Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Due to the unpredictability of 2020 – 2021, please be sure to call ahead or confirm the snow tubing places near Pennsylvania are open before venturing out. Most places now require tickets to be purchased in advance. As with any outdoor activity, there are risks, especially in the current climate. When the weather turns colder, […]
Cousler Park is located in York, Pennsylvania. It boasts over 100 acres of land. Recreation at the park includes several baseball / softball fields, six soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and sand volleyball courts. There are multiple pavilions which can be rented, three of which are right by the main playground area. The pavilions […]
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire typically takes place during August, September, and October weekends. In 2020, the Faire had a delayed start, with opening day on September 5th. The Faire is a step back into the Renaissance-era, when Elizabeth is queen. There are jousting tournaments, tons of delicious food, and many shops offering unique and hand-made […]
Rapho Township Community Park is located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. Mount Joy is a small town northwest of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The park is located at 960 Strickler Road and features a paved walking trail, pavilions, playing fields and playgrounds. Rapho Community Park Playground There is a large playground area by the main parking lot that […]
Amos Herr Dream Park is located a few miles northwest of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the town of Landisville. The address of the park is: 1700 Nissley Road. There is a large parking lot located beside the main playground area. It’s just a short, paved walk to the covered bridge that leads into the playground. Tot […]
Pennsylvania is home to some amazing waterfalls. Five waterfalls in PA only scratches the surface of the amazing views and hikes in Pennsylvania that include waterfalls. Be sure to check out some more beautiful Pennsylvania waterfalls at the end of this post. Ricketts Glen Waterfalls It’s difficult to discuss waterfalls in Pennsylvania without mentioning Ricketts […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]