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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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 […]
Deptford Memorial Park (formerly Fasola Recreation Park) is located at 12 Sycamore Lane, Deptford, New Jersey. Note that the park’s name recently changed, so still may be referred to as Fasola Park in maps. Deptford is located in southern New Jersey, a bit south from Philadelphia. The park features a splash pad in the summer, […]
Activate is an active gaming experience located in American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 45-minute experience should be booked in advance on their website, as times frequently sell out. The Activate experience includes 45 minutes of game play in a variety of rooms that require different skills and abilities. It is an active […]
The Funplex has three locations, two in New Jersey and one in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This post will focus on their Mount Laurel location. Mount Laurel is located close to the Pennsylvania border in New Jersey. It’s also close to Philadelphia. The Funplex is an indoor / outdoor (seasonal) family entertainment center with a […]
The Lakes at Darlington can close unexpectedly. Be sure to call ahead and watch their Facebook page for updates. Darlington County Park is home to The Lakes at Darlington. It is located at 600 Darlington Ave in Mahwah which is in northern New Jersey. This park is a total of 127 acres and features swimming […]
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 […]
American Dream is a shopping and entertainment complex located in the Meadowlands area of East Rutherford, New Jersey. East Rutherford is located 7 miles west of Midtown Manhattan. American Dream has many options for shopping and activities within the complex. If you also want to visit retail stores, note that because of blue laws, most […]
Big Snow is an indoor ski and snowboarding park located in American Dream. American Dream is a very large retail and entertainment center. It’s located in East Rutherford, New Jersey beside the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The most convenient parking location for Big Snow is the A parking deck. When arriving at Big Snow, it’s on […]