.

ONCE YOU'RE THERE: TAXIS : FINDING A TAXI - It's cold, raining, the kids are crying and all you want is a taxi to take you home. Or maybe you're a little suspicious of hoping into any old taxi off the street. Here are some suggestions.

DESTINATIONS: HAWAII : WAIKIKI: THE BUS - Note the capital "B" on "Bus", because that's how they spell it all over Hawaii. There is really no place you would want to go on the island of Oahu that you can't get to by regular city bus. Adults pay $1.75 and kids 75 cents (exact change only, paper bills accepted). The buses (or perhaps, The Buses) stop all over the main streets in Waikiki, and many have explanatory signs that say stuff like "Jefferson Street via Pearl Harbor."

DESTINATIONS: TOKYO : WHAT TO DO: THE FIRE MUSEUM - Anyone interested in fire engines will enjoy stopping in at a local fire station in Japan. Japan's narrow street require some accommodations, and so fire trucks are smaller, narrower but taller than most we see in the U.S. While fire fighters don't keep Dalmatians in Japan, most will respond to a smile and a request to take a peak.

ONCE YOU'RE THERE : TAXIS - It's cold, raining, the kids are crying and all you want is a taxi to take you home. Or maybe you're a little suspicious of hoping into any old taxi off the street. Here are some suggestions.

DESTINATIONS: SEOUL PLACES TO SEE WITH THE KIDS: INSADONG - Insadong, a street of antique dealers and small art galleries, is a few minutes walk away from Kyongbokgung Palace. On Sundays traffic is more or less blocked off and it is an interesting place to wander around in. It is not, however, a good place to bring young children.

DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE THINGS TO DO: A WALK DOWN NORTH BRIDGE ROAD - Find your way onto North Bridge Road and head away from Raffles Hotel. Watch the street names and you'll see more British influences-Mayfair City, Stamford Street, High Street Centre and more. The sidewalks are wide and flat, with no stroller problems. We didn't see any toilets or water fountains, so be sure to tank up/down at Raffles.

DESTINATIONS: HAWAII NOT FREE BUT WORTH DOING: BISHOP MUSEUM - From Kuhio Avenue heading away from Diamond Head, board the 2 School Street-Middle Street bus and ride to School Street and Kapalama Avenue. Walk toward the ocean on Kapalama Avenue one block to Bernice Street. To return, stand on School Street in the opposite direction from where you alighted and board the 2 Waikiki-Kapiolani Park bus. Buses run about 10- 15 minutes apart.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY/UPPER WEST SIDE; FLAMBOYANT LANDMARK HOTEL, RESTORED FOR TOURISTS - THE HOTEL BELLECLAIRE at 77th Street and Broadway has gone though various phases in ...

FED UP, BERKELEY BEGINS CRACKDOWN ON HOMELESS - The young street people were leaning against a store window, watching the police ...

SUMMER WEEKENDS; CAMPERS, YOUR PARENTS ARE STORMING THE GATES - AT a little before 7:30 on a recent Saturday night, the street outside the main gate ...

NANTUCKET WORRIES THAT ITS PAST IS BEING RENOVATED AWAY - On Orange Street, a winding thoroughfare in the historic Old Town, carpenters are ...

WELCOME, SHHHH... - EVERY so often, strange people arrived at 92 Horatio Street. Some spoke with European ...

ITAEWON - FAME AND INFAMY - [street.jpg] Itaewon. There would not be a foreigner in Korea who has not heard of or visited this district, for it is the center of activity for foreigners in Seoul.

TATO'S SOUL AND THE KING'S CLAIM TO FAME - I have seen Bulgaria go through the tumultuous times of street demonstrations and civil disobedience after the fall of Communism. Yet, looking around at the neighboring countries, I have come to the conclusion that our revolution was indeed gentle. Unlike Rumania, we did not execute our communist dictator. [zhivkov.jpg]Zhivkov died of

ENJOY WINTER ON THE HIGH PLAINS - In the days between Christmas and New Year's Day, snow falls in fat, fluffy flakes. They drift down blanketing the landscape in cottony white. On my street the kids appear bundled in snowsuits, boots, caps and mittens. Scarves wrap their necks in warmth. They kick at the whiteness sending flakes billowing.

POETRY AND THE BLUE MOON IN SEATTLE - From Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) to Richard Hugo (1924-1982), Washington's past is riddled with famous writers and poets who at one time or another lived in or visited our state. Many of them performed at or visited the famous Blue Moon Tavern on 45th Street in the University District of Seattle.

POETRY AND THE BLUE MOON IN SEATTLE - From Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) to Richard Hugo (1924-1982), Washington's past is riddled with famous writers and poets who at one time or another lived in or visited our state. Many of them performed at or visited the famous Blue Moon Tavern on 45th Street in the University District of Seattle.

