Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist at Patapsco Valley State Park. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Patapsco Valley State Park is located just west of Baltimore near Ellicott City, Maryland. The park is very large and encompasses a lot of […]
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train is an attraction in Central Pennsylvania’s coal mine region. The tunnel sits above the town of Ashland, Pennsylvania. It was mined in the early 1900’s for about 20 years. Later, it opened as a tourist attraction, educating future generations about the coal mines. There are two major activities […]
A suspension bridge, beautiful waterfall, ice mine, and a huge rock balanced on a ledge are just some of the unique features of Trough Creek State Park. Trough Creek State Park is located in the Raystown Lake region in central Pennsylvania. Raystown Lake has tons recreation options including two sandy beaches, boat launches and rentals, […]
I am a contributing member of Hershey’s Sweetest Families and my family’s season passes are complimentary. All opinions are my own. Enjoy the tour of Chocolatetown! Chocolatetown at Hersheypark debuted this summer with a new entrance gate, retail store, Starbucks and more! However, the main attraction in Chocolatetown is the new roller coaster. Candymonium, is […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in the wilderness. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Check the Gifford Pinchot State Park website before venturing out to ensure the lake is open for swimming. Gifford Pinchot State Park is located between Interstate […]
Haar’s Drive-In is located in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania close to Route 15. The drive-in has been in business for decades and is a staple in central Pennsylvania for summertime movies. Reserve Your Spot In 2020, Haar’s drive-in started using an online reservation system to book your space. They will announce the week’s movies on their Facebook […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in the wilderness. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Ricketts Glen is a State Park with over 13,000 acres located within three counties in northern Pennsylvania. Ricketts Glen is most famous for their waterfall loop […]
Paulus Farm Market is located on York Street in Mechanicsburg. It’s important not to get this market confused with Paulus Mt. Airy Orchards, which is located in Dillsburg. Paulus Farm Market in Mechanicsburg has a FarmPark with a petting zoo, sand area, and swings. Admission to the FarmPark is $3 per person and food for […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist at Kilgore Falls. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Kilgore Falls is located in Rocks State Park in Pylesville, Maryland. This area of the park is called Falling Branch. It’s about five miles north of […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in the wilderness. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Swatara State Park is a 3,520-acre park in the Swatara Valley. It’s located about 20 miles northeast of Harrisburg. It is easy to reach via Interstate […]