Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Lucy the Elephant is a U.S. National Historic Landmark along the beach in Margate City, New Jersey. Guided tours of the inside of Lucy, plus an opportunity to go to the top of Lucy, are available for a fee. Though, there is no charge to visit Lucy from the outside and visit the gift shop. […]
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September Farms Cheese Shop is located along Route 322, at 5287 Horseshoe Pike in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. Honey Brook is between Lancaster to the West and Philadelphia to the East. It’s also south of Reading. September Farm Cheese Shop may focus on cheese, but it is not the only food they sell. They offer a […]
Treehouse World is located at 1442 Phoenixville Pike in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It’s situated west of Philadelphia, between Downingtown and King of Prussia. It’s easy to access from Route 30. Tickets are available for purchase online, and it is recommended that they are purchased in advance of your visit. There are ticket options for guests […]
Cupboard Maker Books is located at 157 North Enola Road, which is just south of I-81 along the Susquehanna River. The bookstore is north of Camp Hill, and a less than ten minute drive from Adams-Ricci Park. There are two doors as an entrance to the bookstore. This helps prevent cats from wondering outside. Be […]
Antrim Township Community Park is located at 12315 Grant Shook Road in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. Greencastle is in south central Pennsylvania, just over the Maryland border and about 10 miles from Hagerstown, MD. The park added a a new section of their playground in early 2025. The new playground features a natural water play area with […]
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania is a small town southeast of Harrisburg. It’s located between Lancaster and Harrisburg along Interstate 283. Elizabethtown’s downtown area has added some fun new shops and eateries during the past few years. There’s also cute playgrounds in the area, so check out the list below! Bookshelf Shenanigans Bookshelf Shenanigans is a bookstore located […]
Taylor Farm Park is located at 200 Whiteside Road in Sandston, Virginia. Sandston is outside of Richmond, Virginia, just east of the city. This large, new park is easy to access from I-295 and I-64. This park is a great road trip stop for trips south, originating from Pennsylvania or Maryland, especially if headed to […]
Edelman Fossil Park & Museum is located at 66 Million Mosasaur Way in Mantua, New Jersey. The museum is located a bit south of Philadelphia, in southern New Jersey. Edelman Fossil Park & Museum features a large building with dinosaur and climate-related exhibits, as well as a playground and quarry area for digging. Timed tickets […]
Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty was created in 1998 after a lot of experimentation to make a unique putty product. While Crazy Aaron’s products are available in retail stores, Crazy Aaron’s flagship retail store is located at 700 East Main Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Norristown is northwest of Philadelphia, and close to King of Prussia. Be […]