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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien, this movie finds a curious Hobbit named Bilbo Baggins journeying to the Lonely Mountain with a raucous group of Dwarves to reclaim their homeland and a lost treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug.
Seaside Christmas Destinations
As the weather cools and every street corner gets dressed in holiday best, the excitement of celebrating the season takes…
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
The Twilight Saga comes to a close with this movie, which picks up after the birth of Renesmee, the half-human half-vampire offspring of Bella and Edward Cullen. But the little one sparks a threat from the evil Volturi.
Skyfall
Daniel Craig returns as James Bond and finds his loyalty to M (Judi Dench) tested when her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack from an ex-agent, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Zip-line Vacations
You want the kids to get back to nature, but in a multimedia world, it’s hard to grab their attention…
North Fork Ranch
Nestled in a verdant valley about 70 miles west of Denver, North Fork Ranch looks like something out of a…
Visit Prince Edward Island, Canada, or Mason, Texas
Do you remember the first book that captured your heart? See those stories come to life when you share your…
Hotel Transylvania
Monsters have the perfect getaway in Hotel Transylvania, a high-end resort built by Dracula to keep his daughter Mavis safe from humans. But the Count goes into overprotective mode when a human boy discovers the resort and falls for Mavis.
House at the End of the Street
Jennifer Lawrence stars as a teen named Elissa who moves with her mom to a new town, where they find themselves living next door to a house with a mysterious past.
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville, 972/219-7980; ias.unt.edu/llela Hours: Friday–Sunday 7am–7pm March–October; Friday–Sunday 7am–5pm November–February Admission: $5; free for…
Lakeside Retreats
Looking to squeeze in some last-minute splashing before summer fades? How about taking the family out for some fun on…
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton play a childless couple who bury a box in their garden containing all of their wishes for a child. Soon, a boy mysteriously appears in their house, dirty and with leaves attached to his legs.
Step Up Revolution
When Emily arrives in Miami with dreams of becoming a professional dancer, she sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew and flash mob whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily’s father’s development plans.
The Bourne Legacy
This fourth movie in the Bourne franchise stars Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross, a superhuman government agent who goes rogue as he finds himself in a life-and-death situation that links back to the events of the previous three films.
Mountain Retreats
"For purple mountain majesties, above the fruited plain!” Even the youngest of school children knows this stirring anthem by heart,…
Rough Creek Lodge
Make the short drive over to Glen Rose to stay in the not-so-rough Rough Creek Lodge.
Making Playtime a Priority
The importance of playtime isn’t just for the kids in your household. Everyone can benefit from a game of capture the flag or dressing up the family dog.
Wiggle with the NYLO
Kids will love the indoor play center, and parents will enjoy a local, luxurious retreat.
Walt Disney World
Catch Disney Fever and read our trips for planning the perfect family vacation.