Rosie's Words

Destination guides, travel tips, and seasonal inspiration for your next family adventure.

Rosie Approved: Chicago Children's Museum — A+ Family Score

Rosie Approved: Chicago Children's Museum — A+ Family Score

Chicago Children's Museum earns our first Rosie Approved A+ score (81/100). Three floors of hands-on exhibits, 4.6 stars from 6,900+ families.

Mar 26, 20267 min read
Beyond the Mouse: Our Favorite Orlando Spots That Aren't Disney

Beyond the Mouse: Our Favorite Orlando Spots That Aren't Disney

The best non-Disney family activities in Orlando: Gatorland, Kennedy Space Center, beaches & more. Prices, hotel picks, and a $435 sample day plan.

Feb 9, 20269 min read
Phoenix Spring Break 2026: Desert Pools, Spring Training & Scenic Hikes

Phoenix Spring Break 2026: Desert Pools, Spring Training & Scenic Hikes

Family guide to Phoenix spring break 2026 — resort water parks, free desert hikes, spring training baseball, the Pompeii exhibit, and a tested 5-day itinerary.

Feb 1, 202613 min read
35 Affordable Family Winter Activities in California (2026)

35 Affordable Family Winter Activities in California (2026)

35 budget-friendly winter activities for families across California — free tide pools, $10 sledding, free museum days, and more with exact prices and dates.

Dec 28, 20256 min read
Winter Break 2025: 15 Family-Friendly Holiday Activities in the 5 Biggest US Metro Areas

Winter Break 2025: 15 Family-Friendly Holiday Activities in the 5 Biggest US Metro Areas

15 family-friendly holiday activities across NYC, LA, Chicago, Dallas & Houston — all confirmed running during the Dec 23–Jan 2 winter break window.

Dec 23, 20255 min read
Cozy cabin on a lake

Three Wisconsin Winter Getaways That Actually Work With Kids

Three tested Wisconsin winter getaways for families — Northwoods cabin escape, Dells waterparks + skiing, or a Madison city break with free museums and great food.

Dec 21, 20255 min read
10 Family Destinations Worth the Drive (That You Won't Find on Every "Best Of" List)

10 Family Destinations Worth the Drive (That You Won't Find on Every "Best Of" List)

10 under-the-radar family destinations you won't find on most lists — ghost ship kayaking, free hot springs, cliff dwellings you can walk inside, and more.

Dec 15, 202514 min read
Family customizing their trip itinerary with Go With Rosie planner

Your Trip, Your Way: Why We Built an Itinerary Builder That Actually Lets You Build

Most itinerary tools either lock you in or abandon you. Go With Rosie gives you smart, family-tested recommendations with total flexibility to customize everything.

Nov 27, 20254 min read
Family dealing with rainy weather on a Florida vacation

We Packed for Sunshine. Florida Had Other Plans.

When a Florida family trip gets rained out, most families are stuck with no backup plan. Here's the story that inspired Go With Rosie's Replan a Day feature.

Nov 27, 20254 min read
Why This Tech Moment Is Different for Families

Why This Tech Moment Is Different for Families

Most travel recommendations fail because they have zero context about your family. Go With Rosie uses real family experience data to surface what genuinely works.

Nov 27, 20254 min read
Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is

Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is

No data selling, no paid placements, no ads. Go With Rosie is free to plan — we only make money from hotel bookings. Here's how our business model works.

Nov 27, 20254 min read