Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Sponsored post – Hershey Entertainment and Resorts hosted us at many of these attractions as part of the Sweetest Families program. All opinions are my own. While Hersheypark is only closed for a few months every year, there is still plenty to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania besides Hersheypark. Typically, the amusement park closes after New […]
Herr’s Snack Factory Tour is located at 271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, Pennsylvania. It’s just across the Maryland border, in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania. The snack factory offers tours of the plant on certain weekdays when the plant is operating, typically Mondays through Wednesdays. Check the schedule on their website for current tour times […]
Sponsored Post – Hersheypark hosted us as part of the Sweetest Family program. All opinions are my own. The Hershey Story is an interactive museum dedicated to Milton Hershey and the town of Hershey. The museum is located in downtown Hershey, across the street from Hershey Theatre, at 63 West Chocolate Ave. The entrance to […]
Sponsored post – Hershey Entertainment and Resorts hosted us at Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights. All opinions are my own. Hersheypark Halloween features slightly-spooky fun for kids during the day, and creepy, scary thrills for teens and adults at night. Kid-friendly, daytime fun includes a trick-or-treat trail, rides, and a musical show. After 6 PM, […]
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park is an indoor adventure play space located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The address for the park is 555 South Henderson Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. It’s close to the Pennsylvania turnpike and about 17 miles northwest of the city of Philadelphia. While the park accepts walk-ins, it’s best to reserve tickets […]
Sponsored post – Hershey Entertainment and Resorts hosted us at Hershey Gardens as part of the 2023 Sweetest Families program. All opinions are my own. Hershey Gardens is located near The Hotel Hershey, and it sits on a hill overlooking Hersheypark. The garden’s address is 170 Hotel Road, which is along Hersheypark Drive. Hershey Gardens […]
Sponsored Post – Hershey Entertainment and Resorts hosted us. All opinions are my own. The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge are both official resorts of Hersheypark, in addition to Hersheypark Camping Resort. Check out the main differences between two of these resorts: Hotel Hershey vs Hershey Lodge It can be a difficult decision to choose […]
American Treasure Tour is a pop culture museum. It’s located on the opposite side of the building from Arnold’s Family Fun Center. These attractions are near the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center which is approximately 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The address for American Treasure Tour is One American Way, Oaks, Pennsylvania. You’ll find it by […]
Reservoir Park is an 85-acre park located at 100 Concert Drive in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The park is home to the National Civil War Museum and the Chutes and Ladders Playground. Chutes and Ladders Playground The Chutes and Ladders Playground opened at the end of June in 2023. It is the first phase of a multi-step […]
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is located in East Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The address of the park is 3500 Reservoir Drive in East Fairmount Park. There is free onsite parking. The playground and playhouse are free to visit, however donations are accepted. Note that the indoor playhouse and outdoor playground have particular hours […]