Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Disclosure: This post about Hershey Children’s Museum has an affiliate link. Meaning, at no additional cost to you, Been There Done That with Kids may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Hershey Children’s Museum is located at 3065 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, Pennsylvania. It’s across the street from Adventure Sports and not far […]
First Energy Stadium is located at 1900 Centre Ave in Reading, Pennsylvania, and is home to the Reading Fightin Phils baseball team. Reading is located between Lancaster and Allentown. This historic baseball stadium has many ticket options. One of the ticket options is the Character Pool Party, which includes access to a small set of […]
Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour is located in Waterbury, Vermont, which is just east of Burlington. The address is 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road. Factory tours can be reserved online, and it is best to reserve them ahead, as they often sell out. When arriving at Ben & Jerry’s, there’s plenty of parking, and some parking is […]
Keep in mind that waterfalls can run dry at Thacher State Park, so visit during a wet time in the season to see the waterfalls at their best. Thacher State Park visitor’s center is located at 830 Thacher Park Road in Voorheesville, New York. Voorheesville is just west of Albany. The park features cliff faces, […]
Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium is located along Route 30 in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania. Orrtanna is situated between Chambersburg and Gettysburg. The address for Mister Ed’s is 6019 Chambersburg Road. Mister Ed’s features various types of candy including many varieties of fudge, handmade chocolates, truffles, candy bars, freeze-dried candy, and much more. The fudge […]
The Lakes at Darlington can close unexpectedly. Be sure to call ahead and watch their Facebook page for updates. Darlington County Park is home to The Lakes at Darlington. It is located at 600 Darlington Ave in Mahwah which is in northern New Jersey. This park is a total of 127 acres and features swimming […]
LeTort Park opened in a new playground recently. The new playground, along with the seasonal splash pad, large pavilion, and scenic stream make for a great trip to the park. LeTort Park is located at 260 East Pomfret Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Carlisle is just west of Pennsylvania’s capital city of Harrisburg. The new playground […]
Muddy Run Park is located at 172 Bethesda Church Road in Holtwood, Pennsylvania. Holtwood is close to the Maryland border, on the east side of the Susquehanna River, south of Lancaster. Muddy Run Park is home to a campground, observatory, seasonal splash pad, pavilions and playgrounds. Day visitors can enter the park and use the […]
Cowans Gap State Park is a 1,085-acre state park located in Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania. Fort Loudon is between Chambersburg and Breezewood, located not far from the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The park is situated in a valley in Fulton County, with a 42-acre lake, campground, cabins, and hiking trails. There is no fee to enter this park, […]
Topgolf is located in Baltimore, Maryland near M&T Bank Stadium. The address is 1411 Warner Street. Topgolf is a golf driving range with games that can be played with electronically-tracked balls. A large parking garage is located beside Topgolf and is shared with the Horseshoe Casino. Topgolf parking is available on the second level of […]