Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200 acre peninsula that arches out into Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania. The arch forms a bay side of the park, called Presque Isle Bay, and a side of the park facing Lake Erie. The outer beaches on Lake Erie provide the only surf swimming in Pennsylvania. Presque Isle […]
Sponsored Post – VisitErie hosted us at Splash Lagoon. All opinions are my own. Splash Lagoon is an indoor water park located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Overnight accommodations are not required to visit the water park; day passes are available. However, there are several hotels attached to the water park, as well as nearby hotels that […]
Lititz, Pennsylvania is a small town located approximately nine miles north of Lancaster City. The town sits in between the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the north and Route 30 to the south. It’s about 75 miles from Philadelphia and about 80 miles from Baltimore. Several years ago, Lititz was voted the “Coolest Small Town in America” […]
Bristol Township Municipal Park is located in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Bristol is approximately 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia and close to Trenton, New Jersey. The park is along Bristol Oxford Valley Road and is also bordered by Bath Road. The park’s address is: 2501 Bath Road, Bristol, Pennsylvania. The park features a recently added playground and […]
Bell Tavern Park is located at 107 Bell Tavern Road, Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The park features two play structures, a sandbox, and a small splash pad with two spray poles. The park is conveniently located close to Route 30 and its borders are Bell Tavern Road. When entering from this road, there’s a driveway which leads […]
Everhart Park is a 10-acre park in West Chester, Pennsylvania. South Brandywine Street, West Miner Street, and Union Street borders the park. The playground is located closest to Union Street. On-street parking is available. There’s a small set of steps and a walkway that leads to the playground. Everhart Playground The main section of the […]
Whipple Dam State Park is a 256-acre state park in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Its address is 3746 Laurel Run Rd, Petersburg, PA. The park is about 20 miles south of State College. It’s in the northeastern corner of Huntingdon County. It’s easily accessible from Route 26. Whipple Dam State Park Swimming The lake at Whipple […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in the wilderness of Blakeslee Natural Area. Please play wisely and follow the applicable safety guidance. Blakeslee Natural Area is a 130-acre nature preserve for fishing, hiking, and picnicking. There’s also a short hike to a waterfall. The main features of this area […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist. Please hike wisely and follow the applicable rules and safety guidelines. Hickory Run State Park is a Pennsylvania State Park located in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. The park includes many attractions including a lake with a swimming beach in the summer, […]
Cocoa Castle is a playground in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It’s address is 605 Cocoa Ave. The playground is located in front of the Derry Township Community Center, which features an indoor and outdoor pool (seasonal). The playground is less than a mile from downtown Hershey and only about a mile from Hersheypark. The playground was built […]