Family days out in Pennsylvania
There are so many fun places to go with kids in Pennsylvania - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look below, lots of the best things to do with children in PA
DelGrossos Amusement Park
Tipton
DelGrossos Amusement ParkMore than 30 rides, an extensive water park, go-karts, a beautiful miniature golf course and America's Best Amusement Park Food
Dutch Wonderland
Lancaster
Dutch WonderlandDutch Wonderland is a 48 acre amusement park set in the scenic location of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lots to do for families with little people especially, but also loads of great family fun rides.
Hershey Park
Lancaster
Hershey ParkChocolate inspired Amusement Park? - i think the kids will like this one somehow!! Add to it Zoo America and a Waterpark and you should be tready for a very entertaining day I would say
Idlewild Park
Ligonier
Idlewild ParkIdlewild has seven themed areas including the Soak Zone, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe and Story Book Forest and is the third oldest theme park in the US - loads to do with the kids
Kennywood
West Mifflin
KennywoodKennywood has a lot of modern rides mixed with traditional rollercoasters - rollercoasters, waterrides, thrillrides and lots of rides for smaller people
Knoebels Amusement Park
Elysburg
Knoebels Amusement ParkExcellent wooden roller coasters and adrenaline-inducing rides, but also tons of kiddie rides too. The steam-powered Pioneer mini-train ride through 1.5 miles of Pennsylvania forest (and which weaves under the roller coasters and waterslides) is one of my favorite parts...
Lakemont Park
Altoona
Lakemont ParkLakemont Park is home to over 30 rides and attractions, including the Island Waterpark, two rollercoasters, Go-Kart track, the kids Mini-Indy Go-Karts, Spins'n Grins Kiddieland, an 18 hole minature golf course, arcade, games, delicious All-American amusement park food, and..
Sesame Place
Langhorne
Sesame PlaceIf you've always wanted to visit Elmo's World or dance with Big Bird in the Sesame Street parade, this is the place for you - plus loads of other things to do inc. over a dozen water rides. Great idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in Pennsylvania.
Waldameer Amusement Park
Erie
Waldameer Amusement ParkThe park has over 70 rides, including 3 roller coasters and 18 water rides. The park is admission-free with the rides requiring the display of a paid wristband or individual tickets.
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
Allentown
Dorney Park and Wildwater KingdomThere's big fun for the little ones at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. With pint-sized rides and slides to special services for children, families are sure to have a comfortable and enjoyable day together.
Land of Little Horses
Gettysburg
Land of Little HorsesGet up close and personal with our famous namesake miniature horses and their farm animal friends. Races, Displays, and Special Events are sure to delight the kids and âÂÂkids at heartâÂÂ.
Reptiland
Allenwood
ReptilandReptiland is a specialized zoo that introduces visitors to the less-loved members of the animal kingdom in a safe, entertaining format. Explore the world of mambas, cobras, vipers, pythons and other rare and beautiful snakes.
Claws n Paws Animal Park
Lake Ariel
Claws n Paws Animal ParkGet CLOSE to the Animals at the "Zoo-in-the-Woods!" Upon entering the park you will receive a schedule sheet telling the times of all animal shows, Dino Digs, and giraffe and parrot feedings.
Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia
Philadelphia ZooBy the looks of it, Philly Zoo appears to be one of the best Zoos in the US - check out the daily schedule on their website - daily meet and greets and animal feeds always make the zoo experience. Great idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in..
Living Treasures Animal Park
Donegal
Living Treasures Animal ParkLiving Treasures is a wonderful setting for a great family experience! The large petting zoo is the thrill of the day for young visitors, while the exotic animals fascinate young and old alike.
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Halifax
Lake Tobias Wildlife ParkEnjoy going round the wildlife park feeding animals out of hand - they also have monkeys bears and an enjoyable safari ride round the park
National Aviary
Pittsburgh
National AviaryOne of America's only zoos dedicated exclusively to birds, the National Aviary houses a diverse collection comprising more than 600 birds from around the world, many of them threatened or endangered in the wild.
