Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
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 […]
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 […]
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train is an attraction in Central Pennsylvania’s coal mine region. The tunnel sits above the town of Ashland, Pennsylvania. It was mined in the early 1900’s for about 20 years. Later, it opened as a tourist attraction, educating future generations about the coal mines. There are two major activities […]
A suspension bridge, beautiful waterfall, ice mine, and a huge rock balanced on a ledge are just some of the unique features of Trough Creek State Park. Trough Creek State Park is located in the Raystown Lake region in central Pennsylvania. Raystown Lake has tons recreation options including two sandy beaches, boat launches and rentals, […]
I am a contributing member of Hershey’s Sweetest Families and my family’s season passes are complimentary. All opinions are my own. Enjoy the tour of Chocolatetown! Chocolatetown at Hersheypark debuted this summer with a new entrance gate, retail store, Starbucks and more! However, the main attraction in Chocolatetown is the new roller coaster. Candymonium, is […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in the wilderness. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Check the Gifford Pinchot State Park website before venturing out to ensure the lake is open for swimming. Gifford Pinchot State Park is located between Interstate […]
Haar’s Drive-In is located in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania close to Route 15. The drive-in has been in business for decades and is a staple in central Pennsylvania for summertime movies. Reserve Your Spot In 2020, Haar’s drive-in started using an online reservation system to book your space. They will announce the week’s movies on their Facebook […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in the wilderness. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Ricketts Glen closes trails in the winter due to the conditions. Check the park website for more details. Ricketts Glen is a State Park with over […]