Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Red Lion, Pennsylvania is home to Fairmount Park, which includes a playground and seasonal splash pad. Red Lion is located southeast of York, Pennsylvania. The park’s address is 108 Boundary Ave, Red Lion. The splash pad has very specific hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day, so be sure to view Red Lion Recreation’s website […]
Bernel Road Park is located in State College, Pennsylvania, which is in Centre County. The park is airport-themed, as it is close to State College airport. The key feature of the playground is the traffic control tower that sits between the toddler playground and the older child playground. The main tower does not have any […]
Columbia is a suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, located southwest of the city. There’s a giant mall, called The Mall at Columbia, that is located adjacent to the lakefront park. There’s a large parking lot at the lakefront area, which appears to be shared with a Whole Foods store. Lake Kittamaqundi is a 27 acre, man-made […]
Been There Done That with Kids was chosen as a Sweetest Family for Hersheypark 2021. Our trips to Hersheypark are sponsored by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, but all opinions are our own. Hersheypark introduced a new restaurant on Memorial Day Weekend 2021. The Chocolatier is opened on the second floor of a new building in […]
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is located in downtown Lititz, Pennsylvania. It’s a fun place for children and adults to learn about the history of pretzels and learn how to make one yourself. The bakery also features a shop, where you can purchase all types of pretzel products, such as soft pretzels, hard pretzels, chocolate covered […]
Fairlington Park is located southwest of Washington D.C. in Arlington, Virginia. It’s easy to access from I-395 or Route 7 as it borders South Stafford Street. The park is located south of Arlington along the route that leads to Alexandria. It’s beside a community center, and therefore has a large parking lot. Fairlington Playground Arriving […]
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Blandair Regional Park is located in Columbia, Maryland not far from the Mall in Columbia. The park runs along Oakland Mills Road, and in its final phase it will be 300 acres. The park’s main attraction is its sports fields, but we visited primarily to check out the challenge course and new playground, Laura’s Place. […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as hazards exist in the wilderness of Governor Dick Tower Trail and in the tower. Please hike wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Governor Dick Park is located in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, and the park is home to the Governor Dick […]
Do you have a train-lover in your family? If so, Bluemont Junction Park is a great place to see a train car, and play on one! Bluemont Junction Park is located in Arlington, VA. It can be a bit tricky to get to the playground, so be sure to follow the parking directions. Bluemont Junction […]