Elmwood Park Zoo
Norristown
Elmwood Park ZooThe zoo is arranged into different habitats - Bayou, Farmland, Grasslands, South/Central America, Wetlands, Woodlands with over 150 animals in their natural settings
Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh ZooThe Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is home to thousands of amazing animals representing more than four hundred species, including 22 threatened or endangered species.
Da Vinci Science Centre
Allentown
Da Vinci Science CentreLots of hands on fun things to do with plenty of events and special exhibitions throughout the year
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
Media
Colonial Pennsylvania PlantationThe Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is a living history museum which has dedicated itself to educating the public about Pennsylvania farm life in the 1760-1790 time period. The site is open for school tours from Monday through Friday and to the public on weekends.
Fort Ligonier
Ligonier
Fort LigonierA modern museum and a fully reconstructed/restored fortification within the current property limits. Lots of family events throughout the year.
Windber Coal Heritage Center
Windber
Windber Coal Heritage Center The Windber Coal Heritage Center describes not only the life of the miner below ground but also above ground. Learn how the miners worked 12 hours underground and pick up mining equipment
Blue Falls Grove
Reading
Blue Falls GroveBlue Falls Grove offers an olympic size swimming pool, a kiddie pool, and a 36-foot high, 3-flume Waterslides!
Camelbeach Waterpark
Tannersville
Camelbeach WaterparkPharaoh's Phortress Family Play Structure Is Open. The $3 Million Expansion has eight watersildes, a four-story-high tipping bucket, fountains, spray guns and much more!
Carousel Water and Fun Park
Beach Lake
Carousel Water and Fun ParkCarousel Water and Fun Park is a family amusement park offering water slides, bumper boats, go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, kiddie kars, a game room and lots more.
Sandcastle Waterpark
Pittsburgh
Sandcastle Waterpark15 different waterslides, or travel the lazy river on an innertube - check out all the great rides on the weblink. Great idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in Pennsylvania.
Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort
Erie
Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park ResortMore than an acre of waterpark space, Splash Lagoon offers 9 slides; the Adventure Bay children's activity pool; the interactive five-story Tiki Tree House play structure; a lazy river; three
whirlpools; and water sport pool.
Dutch Springs
Bethlehem
Dutch SpringsLocated in the beautiful Lehigh Valley, Dutch Springs is a little more adventure... A little more extreme... above and below The surface!
Split Rock Water Park
Lake Harmony
Split Rock Water ParkIndoor Family Waterpark features attractions for all ages, including the KOMODO DRAGON - Pennsylvania's 1st Indoor Flow Rider. Daredevils will want to try the VIPER, PIRANHA and AMAZON BLAST
Experience Childrens Museum
Erie
Experience Childrens MuseumCome explore over 55 hands-on exhibits in a "please touch" environment that teaches children and adults the natural sciences, social studies, arts, and life experiences. A balance between education and entertainment is programmed to develop a sense of excitement and..
Hands-on House
Lancaster
Hands-on HouseHands-on House is a children's museum dedicated to helping kids ages 2-10 learn - and making sure they have lots of fun in the process! Our shared educational experiences bring the whole family together.
Erie Maritime Museum Flagship Niagara
Erie
Erie Maritime Museum Flagship NiagaraOffering a wide range of multi-media and interactive exhibits coupled with interpretive programs, Erie Maritime Museum vividly illustrates Niagara's history and the region's rich maritime heritage.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Museum of Natural HistoryCarnegie Museum of Natural History is ranked among the top five natural history museums in the country and is world famous for its dinosaurs, including the first-ever discovered TRex. Free family-activities, touchables, and Bonehunters Quarry available each weekend and..
Children's Museum
Bloomsburg
Children's MuseumThe Childrens Museum has loads of interactive hands-on exhibits which bring out the imagination in every child and the child in every visitor. - check the website to find current exhibits. Over 50 interactive exhibits, presentations, live animals, and special programming.
