Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Natural Bridge State Park is located along Interstate 81 in western Virginia. It can either be a destination or place to stretch your legs during a long road trip. The state park is just south of Lexington and north of Roanoke. Natural Bridge State Park’s main feature is the 215-foot tall limestone gorge with natural […]
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is located in East Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The address of the park is 3500 Reservoir Drive in East Fairmount Park. There is free onsite parking. The playground and playhouse are free to visit, however donations are accepted. Note that the indoor playhouse and outdoor playground have particular hours […]
Point Lookout State Park is located on the southern tip of Maryland just south of St Mary’s City. The Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River surround the park. The state park includes a lighthouse, beach, picnicking area, replica of a Civil War fort, and fishing pier. Note that since this is a Maryland State Park, there’s […]
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Raystown Lake is a beautiful region of Pennsylvania, located in Huntingdon County. There are 118 miles of lake shoreline, which provide many opportunities for family fun. Check out these amazing things to do with kids near Raystown Lake. Rent a boat and explore the lake One of the most popular activities at Raystown Lake is […]
Westminster City Park is located behind 11 Longwell Ave in Westminster, Maryland. The park includes a newer playground with restrooms, tennis courts, pavilions, ball fields, and more. Westminster City Park Parking Since the park is in the middle of the city, there isn’t a traditional large parking lot. On-street parking is available, just be sure […]
While there are several Insomnia Cookie storefronts in Philadelphia, one particular store is hiding something behind their seemingly ordinary bookcase – an Insomnia Cookies CookieLab. The Insomnia Cookies location at 833 Wharton Street in Philadelphia features their “not-so-secret” cookie lab. This location is situated in the busy neighborhood that is also home to the two […]
Flag Ponds Nature Park is located at 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway in Lusby, Maryland. Lusby is in southern Maryland, about 60 miles from Washington, D.C. or 80 miles south of Baltimore. The park has limited hours on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Friday, so please check their website for current hours. It’s a gated park that […]
Daniel’s Den Playground is a large, wooden playground located beside Manor Church in Lancaster, PA. It is part of Manor Church Community Park, which is located close to the Mountville exit of Route 30 in Pennsylvania. The playground was community-built and also supported by the community. The park is open to the public. Includes a […]
Glen Allen Park is located at 15600 Atlantis Drive in Bowie, Maryland. Bowie is a city in Prince George’s County, which is just east of Washington, D.C. and southwest of Baltimore. The park is a smaller park at 9-acres and boasts two tennis courts, a softball field, a soccer field, picnic area with pavilion, and […]