Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Havana Glen Park is a small campground and park in the town of Montour Falls, New York. The park is located close to Watkins Glen, which is known for its beautiful and plentiful waterfalls. Havana Glen, while nearby, is no exception. There are several rapids of waterfalls that can be seen from the main park, […]
Nay Aug Park is located in the city of Scranton, PA. The park has many diverse and interesting attractions, including a tree house, gorge with waterfall, museum, water park with slides (closed in 2020), and playground. Nay Aug Tree house The David Wenzel tree house is among the trees. It rises 150 feet above the […]
While we normally don’t cover places to eat, The Pretzel Hut doubles as a restaurant and kid-friendly entertainment. It’s located along Route 501, north of Lititz, Pennsylvania. It’s also a close to Route 322. The restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating. It’s the kind of place where you order your food at the counter inside […]
Watkins Glen State Park can close trails, and closes for a long period during the winter. Always check with the park website for more information about which trails are open before venturing out. Watkins Glen State Park contains a gorge trail through the main section of the park. Watkins Glen is located in southern upstate […]
Saint Peters Village is an historic area along French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It’s known for its charming main street filled with specialty shops, a bakery, and the Inn at Saint Peter’s. The Inn serves as both a restaurant and a bed and breakfast. There’s small parking lots along the main road, or you […]
Mohonk Mountain House is a historic resort situated on over 1,300 acres near the town of New Paltz, New York. The resort boarders the Catskill Mountains. It is perched on a ledge overlooking Lake Mohonk, a glacial lake. Resort guests enjoy the all inclusive meals and activities when staying overnight in the Mohonk Mountain House. […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist at Robert Treman State Park. Please play wisely and follow your applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Robert Treman State Park is located in Ithaca, New York. The park consists of a beautiful gorge trail and a swimming area that borders […]
Sweet Arrow Lake County Park is located slightly northeast of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. The park is an easy 45 minute drive north along I-81 from Harrisburg or about an hour west of Allentown. It’s also a great place to stop on road trips to north or northeast Pennsylvania. The park was created as the first […]
Update – July 2022 – Haines Shoe House is now closed to the public. The Haines Shoe House is located along Route 30 in York, Pennsylvania. Built in the late 1940s by a man who owned many shoe stores in the region, its original purpose was to advertise the owner’s shoe store. He asked the […]
Chessie’s Big Backyard is a playground in Alexandria, Virginia. It is located in the Lee District Family Recreation Area. This area in Fairfax County, Virginia also includes a carousel, a tree house, Special Harbor Spray ground, and kid-friendly hiking trails. Chessie’s Big Backyard Playground The playground at Chessie’s Big Backyard is accessible to all children […]