The Philadelphia Zoo, located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, is the oldest zoo in the United States. This large zoo has many different animals and is a great day trip for those in the Philadelphia area. The zoo is not far off the highway, so while there can be congestion on the highway, you don’t have…
Those in the horse world have probably heard of Hanover Shoe Farms, a world-class breeding establishment for standardbred horses used in harness racing. But even if you have never heard of the farm before and don’t have an interest in racing, the farm is still worth a visit. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate…
For a magical Christmas Wonderland, visit the Winter Light Spectacular at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. From mid-November through December, the zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland. Over 1.2 million lights are used to decorate the ½ mile loop around the zoo. Other than one slight downhill grade and one slight uphill grade,…
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is a really neat hands-on museum in Bloomsburg, PA, that is sure to delight your young children. The museum is not very large, but it packs in a lot of fun activity areas without being too crowded. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links may earn me a small…
America on Wheels is a small two-story museum in Allentown, PA dedicated to the history of over-the-road transportation. The museum aims to hold the interest of the entire family by providing interesting cars and signage for the adults and hands-on activities for the kids. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links may…
Francis Slocum State Park is a small state park outside of Wilkes-Barre, PA. The park consists of a two-loop campground, a pool, a playground, picnic areas, hiking trails, and a horseshoe shaped lake. Like all PA state parks, there is no fee to enter the park. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these…
The Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail 2024 highlights 19 ice cream shops in the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania. Once you complete the free, simple sign-up, you simply visit the listed ice cream shops, making sure that you check-in when you are at each shop. Each check-in earns you 100 points, which can be redeemed for…
If you have young children and live in the central PA area then a trip to Paulus FarmPark is a must do activity! The combination of animals to visit and fun activities to do will delight the young and young at heart. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links may earn me…
When you visit the ‘Sweetest Place on Earth’, Hershey, PA make sure to include a visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World. A visit to Chocolate World should begin with the free chocolate factory tour ride. The ride explains the process of chocolate making, beginning with the harvesting of cocoa beans in the tropics to the end…
Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is one of 50 nature preserves in Lancaster and York Counties in Pennsylvania owned and managed by the Lancaster Conservancy. This small preserve is known for its abundance of spring wildflowers. Unfortunately, when we hiked there in mid-May, there were no wildflowers to be seen. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate…