Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
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, […]
Adventure Aquarium is located at 1 Riverside Drive in Camden, New Jersey. Camden is just across the Schuylkill River from Philadelphia. The aquarium boasts 15,000 aquatic animals, several touch tanks, a shark bridge, and much more. Adventure Aquarium Parking Parking for the aquarium is located in a parking lot just across the street. For general […]
Tree Trekkers is an outdoor aerial adventure and zipline park located in Frederick, Maryland. Frederick is located north of Washington, D.C. and west of Baltimore. Their address is 9560 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD. The adventure park has 16 aerial challenge courses, called Timber Trek trails. There are age and weight requirements to use certain […]
This post 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. HangDog is an outdoor adventure climbing course and zipline experience located in the Lehigh Valley area. The grounds of HangDog also include a brewing company. […]