Things to Do in Pennsylvania
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Hands-On House Children's Museum
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Don't touch that are words you will not hear at the Hands-On House Children's Museum. While it's obviously big on hands-on, interactive elements, the museum also has a...
Children's Museum
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dinosaur fans will love Dinosaurs Galore, featuring a huge Tyrannosaurus Rex and dozens of skeletons and fossils, at this natural history museum. They'll want to get dirty in the Big...
Science & Nature Museum
Philadelphia Insectarium
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This insect museum (read "bug zoo") is definitely on the creepy crawly side. Kids can play on a man-made spider web, watch a working beehive (safely behind glass), check...
Zoo
Science & Nature Museum
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
What's better than being handed a big, squishy wad of dough and being taught how to twist it into a pretzel? That's what happens at the start of the Julius...
Historical Landmark
Strasburg Rail Road
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
It's almost impossible not to get excited when you hear the steam train's booming horn as it closes in on the station. Larger than life, the coal-fueled steam engine...
Historical Landmark
Train
Independence Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grown-ups will appreciate the significance of Independence Hall, where the Liberty Bell first tolled and the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. But kids will enjoy stories...
Historical Landmark
Amish Farm and House
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Yes, it's right off the highway behind Target, but don't pass by this delightful and authentic stop in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Complete with a covered bridge and deeded by William...
History Museum
Roadside Landmark
Historical Landmark
Petting Zoo
Camden Children's Garden
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Four acres of themed, interactive children's gardens are a happy fantasy land. Ride the miniature train through the Butterfly House and the Storybook Garden, including the Three Little Pigs Garden...
Garden
Lost Treasure Golf & Maze
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Kids will love putt-putting on an adventurous course just their size. But little ones will be especially thrilled over the train that will take...
Golf
Please Touch Museum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This pint-size museum appeals to children 7 and younger with interactive and hands-on (of course!) exploration and activities. Kids can slide down the rabbit hole to check out...
Children's Museum
Theater
Live Music Venue
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