Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Laurel Lake is located in Pine Grove Furnace State Park. The park is easy to reach along I-81 in southern Cumberland County. The park has two lakes. Laurel Lake is 25 acres, while the smaller Fuller Lake is 1.7 acres. Directions to the state park can be found here. If it’s summer and you are […]
Where the Wild Things Play is an indoor play space in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. Hummelstown is located right beside Hershey, Pennsylvania. The play space opened in June 2021. It’s in a shopping center along Route 39, which leads to Hersheypark. The address is 1170 Mae Street, Hummelstown, PA. The play space is over 4,000 square feet. […]
Covered Bridge Park is located along Wehr Mill Road in South Whitehall Township, which is northwest of the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The park is situated between two historic covered bridges that span the Jordan creek. The park is home to many ball fields, soccer fields, handball courts, a disc golf course, and volleyball court. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eden Resort Basketball Court
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 […]
Codorus Township park is a 60 acre park located along Rockville Road in Glen Rock, PA. Glen Rock is a small community near Interstate 83 in southern York County. From the main road, there’s a large, gravel parking lot available. The park features a large pavilion and two playgrounds. One of the playgrounds is for […]
Important Note: ChesLen Preserve, where Ollie Owl’s Nature Playground is located, is closed on Thursdays. There is a gate at the entrance to the parking lot that closes the Preserve. Other days, it is open from sunrise to sunset. You can check for updates on the status of the preserve and playground on their Facebook […]