MOFFAT- THE TOWN OF CONTRASTS - The main park is a pleasant hub of activity with some very pleasant surroundings (hence the Scotland in bloom award) with a collection of busy little shops on the main street. If you wander up the main street you will find a chemist shop which claims to be one of the

GATWAY TO WALES - PART II - Though considered a thoroughly "English town", Chester's history is greatly intertwined with Wales. When arriving inside the town walls, the visitor will instantly notice the quaint groupings of multi-level black timbered buildings lining Watergate Street, Eastgate Street, and Bridge Street. These buildings, some of the most widely recognized and most photographed

ITALIAN OPERA FOR AMERICAN MUSIC LOVERS - In Italy, opera is just as popular as. well. popular music. People hum familiar arias in the street, on the bus. Small children perform favorite passages at family gatherings. In the United States, Italian opera is also popular-with Italian-Americans and other lovers of fine music. The province of Parma maintains a

DESTINATIONS: SYDNEY - There is not much to say about food in Sydney except that it is everywhere at all times. There are also cafes and coffee shops every 10 meters on any street, even superhighways people can't walk on, and local law requires at least 50 percent of all people to be in cafe at any given time. Of those in said café, half must be talking loudly on a cell phone ("Yeah, I'm at the cafe, right). If you are on vacation without your cell, I think it is OK to just shout at others as long as you are banal.

DESTINATIONS: KAMAKURA : FOOD - Our suggestion was to pick up some picnic food at the convenience store near the station. If you missed that, or perfer to sample local food, you are still in luck. There are no fast food restaurants in Hase near the Buddha, but the food there really isn't bad, and for a good price. There are many small restaurants. Our family ate a restaurant just across the street from the temple that served noodles (soba) that most kids would like. The restaurant was clean and friendly. Be prepared to order in Japanese, or to use gestures, as little English is spoken.

BEFORE YOU GO: PACKING : LOCKS - Locks are good too. Don't be fooled thinking the little locks on a suitcase will really deter theft. Instead, they will more productively give you a chance to be involved with any child-initiated random suitcase opening. The locks will deter your son's attempt to open the case on a street-side bus stop to "get something" and will give you a chance to avoid opening the case upside down in your room. You have to hold on to the key yourself of course.

ONCE YOU'RE THERE: TAXIS : FINDING A TAXI - It's cold, raining, the kids are crying and all you want is a taxi to take you home. Or maybe you're a little suspicious of hoping into any old taxi off the street. Here are some suggestions.

DESTINATIONS: HAWAII : WAIKIKI: THE BUS - Note the capital "B" on "Bus", because that's how they spell it all over Hawaii. There is really no place you would want to go on the island of Oahu that you can't get to by regular city bus. Adults pay $1.75 and kids 75 cents (exact change only, paper bills accepted). The buses (or perhaps, The Buses) stop all over the main streets in Waikiki, and many have explanatory signs that say stuff like "Jefferson Street via Pearl Harbor."

DESTINATIONS: TOKYO : WHAT TO DO: THE FIRE MUSEUM - Anyone interested in fire engines will enjoy stopping in at a local fire station in Japan. Japan's narrow street require some accommodations, and so fire trucks are smaller, narrower but taller than most we see in the U.S. While fire fighters don't keep Dalmatians in Japan, most will respond to a smile and a request to take a peak.

ONCE YOU'RE THERE : TAXIS - It's cold, raining, the kids are crying and all you want is a taxi to take you home. Or maybe you're a little suspicious of hoping into any old taxi off the street. Here are some suggestions.

DESTINATIONS: SEOUL PLACES TO SEE WITH THE KIDS: INSADONG - Insadong, a street of antique dealers and small art galleries, is a few minutes walk away from Kyongbokgung Palace. On Sundays traffic is more or less blocked off and it is an interesting place to wander around in. It is not, however, a good place to bring young children.

DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE THINGS TO DO: A WALK DOWN NORTH BRIDGE ROAD - Find your way onto North Bridge Road and head away from Raffles Hotel. Watch the street names and you'll see more British influences-Mayfair City, Stamford Street, High Street Centre and more. The sidewalks are wide and flat, with no stroller problems. We didn't see any toilets or water fountains, so be sure to tank up/down at Raffles.

DESTINATIONS: HAWAII NOT FREE BUT WORTH DOING: BISHOP MUSEUM - From Kuhio Avenue heading away from Diamond Head, board the 2 School Street-Middle Street bus and ride to School Street and Kapalama Avenue. Walk toward the ocean on Kapalama Avenue one block to Bernice Street. To return, stand on School Street in the opposite direction from where you alighted and board the 2 Waikiki-Kapiolani Park bus. Buses run about 10- 15 minutes apart.

DESTINATIONS: SYDNEY FOOD - There is not much to say about food in Sydney except that it is everywhere at all times. There are also cafes and coffee shops every 10 meters on any street, even superhighways people can't walk on, and local law requires at least 50 percent of all people to be in cafe at any given time. Of those in said café, half must be talking loudly on a cell phone ("Yeah, I'm at the cafe, right). If you are on vacation without your cell, I think it is OK to just shout at others as long as you are banal.

