WHAT TO DO ON A SUMMER VACAY

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You’re ready to get out and go, but what should you do when you get there? Staypineapple hotels are located exactly where you want to be to take advantage of having all the fun while on vacation.

Museums are a great place to visit to learn about the city you are in, take a look into the past or just soak up some art and culture. We’ve got a few recommendations in our Staypineapple cities to help you get started. 

New York

The Met in New York City

 
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, colloquially "the Met", is the largest art museum in the United States. Its permanent collection contains over 2 million works, spanning over 5,000 years, divided among 17 curatorial departments.

Chicago

AIC in Chicago

 
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The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest & largest art museums in the United States. Housing a collection that spans centuries and the globe including iconic works such as Pablo Picasso’s The Old Guitarist and Grant Wood’s American Gothic.

San Francisco

Cal Academy in San Francisco

 
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The California Academy of Sciences is home to an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and world-class research and educational programs. It is also topped by a 2.5-acre living-roof, which is a crucial part of its eco-friendly design and operations in Golden Gate Park.

Boston

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum in Boston

 
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At the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, you can be a part of the famous event that forever changed the course of American history through a multi-sensory experience that includes live actors, interactive exhibits, and full-scale replica 18th-century sailing vessels!

Seattle

MoPOP in Seattle

 
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The Museum of Pop Culture is a leading-edge non-profit Museum designed by internationally acclaimed architect Frank O. Gehry. MoPOP’s mission is to make creative expression a life changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities. 

Portland

OMSI in Portland

 
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The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry is home to five halls crammed with more than 200 interactive natural-science and technology exhibits and labs, a motion simulator, the Kendall Planetarium, & the state’s most technologically advanced four-story-screen movie theater.

San Diego

Balboa Park in San Diego

 
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Balboa Park is a cultural oasis that includes 17 museums, gardens galore and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. At 1,200 acres, it’s one of North America’s most iconic urban parks and a must see on any visit to San Diego. There is no shortage of things to see and do.

We also want to ensure you have a good night’s sleep after all that exploring so be sure to book early and save up to 20% off at any Staypineapple hotel.