Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Much To Be Done: Family Travel Blog: Destinations, Attractions and Restaurants ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://muchtobedone.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Holland America vs. Disney Cruise: What Almost 20 Disney Cruises Taught Us About Trying Something New](https://muchtobedone.com/holland-america-vs-disney-cruise/): Comparing Holland America vs Disney Cruise after nearly 20 DCL sailings — real differences in itineraries, food, service, and value. - [Visiting Sky Lagoon in Iceland: Getting There, Timing It Right, and What to Expect](https://muchtobedone.com/visiting-sky-lagoon-in-iceland/): Visiting Sky Lagoon in Iceland? Here's the best time to go, every way to get there from Reykjavik, and which tickets to book. - [Boston Travel Guide: History, Food, and Day Trips Worth Taking](https://muchtobedone.com/boston-travel-guide/): Our Boston travel guide covers where to stay, Fenway Park, North End food, and easy day trips to Salem, Martha's Vineyard, and the Maine coast. - [Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour: Bourbon, Art, and a Wax-Dipped Bottle to Remember](https://muchtobedone.com/makers-mark-distillery-tour/): Our Maker's Mark distillery tour included wax dipping, a Chihuly glass exhibit, and lunch at Star Hill Provisions. Here's what to expect. - [Mike’s Pastry vs. Modern Pastry: Which Boston Cannoli Wins?](https://muchtobedone.com/mikes-pastry-vs-modern-pastry-boston/): We've eaten at both North End Boston cannoli legends. Here's our honest, firsthand verdict on Mike's Pastry vs Modern Pastry — no fence-sitting. - [Dublin, Ireland Travel Guide: What to See in a Weekend](https://muchtobedone.com/dublin-ireland-travel-guide/): Our Dublin Ireland travel guide covers EPIC Museum, Trinity College, Temple Bar, and more, with honest takes on what's worth your time. - [The Titanic Travel Guide: Museums, Memorials, and the Real Story](https://muchtobedone.com/titanic-travel-guide/): Our firsthand titanic travel guide covers Pigeon Forge, Belfast, Liverpool, and Southampton. Real places we've visited, real trip-planning tips. - [The Whycation Isn’t About Slowing Down. It’s About Not Settling](https://muchtobedone.com/whycation-travel-tips/): We keep failing at slow travel. Here's how digging past the obvious tour or pub taught us what a real whycation actually looks like. - [Longfellow’s Wayside Inn: America’s Oldest Inn Review](https://muchtobedone.com/longfellows-wayside-inn-review/): Our honest review of Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA. America’s oldest operating inn, a memorable meal, and grounds worth exploring. - [Walking the Boston Freedom Trail: A Quick Tour or a Full-Day Deep Dive](https://muchtobedone.com/walking-the-boston-freedom-trail/): Walking the Boston Freedom Trail? We've done it two ways: a half-day overview and a full-day deep dive. Here's how to choose the right pace. - [Midwest Baseball Road Trip: Stadiums, Minor League Parks, and Field of Dreams](https://muchtobedone.com/midwest-baseball-road-trip/): Plan a Midwest baseball road trip your way. MLB stops, minor league parks, Louisville Slugger Museum, and Field of Dreams in Iowa. - [Salem Day Trip From Boston: History, Witches, and the Perfect Day](https://muchtobedone.com/salem-day-trip-from-boston/): Plan the perfect Salem day trip from Boston with our one-day itinerary: how to get there, witch trial sites, Hocus Pocus spots, and a famous lobster roll. - [On the Field at Fenway: Our Exclusive 8am Tour Experience](https://muchtobedone.com/fenway-park-tour/): We got exclusive 8am field access on the Fenway Park tour before anyone else arrived. Here's what to expect, what to see, and how to book it. - [Ohio Travel Guide: The Best Destinations Worth Visiting](https://muchtobedone.com/ohio-travel-guide/): Our Ohio travel guide covers the best destinations, attractions, and restaurants across the Buckeye State. More here than most travelers realize. - [Presidential Library Travel Tips: A Guide to America’s Most Underrated Attractions](https://muchtobedone.com/presidential-library-travel-tips/): Our presidential library travel tips cover Reagan, Truman, Ford and Lincoln. Essential advice for visiting America's most underrated historical attractions. - [Disney Cruise Tips: What Nearly 20 Cruises Has Taught Us](https://muchtobedone.com/disney-cruise-tips/): Disney Cruise tips from experienced cruisers with nearly 20 