Anyone have any money saving tips for weekend family trips ...

The easiest and often cheapest thing to do is to just find a nearby hotel with a pool that is family friendly. A 3 year old will not know if you drove 10 miles or 100 miles. It is the experience of being away from home that will be the thrill. ... An activity that our kids have really enjoyed at that age is riding scenic railroads. There is a great one over in WV at Cass Scenic Railroad. You could probably camp or stay in a cabin at the state park there relatively ...