Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Sponsored Post – Dorney Park hosted us at the park. All opinions are my own. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is located close to Route 222 and Interstate 78 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Allentown is in eastern Pennsylvania, not far from the New Jersey border. The park boasts a mixture of modern and classic flat rides, […]
Laurel Hill State Park is located at 1454 Laurel Hill Park Road in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Somerset is southeast of Pittsburgh and close to the Maryland border. This state park features a seasonal swimming beach, a beautiful man-made waterfall dam, and picnicking areas. The park consists of 4,512 acres which includes the 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake, […]
Rose Tree County Park is located at 1671 North Providence Road in Media, Pennsylvania. The park is has 118 acres of land in Upper Providence Township, which is very close to Media. Media is located west of Philadelphia. The park is also close to Route 1 and south of Route 30. There is a large […]
John G. Lancaster Park is located at 21550 Willows Road in Lexington Park, Maryland. The park features a large new playground opened in late 2023, along with athletic fields and courts. The playground includes two distinct areas. There’s a large play structure and swings for older children, as well as a tot lot and playhouse […]
Fireside Café is located at 158 Toddy Drive in East Earl, Pennsylvania. It shares a location with Keystone Custom Decks, which is evident from the outdoor seating available for guests. The café features both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Indoors, there is a couch and chair seating area, as well as more traditional tables. Outdoors, […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in bays and on beaches. Always check the park’s website or call them to ensure it is open before venturing out. Mayo Beach Park is located at 4150 Honeysuckle Drive, Edgewater, Maryland. Mayo Beach Park is a bay beach, as it’s located on the […]
While restaurants are not typically covered on this site, this particular one caters to children with a pirate ship playset. Not only that, but there are restaurant tables which overlook the playground. These spots are perfect for watching the kids play while waiting on their food. Coconut Joe’s Bar and Grill is located at 48 […]
Downs Park is a large, memorial park with historical significance. It’s situated along the Chesapeake Bay, and boasts a fishing pier, large playground, walking trails, a dog beach, and scenic views. There is an entrance fee for this park. The fee to enter Down’s Park is $6 per vehicle (subject to change). Annual passes are […]
Coopers Rock State Forest Park is located at 61 County Line Drive in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. Coopers Rock is just east of Cheat Lake, and not too far from the Pennsylvania and Maryland state lines. Coopers Rock State Forest is known for their hiking trails, and most notably, their overlook called Coopers Rock. The […]
Delaware is home to many family-friendly destinations, especially along the seashore. Check out this list of fun places to visit in Delaware, along with a couple just north of the Delaware border in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Air Mobility Command Museum Air Mobility Command Museum is located at 1301 Heritage Rd, Dover Air Force Base, […]