Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Note that trails can be closed due to conditions. Always check the park website before heading out. Stony Brook State Park is located at 10820 Route 36 South in Dansville, New York. Dansville is in Western New York state. It is just about an hour drive south of Rochester. The park features several waterfalls viewable […]
High Peaks Resort is located along the main street in the walkable town of Lake Placid, New York. Lake Placid was home to the Winter Olympics twice and features a quaint downtown with restaurants and shopping, plus the Lake Placid Olympics Museum and many outdoor attractions. High Peaks Resort has an expansive lobby with a […]
The Funplex has three locations, two in New Jersey and one in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This post will focus on their Mount Laurel location. Mount Laurel is located close to the Pennsylvania border in New Jersey. It’s also close to Philadelphia. The Funplex is an indoor / outdoor (seasonal) family entertainment center with a […]
Lapp Valley Farm has three locations in the Lancaster area. Their farm is located at 244 Mentzer Road in New Holland. At the farm, there’s a creamery with a large deck for enjoying your ice cream. You can also view their cows and play on the small tractor playset. Another Lapp Valley Farm location is […]
Hershey Farm Resort is located at 240 Hartman Bridge Road in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The resort is close to the driveway which leads to the Sight & Sound Theatre, and a couple of miles from Route 30. The resort includes a grand smorgasbord, café, shops, and overnight accommodations including an outdoor pool in the summer. On […]
Penn Township Community Park is located at 4601 Grandview Road in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The park was recently renovated from a wooden play structure to a new playground. The playground is located a short walk from the large parking lot. A few steps lead to the main playground, or it can be accessed from the side […]
Disclosure: This article about The Strong may contain affiliate links. Been There Done That with Kids makes a small commission from these links if you make a purchase, but it’s at no additional cost to you. The Strong National Museum of Play is located at 1 Manhattan Square Drive in Rochester, New York. The museum features […]
The Wild Center is located at 45 Museum Drive in Tupper Lake, New York. Tupper Lake is close to Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. The Wild Center is an interactive natural history center, with both inside and outside exhibits and activities. From climbing in a spider net to learning about climate science, The Wild Center […]
Disclosure: This article about Stonewall Resort may contain affiliate links. Been There Done That with Kids makes a small commission from these links if you make a purchase, but it’s at no additional cost to you. Stonewall Resort is located at 940 Resort Drive in Roanoke, West Virginia. The resort sits inside the Stonewall Resort State […]
Pennsylvania is full of amazing lakes to take a dip in during the summer. Check out this list of lakes for swimming near Pennsylvania. Be sure to check the websites of the state park before venturing out, as lake levels and safety could change, resulting in closure. Be sure to follow safety precautions, as natural […]