sailings. From booking strategies to favorite itineraries, here is everything we have learned. - [First Time European Travel Tips: What We Wish We Had Known](https://muchtobedone.com/first-time-european-travel-tips/): First time European travel tips from experienced travelers. Booking strategies, shoulder season advice, and what we wish we had known before our first trip. - [Florida Travel Guide: The Best Destinations Worth Visiting](https://muchtobedone.com/florida-travel-guide/): Our Florida travel guide covers Key West, Disney World, Spring Training, Sarasota and St. Augustine. There is always more to do in Florida. - [Baseball Tourism Guide: How to See America Through Its Ballparks](https://muchtobedone.com/baseball-tourism/): Baseball tourism is one of the best ways to travel. We've visited nearly 30 MLB parks and share how we plan trips and which ballparks are worth the visit. - [London Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know](https://muchtobedone.com/london-travel-guide/): Your complete London travel guide covering royal palaces, food and pub culture, Beatles landmarks, and practical tips for making the most of your visit. - [Harry Potter London Tour in 3 Hours: The Ultimate Black Taxi Guide](https://muchtobedone.com/harry-potter-london-tour-black-taxi-guide/): Plan the ultimate Harry Potter London tour in just 3 hours with our Black Taxi guide. Visit iconic filming locations from Diagon Alley to Platform 9¾. - [The Ohio State Reformatory Shawshank Redemption Prison Tour](https://muchtobedone.com/ohio-state-reformatory-shawshank/): The Ohio State Reformatory Shawshank is located at 100 Reformatory Road in Mansfield, Ohio, which is just a couple of minutes north of US-30. For us, this is a great destination because the attraction brings together a couple of our interests -- old prisons and movie history. - [The Ultimate Guide to Louisville Slugger Museum Tour](https://muchtobedone.com/louisville-slugger-museum-tour/): The Louisville Slugger Museum Tour compares All-Star Experience to general admission — Bat Vault access, a custom bat, and if it's worth it. - [Review of The Golden Lamb Ohio Haunted Restaurant](https://muchtobedone.com/golden-lamb-ohio-haunted-restaurant/): The Golden Lamb Ohio Haunted Restaurant dates to 1803, with ghost stories, presidential visits, and the fried chicken that makes it worth the trip. - [Southampton England Travel Guide: Pre-Cruise Plans & Sights](https://muchtobedone.com/southampton-england-travel-guide/): If you've taken a British Isles or Northern European cruise, chances are your journey started or ended in Southampton, England. That was the case for us. We made the best of our time pre-cruise to check out the sights and rich history of this southern English port town.  - [Best Places to See Manatees in Florida: TECO and Crystal River](https://muchtobedone.com/best-places-to-see-manatees-in-florida/): Manatees have been a mystical creatures for centuries, and today, finding the best places to see manatees in Florida is a top priority for nature lovers. It is estimated that there are around 10,000 Florida manatees alive, so getting a chance to see a bunch of them all in one place is pretty special.  - [Titanic Belfast Review: Is the World’s Top Attraction Worth It?](https://muchtobedone.com/titanic-belfast-review/): More than 110 years later, we are still fascinated by the sinking of the Titanic. That is certainly the case with us -- we've incorporated trips to see traveling Titanic exhibits as well as the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and historic locations in and around Southampton, UK. So a visit to the Titanic Museum Belfast was a must visit stop for us. Here is our Titanic Belfast review. - [Why a Monasterboice Day Trip Dublin Belongs on Your Ireland Itinerary](https://muchtobedone.com/monasterboice-day-trip-dublin/): Plan your Monasterboice day trip Dublin and explore ancient Celtic crosses and medieval ruins at one of Ireland's most historic monastic sites. - [Historic Thurman Cafe Columbus Ohio, Food, Review & Vibe](https://muchtobedone.com/thurman-cafe-columbus-ohio/): Thurman Cafe Columbus Ohio is famous for burgers the size of dinner plates. Here's our honest take on the food, the vibe, and what to order. - [Bruges Travel Guide: Waffles, Chocolate, Beer & Canal Tours](https://muchtobedone.com/bruges-travel-guide/): Bruges, Belgium is known as the Venice of the north, and it is quick to see why as you make your way into