Travel

The Bunny Museum – a Quirky, Hoppy & Unforgettable Pasadena Pit Stop

We love bunnies! Heck we even own a pet bunny. And being that I love visiting weird and wacky places when traveling, it’s no surprise the Bunny Museum made it to my must-see list!

Where – Located at 2605 Lake Avenue in Altadena, CA is an LA County spot directly north of Pasadena so whenever visiting Pasadena, remember to add this pit stop to your list!

What is it? It’s a museum featuring rabbit-related items and it is Guinness Book certified to be the world’s largest collection!

While it might not be the most beautifully displayed museum (it’s more akin to a hoarder’s house), it IS the most extensive, interesting collection under one niche category that I have ever witnessed. We had so much fun exploring and discovering new finds aisle after aisle.

Imagine an I Spy book come to life!

There were treasures to be had everywhere! My 8 year old daughter enjoyed figuring out all the various categorical displays: white stuffed bunnies, ceramic bunnies, bunny mugs, bunny slippers, bunny food items, St, Patrick day bunnies… the list went on and on!

Bunny ties, anyone?

How /why did this start? 1993 Steve gave Candace a stuffed bunny because of the honey bunny nickname she gave him. And from then on, they exchanged DAILY bunny gifts to one another eventually amassing a collection so large that they decided to open a bunny museum (their Pasadena house) to the public. In 2017, after their collection grew to over 34,000 bunny themed items, they moved the museum to a former art gallery space in its current Altadena location.

What to know before you go- only kids 4 and under are free. Adults $12, kids 5-12 $8, seniors and military $10. Restrooms are on-site and street parking is available. Pet bunnies are allowed in but are only to be carried. Live bunnies and cats can be seen inside but this is not a petting zoo. They do not offer an Easter egg hunt or pictures with the Easter bunny. (But they SHOULD)!! And note they do NOT allow you to bring your own purses and backpacks so leave them in the car. Lockers are available for $1 each otherwise. Lastly, masks are required. And true bunny enthusiasts can opt for an annual membership which includes access into members only rooms and special events.

So what do you think? Would you want to visit?

For 5 weird and wacky places to see in Tokyo, click here!

Woodloch Resort a Spring/Summer Pandemic – Related Review

Woodloch Resort -what is it?

Woodloch Resort is America’s #1 rated, family resort according to USA Today!  We last visited the all-inclusive, Woodloch Resort during the winter season and I wrote all about the 5 reasons families must visit in this post.    THIS post features what’s NEW at Woodloch and what to expect during the pandemic.  And it will showcase all the family-fun recreational activities to be had during the spring and summer seasons.   Read on and make sure to share with another family that would love this!  We actually went with another family the last time and it’s such a popular place to travel with family, and is a popular meeting place for reunions and team-building groups.  But before we get into that, here is a quick overview from Trip Advisor.

Why Woodloch Resort?

If you’re looking for a family road trip from the NY area, THIS is the perfect spot.  Just 3 hours away from NYC, Haley, PA will transport you from the concrete jungle to a woodsy, secluded area in the pristine, Pocono Mountains lake region.  Here, you’ll immerse yourself in nature, breathe fresh air while frolicking through its 1200 acres, and enjoy lakefront views like this.   It’s a serene and much-needed getaway for most New Yorkers.   And it will truly feel like the escape you needed after a long lockdown.  You’ll be surprised to find that while being a rural getaway, it’s so easy to jam-pack with so much family fun!  Normally, I’m the social director of the family – researching, planning, and figuring out how to occupy our time while getting us place to place in the city. Here at Woodloch, there is so much to do and it’s all amazingly on-site making my activity coordination responsibilities SO much easier.  Note, there is no traditional kids club where you can drop off your children. This family-owned resort is more about spending time together and making new memories.  And I promise you, you WILL!

What to do at Woodloch

Family activities that encourage teamwork include options such as: family feud, Olympics, trivia contests, beach volleyball and scavenger hunts.  There are also baking contests, carnival activities, petting zoos, and (for-an-additional-fee), jewelry making and painting classes.

J loved her painting class ($30) and the jewelry making ($5-10 extra).  For the sporty types, there was golfing, tennis, basketball, rock climbing and archery. For water-lovers, there’s boating, paddle-boarding, swimming (indoors and outdoors), bumper boats and even a waterslide that drops swimmers into shallow lake water.   For laid-back vacationers, there’s bocce, shuffleboard, putt putt, drum circles, cooking demos and bingo.  Teens will love the zip line and climbing wall (both activities require you to be 13 and up),  archery (10 and up), escape room (extra fee), dance parties, go karting, the arcade, and swimming.  Little ones will love the bumper cars, junior go-karts, indoor and outdoor playgrounds (outdoor playground is NEW this year), the arts and crafts room, daily activities in the kids club, bumper bowling, the toddler indoor play space and (indoor) splash zone.  You could stay there all week and still not be able to finish everything you want to – there is just SO much to do and try!  NOTE – to keep safe during covid times, activities were booked through a new app registration system which allowed for ensuring limited capacity, contact tracing and proper sterilization of equipment in between bookings.  Click here to learn more about Woodloch’s wellness standards and how they’re ensuring both safety and fun!

Dining at Woodloch

Let me know if you have any questions about Woodloch or their spa in the comments below!  I’d be happy to answer based on our two trips there.  Again, see this post about all their winter activities and 5 reasons families need to visit Woodloch. And make sure to share this post with a friend!

Many thanks to the Woodloch team for hosting us!  Your hospitality is unmatched and we have such fond memories of Woodloch and our stay there.

We were hosted but all opinions are 100% my own.