The Houdini Museum
Scranton
The Houdini MuseumThe museum is devoted entirely to the world's greatest magician, Harry Houdini. Fabulous guided exhibit and fantastic fun magic show with live magician and animals.
Americana Museum of Bird-in-Hand
Bird in Hand
Americana Museum of Bird-in-HandTake a nostalgic walk through small town America at the dawn of the 20th century. Museum exhibits include a barber shop, woodworking shop, tea parlor, print shop, millinery, toy store, blacksmith shop, tobacco shop, apothecary, wheelwright shop, and a country general store,..
Philadelphia Museum
Philadelphia
Philadelphia MuseumOverlooking one of the nation's most culturally vibrant cities, the Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes nearly a million visitors each year, encouraging them to embark upon a walk through time that extends across two millennia and six continents.
Independence Seaport Museum
Philadelphia
Independence Seaport MuseumTake a seat for your choice of seafaring lesson and join us on an exciting voyage through our region's rich maritime history.
Please Touch Museum
Philadelphia
Please Touch MuseumThe newly expanded Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall provides play experiences in each exhibit zone, while paying special attention to our littlest visitors, with toddler areas throughout the museum.
Check out our reading lists as you review each exhibit zone!
Explore & More Childrens Museum
Gettysburg
Explore & More Childrens MuseumExplore & More is a Hands-on Children's Museum dedicated to providing challenging, educational experiences targeted at the education and growth of young children.
American Helicopter Museum and Education Center
West Chester
American Helicopter Museum and Education CenterThe American Helicopter Museum and Education Center is the nations premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. We collect, restore and display historic aircraft and chronicle the origin and development of rotary wing aircraft.
Boyds Bear Country
Gettysburg
Boyds Bear CountryBoyds Bear Country is a magical and fun-filled experience for kids of all ages! It's where the most Boyds Bears and Friends anywhere live and play in inspiring settings that are sure to make you laugh or make you sighâ¦and much more!
American Civil War Wax Museum
Gettysburg
American Civil War Wax MuseumThe American Civil War Museum brings history "back to life"
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Located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, our museum is an educational and inspiring experience for families or tour groups of all ages. The museum is a "must" see for all visitors to Gettysburg.
National Toy Train Museum
Strasburg
National Toy Train MuseumHundreds of toy trains in a modern museum built like a historic train station!
Toy trains are for kids of all ages! While real trains go back to the advent of the Industrial Revolution in the early 1800s, toy trains emerged later. Wooden and metal toys resembling trains..
Caddie Shak
E Donegal
Caddie ShakKiddies Rides, batting cages, bumper boats, go carts, mini golf - 50 acres of fun
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Mill Run
Mill Run
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Mill RunWater Slides, Boo Boo Spray Zone, Mining Sluice, Crafts, Carousel Rides, Fire Truck Rides, Train Rides, Wagon Rides,Swimming Pool, Mini Golf and Yogi Bear and friends are but a few
Jumpers Fun Zone
Newtown Square
Jumpers Fun Zone3 tier soft play funzone, giant slides, jungle obstacles, safari bounce houses + little cub play area
Challenge Family Fun Center
Hummelstown
Challenge Family Fun CenterChallenge Family Fun Center, conveniently located between Harrisburg and Hershey, Pa, offers 22 holes of landscaped miniature golf, indoor batting cages, mini-bowling (duckpins), an arcade and a restaurant / ice cream parlor with indoor and outdoor seating!
Adventure Sports in Hershey
Hershey
Adventure Sports in Hersheyenjoy a few hours go-karting, miniature golfing, taking a swing in the batting cages, cruising on the bumper boats and playing in the arcade
Philadelphia KiXX Kamps
Philadelphia
Philadelphia KiXX KampsProfessional instruction emphasizing the proper technique of individual skills and the development of fundamentals. Campers will learn proper techniques on various skills such as: dribbling, passing, shooting, receiving, heading, defending, shielding, crossing, etc.
