Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
High Peaks Resort is located along the main street in the walkable town of Lake Placid, New York. Lake Placid was home to the Winter Olympics twice and features a quaint downtown with restaurants and shopping, plus the Lake Placid Olympics Museum and many outdoor attractions. High Peaks Resort has an expansive lobby with a […]
The Funplex has three locations, two in New Jersey and one in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This post will focus on their Mount Laurel location. Mount Laurel is located close to the Pennsylvania border in New Jersey. It’s also close to Philadelphia. The Funplex is an indoor / outdoor (seasonal) family entertainment center with a […]
Lapp Valley Farm has three locations in the Lancaster area. Their farm is located at 244 Mentzer Road in New Holland. At the farm, there’s a creamery with a large deck for enjoying your ice cream. You can also view their cows and play on the small tractor playset. Another Lapp Valley Farm location is […]
Disclosure: This article about The Strong may contain affiliate links. Been There Done That with Kids makes a small commission from these links if you make a purchase, but it’s at no additional cost to you. The Strong National Museum of Play is located at 1 Manhattan Square Drive in Rochester, New York. The museum features […]
The Wild Center is located at 45 Museum Drive in Tupper Lake, New York. Tupper Lake is close to Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. The Wild Center is an interactive natural history center, with both inside and outside exhibits and activities. From climbing in a spider net to learning about climate science, The Wild Center […]
Berkeley Springs State Park is located within the town of Berkeley Springs at 2 South Washington Street. It is famous for its mineral spa, but it is also a great stop for families to view a part of history and cool off in the springs. This state park is a bit unique, as it is […]
First Energy Stadium is located at 1900 Centre Ave in Reading, Pennsylvania, and is home to the Reading Fightin Phils baseball team. Reading is located between Lancaster and Allentown. This historic baseball stadium has many ticket options. One of the ticket options is the Character Pool Party, which includes access to a small set of […]
Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour is located in Waterbury, Vermont, which is just east of Burlington. The address is 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road. Factory tours can be reserved online, and it is best to reserve them ahead, as they often sell out. When arriving at Ben & Jerry’s, there’s plenty of parking, and some parking is […]
Keep in mind that waterfalls can run dry at Thacher State Park, so visit during a wet time in the season to see the waterfalls at their best. Thacher State Park visitor’s center is located at 830 Thacher Park Road in Voorheesville, New York. Voorheesville is just west of Albany. The park features cliff faces, […]
Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium is located along Route 30 in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania. Orrtanna is situated between Chambersburg and Gettysburg. The address for Mister Ed’s is 6019 Chambersburg Road. Mister Ed’s features various types of candy including many varieties of fudge, handmade chocolates, truffles, candy bars, freeze-dried candy, and much more. The fudge […]