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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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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..

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 ThomasÃ¢Â 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..

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.

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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