DESTINATIONS: KAMAKURA : FOOD - Our suggestion was to pick up some picnic food at the convenience store near the station. If you missed that, or perfer to sample local food, you are still in luck. There are no fast food restaurants in Hase near the Buddha, but the food there really isn't bad, and for a good price. There are many small restaurants. Our family ate a restaurant just across the street from the temple that served noodles (soba) that most kids would like. The restaurant was clean and friendly. Be prepared to order in Japanese, or to use gestures, as little English is spoken.

BEFORE YOU GO: PACKING : LOCKS - Locks are good too. Don't be fooled thinking the little locks on a suitcase will really deter theft. Instead, they will more productively give you a chance to be involved with any child-initiated random suitcase opening. The locks will deter your son's attempt to open the case on a street-side bus stop to "get something" and will give you a chance to avoid opening the case upside down in your room. You have to hold on to the key yourself of course.

ONCE YOU'RE THERE: TAXIS : FINDING A TAXI - It's cold, raining, the kids are crying and all you want is a taxi to take you home. Or maybe you're a little suspicious of hoping into any old taxi off the street. Here are some suggestions.

DESTINATIONS: HAWAII : WAIKIKI: THE BUS - Note the capital "B" on "Bus", because that's how they spell it all over Hawaii. There is really no place you would want to go on the island of Oahu that you can't get to by regular city bus. Adults pay $1.75 and kids 75 cents (exact change only, paper bills accepted). The buses (or perhaps, The Buses) stop all over the main streets in Waikiki, and many have explanatory signs that say stuff like "Jefferson Street via Pearl Harbor."

DESTINATIONS: TOKYO : WHAT TO DO: THE FIRE MUSEUM - Anyone interested in fire engines will enjoy stopping in at a local fire station in Japan. Japan's narrow street require some accommodations, and so fire trucks are smaller, narrower but taller than most we see in the U.S. While fire fighters don't keep Dalmatians in Japan, most will respond to a smile and a request to take a peak.

ONCE YOU'RE THERE : TAXIS - It's cold, raining, the kids are crying and all you want is a taxi to take you home. Or maybe you're a little suspicious of hoping into any old taxi off the street. Here are some suggestions.

DESTINATIONS: SEOUL PLACES TO SEE WITH THE KIDS: INSADONG - Insadong, a street of antique dealers and small art galleries, is a few minutes walk away from Kyongbokgung Palace. On Sundays traffic is more or less blocked off and it is an interesting place to wander around in. It is not, however, a good place to bring young children.

DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE THINGS TO DO: A WALK DOWN NORTH BRIDGE ROAD - Find your way onto North Bridge Road and head away from Raffles Hotel. Watch the street names and you'll see more British influences-Mayfair City, Stamford Street, High Street Centre and more. The sidewalks are wide and flat, with no stroller problems. We didn't see any toilets or water fountains, so be sure to tank up/down at Raffles.

DESTINATIONS: HAWAII NOT FREE BUT WORTH DOING: BISHOP MUSEUM - From Kuhio Avenue heading away from Diamond Head, board the 2 School Street-Middle Street bus and ride to School Street and Kapalama Avenue. Walk toward the ocean on Kapalama Avenue one block to Bernice Street. To return, stand on School Street in the opposite direction from where you alighted and board the 2 Waikiki-Kapiolani Park bus. Buses run about 10- 15 minutes apart.

HANDWRITING: A LOST ART - Danette Lipten talks excitedly about the great lined paper -- it has clouds on the top line and flowers on the bottom -- she found for teaching her first-graders how to form their letters. But some weeks, Lipten uses the paper only for general classwork because she can't fit handwriting into the schedule. Some of her students at the Bank Street School for Children in New York City come into class with bad habits, like forming their uppercase letters from bottom to top or holding their pencil the wrong way. But, says Lipten, "I work only on lowercase letters because that's all I have time for. There are so many things to teach, and it's tricky trying to break bad habits."

A FEW OF HER FAVORITE THINGS - Veteran star of screen and stage, Julie Andrews forever changed the world of family cinema with her unforgettable performances in classics like The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. But her Broadway roots inspired her latest book, The Great American Mousical, which she co-wrote with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. This is a sweet and funny tale that introduces children ages 6 to 8 to the world of musical theater. Here, Andrews shares her motivation for bringing the stage to the page. Q: How was it working with your daughter on another children's book? A: It was particularly wonderful to work on this book because it's sort of right in our own backyard, so to speak. [Her daughter Emma is a founder and co-artistic director of The Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY.] It's about theater and hopefully will intrigue young children into being interested in the theater. We tried to inform as much as we entertain in terms of the story, and it's been a joy to write together.