town. Bruges is a picturesque medieval city with an intricate canal system and stunning architecture that feels like stepping into a living postcard. Here is our Bruges travel guide for one of the most beautiful cities we've ever visited. - [Step Inside the Movie: Visiting the Milan Indiana Hoosiers Museum](https://muchtobedone.com/milan-indiana-hoosiers-museum/): Discover the Milan Indiana Hoosiers Museum dedicated to the legendary 1954 Milan Indians basketball championship that inspired the movie Hoosiers. - [What to Expect on the Ultimate Haunted Indianapolis Ghost Tour](https://muchtobedone.com/haunted-indianapolis-ghost-tour/): Explore the haunted Indianapolis ghost tour downtown. Discover the spookiest stories and paranormal hotspots in Indiana's most haunted city. - [Inside the Walt Disney Studios Tour: A Magical VIP Experience](https://muchtobedone.com/walt-disney-studios-tour/): Go inside the Walt Disney Studios Tour for a magical VIP experience. Discover what to expect on this exclusive behind the scenes Hollywood studio tour. - [Belfast Black Cab Tour: Explore the Troubles and Peace Wall](https://muchtobedone.com/belfast-black-cab-tour/): Our review of the Belfast Black Cab Tour exploring the Troubles and Peace Wall. One of Belfast's most powerful and unmissable experiences. - [Best Desserts in Dublin: A Local Sweet Tooth Guide](https://muchtobedone.com/best-desserts-in-dublin/): Discover the best desserts in Dublin including Off Beat Donuts and Murphy's Ice Cream. Our guide to satisfying your sweet tooth in Ireland's capital city. - [Finding Neverland: Our Review of the Peter Pan Afternoon Tea Aqua Shard](https://muchtobedone.com/peter-pan-afternoon-tea-aqua-shard/): Wondering what to wear to Peter Pan afternoon tea at Aqua Shard? Here's the real dress code, what's included, and if it's worth the price. - [Step Into History at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum](https://muchtobedone.com/truman-presidential-library/): Discover the Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri — exhibits, artifacts, and the legacy of America's 33rd president. - [Negro Leagues Museum Honors Black Baseball History in Kansas City](https://muchtobedone.com/negro-leagues-museum-kansas-city/): The Negro Leagues Museum Kansas City honors the rich history of Black baseball in America — a must-see attraction for sports and history fans. - [Walt Disney Hometown Museum Marceline: Exploring Disney’s Roots](https://muchtobedone.com/walt-disney-hometown-museum-marceline-missouri/): Planning a visit to the Walt Disney Hometown Museum Marceline? Here's what tickets cost, what's inside, and why this small Missouri town matters. - [Field of Dreams Iowa: Playing Catch where Hollywood Made History](https://muchtobedone.com/field-of-dreams-iowa/): Discover the Field of Dreams Iowa in Dyersville — a baseball fan's paradise. Our guide to visiting this iconic movie location and American landmark. - [Savor the Smoke: Our Ultimate 24-Hour Kansas City BBQ Tour](https://muchtobedone.com/kansas-city-bbq-tour/): Savor the smoke on our flavor-packed Kansas City BBQ tour. Discover the best barbecue restaurants and smoked meat experiences in Kansas City Missouri. - [The Ultimate Edinburgh Scotland Travel Guide: Castles, Pubs, and Royal Miles](https://muchtobedone.com/edinburgh-scotland-travel-guide/): This Edinburgh Scotland travel guide covers castles, whisky bars, and centuries of history. Here's what to see, where to eat, and how to plan your visit. - [Inside the Titanic Museum Pigeon Forge Is a Must-See Experience](https://muchtobedone.com/titanic-museum-pigeon-forge/): Discover the Titanic Museum Pigeon Forge for a must-see experience. Explore stunning exhibits and artifacts that make this Tennessee attraction unforgettable. - [Florida Spring Training Guide for Pirates, Orioles and Red Sox](https://muchtobedone.com/florida-spring-training-guide/): Your complete Florida spring training guide for Pirates, Orioles and Red Sox fans. Discover the best stadiums, tips and spring training experiences. - [Morning in America: Visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum](https://muchtobedone.com/ronald-reagan-presidential-museum/): Visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum in Simi Valley California. Discover exhibits and the legacy of America's 40th president on your next visit. - [The Birthplace of Aviation: A Journey Through Dayton Ohio Aviation History](https://muchtobedone.com/dayton-ohio-aviation-history/): Explore