Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Annmarie Sculpture Garden is located at 13470 Dowell Road in Solomons, Maryland. Solomons is located in southern Maryland, south of Prince Frederick, along Route 4 in Calvert County. The garden has specific hours, so be sure to check their website before visiting. Donations are accepted inside the main exhibit building, and at the Welcome Booth […]
Dunkirk District Park is located at 10750 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Dunkirk, Maryland. The town of Dunkirk is southeast of Washington, D.C. The park is large, and it includes tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, and other sports fields. There’s also a skate park and walking trails. The playground is themed around the Chesapeake Bay. […]
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is a camping and vacation destination in Golden Valley, North Carolina. It sits between the larger cities of Asheville and Charlotte. Each Jellystone Park Camp-Resort is unique, and this location may be one of the most unique. It boasts a large lake with many associated attractions, a full-service restaurant, a mini-golf […]
Reservoir Park is an 85-acre park located at 100 Concert Drive in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The park is home to the National Civil War Museum and the Chutes and Ladders Playground. Chutes and Ladders Playground The Chutes and Ladders Playground opened at the end of June in 2023. It is the first phase of a multi-step […]
Sponsored post – Great Wolf Lodge – Perryville invited us to their grand opening. All opinions are my own. Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland celebrated its grand opening on June 29th, 2023. This new indoor water park resort is the largest of the Great Wolf Lodge family of resorts. It boasts an indoor water […]
Sponsored Post – Soaky Mountain hosted us. All opinions are my own. Soaky Mountain is an outdoor waterpark located at 175 Gists Creek Road in Sevierville, Tennessee. It’s across the street from the Wilderness at the Smokies resort. Sevierville is just north of the popular destinations of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Soaky Mountain waterpark is […]
Sponsored Post – Wilderness at the Smokies hosted us. All opinions are my own. Wilderness at the Smokies is a resort conveniently located just north of the popular vacation destinations of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The resort includes two outdoor waterparks, an indoor waterpark, and many additional activities, amenities, and dining options. Wilderness at the […]
Natural Bridge State Park is located along Interstate 81 in western Virginia. It can either be a destination or place to stretch your legs during a long road trip. The state park is just south of Lexington and north of Roanoke. Natural Bridge State Park’s main feature is the 215-foot tall limestone gorge with natural […]
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is located in East Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The address of the park is 3500 Reservoir Drive in East Fairmount Park. There is free onsite parking. The playground and playhouse are free to visit, however donations are accepted. Note that the indoor playhouse and outdoor playground have particular hours […]
Point Lookout State Park is located on the southern tip of Maryland just south of St Mary’s City. The Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River surround the park. The state park includes a lighthouse, beach, picnicking area, replica of a Civil War fort, and fishing pier. Note that since this is a Maryland State Park, there’s […]