Things to Do in Pennsylvania
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PNC Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
What makes PNC Park the perfect baseball stadium for families? For starters, the well-designed stadium (one of the smallest in the majors) doesn't have a bad seat anywhere—you get a great view of the game and a great view of downtown....
Baseball
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
Abe's Buggy Rides
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Abe's is a combination buggy ride provider, petting zoo, and miniature snack bar. Catering primarily to families, you can choose to ride in authentic Amish buggies of varying sizes for...
Petting Zoo
Horse Carriage
Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
These two world-class museums share the same building, and one ticket provides entry to both. Kids are entranced by the Hall of Architecture in the Museum of Art, which is filled with towering reproductions of majestic structures from history....
Art Museum
History Museum
Science & Nature Museum
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This museum is a hands-on paradise for kids of all ages and their parents. It's anchored by the Science Center, with three floors of interactive exhibits. KidScience lets kids...
Science & Nature Museum
Just Ducky Tour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
There's no better way to get a sense of Pittsburgh and its three rivers than with a Just Ducky Tour. Climb aboard a rejiggered World War II amphibious vehicle and enjoy a colorful and educational ride....
Boat Ride
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
Betsy Ross House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
America's most famous flag-maker lived near Independence Hall, and a visit to her home makes the history come alive. Kids of all ages will be fascinated to see things...
Historical Landmark
The Warhol
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The most popular exhibit here is the Silver Clouds, featuring metallic, pillow-shaped balloons that float around the room. Every kid interacts with the clouds differently—some lie on the floor and watch them hover above; most give them a nudge....
Art Museum
Lights of Liberty Show
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lights of Liberty is an astonishing multimedia show that drops you smack into the middle of America's fight for independence. After dark, you'll don a lightweight audio headset and follow...
Historical Landmark
Live Music Venue
Theater
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