Dayton Ohio aviation history through the Wright Brothers' legacy and the National Museum of the US Air Force on your next Midwest visit. - [Prime Rib and Pixie Dust: Exploring the Tam O’Shanter Inn Los Angeles](https://muchtobedone.com/tam-oshanter-inn-los-angeles/): Tam O'Shanter Inn Los Angeles has served Scottish comfort food since 1922, with Walt Disney as a regular. Here's our honest review and what to order. - [Dodger Stadium Baseball History: The Ultimate Behind-the-Scenes Tour Guide](https://muchtobedone.com/dodger-stadium-baseball-history/): Explore Dodger Stadium and its rich baseball history in Los Angeles. Discover tours, tips, and what makes this iconic MLB venue a must-visit attraction.Explore Dodger Stadium baseball history in Los Angeles. Discover tours, tips, and what makes this iconic MLB venue a must-visit attraction in California. - [The Century-Old Reuben: Why You Must Visit Shapiro’s Deli Indianapolis](https://muchtobedone.com/shapiros-deli-indianapolis/): Discover Shapiro's Deli Indianapolis — one of America's most iconic Jewish delis. Our honest review of the legendary tastes at this Indianapolis institution. - [Top St. Augustine Restaurants: 4 Reviews of Must-Try Local Eats](https://muchtobedone.com/st-augustine-restaurants-guide/): Discover the top St. Augustine restaurants with our reviews of 4 must-try local eats. Your complete guide to the best dining in historic St. Augustine Florida. ## Pages - [Travel Tips](https://muchtobedone.com/travel-tips/): Welcome to our Travel Tips, practical advice drawn from firsthand experience. Whether you're planning your first European adventure, considering a Disney Cruise, or mapping out a baseball tourism road trip, we share what we've learned along the way. Each of our travel tips are grounded in real travel, not guesswork. Be sure to explore our latest destinations, attractions and restaurants. Follow our adventures on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for the latest updates. - [Travel Guides](https://muchtobedone.com/travel-guides/): Welcome to our Travel Guides, comprehensive resources organized by destination and interest. Whether you're planning a trip to London, exploring baseball tourism across America, or looking for the best restaurants in the Midwest, we've got you covered. Each guide draws on our firsthand experiences and links to our detailed articles along the way. Be sure to check out our posts, which are frequently updated with the latest reviews of destinations, attractions and restaurants. Follow our adventures on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for the latest updates. - [Home](https://muchtobedone.com/): Welcome to Much To Be Done travel blog. This blog is your guide to travel, food, and culinary adventures worldwide. From hidden gems in Europe to iconic destinations across the globe like London, the Much To Be Done travel blog will share honest restaurant reviews, must-see attractions, and expert travel tips to help you travel smarter and eat better. Whether you're planning your next trip or just dreaming about it, you've come to the right place. - [Blog](https://muchtobedone.com/blog/) - [FAQ](https://muchtobedone.com/much-to-be-done-travel-faq/): Welcome to the Much To Be Done travel FAQ, your go-to resource for questions about the site, how we travel, and the places we've been. These are the questions we get asked most often, about the site, about how we travel, and about the places we've been. If you don't find what you're looking for here, reach out through our Contact page. We're happy to help. - [Contact Us](https://muchtobedone.com/contact-much-to-be-done/): We love hearing from fellow travelers. Whether you have a question about somewhere we've been, a tip for somewhere we should go next, or just want to say hello — we're all ears. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. - [About Us](https://muchtobedone.com/much-to-be-done-family-travel-blog/): Much To Be Done is a family travel journal built by three people who believe experiences matter more than things. We're Pete, Ruth, and Eric and we've been collecting memories together for a long time. This site is where we keep them. We built it as much for us as for anyone reading it. Especially for our son, so that someday he can look back and remember exactly what it felt like to be there. Much To Be Done family travel blog is our record of everywhere we've been and everything we've experienced along the way.