Pocono Whitewater Adventures
Jim Thorpe
Pocono Whitewater AdventuresPocono Whitewater offers mild to wild rafting and kayaking trips, family trips, scenic relaxed railâ trail biking, and hiking excursions to suit everyoneâÂÂs needs. Skirmish USA features adrenaline-filled paintball action on 50 playing fields amid 700 acres of top-notch..
Strasburg Rail Road
Strasburg
Strasburg Rail RoadAll aboard America's oldest short-line railroad, where you'll ride authentically restored passenger cars pulled by a huge, coal-burning steam locomotive.
Strasburg Rail Road
Ronks
Strasburg Rail RoadThe larger-than-life coal-burning steam train is just the beginning. Ride the Cagney Steam Train, a miniature version; operate a hand-powered Pump Car or watch the little ones "steer" the pint-sized Cranky Car. Browse the Thomasâ Toy Store. Discover an amazing railroad..
Shavers Creek Environmental Center
Petersburg
Shavers Creek Environmental CenterTake time to explore our Discovery Rooms, tour the Raptor Center, walk the network of trails and boardwalk over the wetlands at the inflow of Lake Perez, and visit our gardens and bird feeder areas.
The Crayola FACTORY
Easton
The Crayola FACTORYCome to this fun-filled visitor center and create memories that last a lifetime. This discovery center is ideal for families with children 2 - 12 and has colorful activities to keep you busy for hours. Live demonstrations and the latest Crayola products are highlighted..
Philly Duck Tour
Philadelphia
Philly Duck TourThe Philly Duck Tour the best way for families to tour Philadelphia, because they combine fun and music with history and sights. Adults and seniors will have just as much fun as kids, as the Captains lead you through Philly's historic streets and a splash into the Delaware..
Philadelphia Trolley Works
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Trolley WorksEnjoy the view as the past meets the present through the colorful narrative of the experienced tour guides. The knowledgeable staff will enlighten and entertain you with humorous stories and fascinating facts about Philadelphia's famous sights and attractions.
Childrens Discovery Workshop
Williamsport
Childrens Discovery WorkshopLots of hands-on exhbits to help learn, explore and create
Lights of Liberty
Philadelphia
Lights of LibertyExperience the American Revolution, as it happened, where it happened through state-of-the-art technology at the Lights of Liberty Show, the first ambulatory sound and light show of its kind in the world.
Choo Choo Barn
Strasburg
Choo Choo Barn1,700 square foot train features over 150 hand-built animated figures and vehicles and 22 operating trains - we guarantee the Choo Choo Barn is like nothing you've ever seen! Great idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in Pennsylvania.
Baby Loves Disco
Philadelphia
Baby Loves DiscoBaby loves disco is an afternoon dance party featuring real music spun and mixed by real djs blending classic disco tunes From the 70s, & 80s guaranteed to get those little booties moving and grooving.
The Oasis Family Fun Center
Glen Mills
The Oasis Family Fun Center The Oasis Family Fun Center is an ALL INDOOR family entertainment center located in Glen Mills, PA. With 20,000 square feet of safe, clean fun for the entire family including our Ballocity Arena, Soft Playground, Rock Climbing Wall, Laser Maze and over 60 Arcade Games.
Whitaker Center
Harrisburg
Whitaker CenterLocated in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is the mid-states premier center for arts, education, entertainment and cultural enrichment. Composed of three main venues â Sunoco Performance Theater, Select Medical IMAXî Theater, and Harsco..
Woodland Highlands Family Fun Center
Wildwood
Woodland Highlands Family Fun CenterA perfect day out with the family, enjoying attraction for all ages. Go-Karts and All Outside Attractions are open...inside we have Laser Tag, Arcade, Soft Playground, and tons of food.
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz
Julius Sturgis Pretzel BakeryTour America's first pretzel bakery. Each visitor is given their own piece of dough and taught how to twist a pretzel. Visitors will also see the original ovens built by Julius Sturgis and learn the history of pretzel baking in America.
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