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1. Pocono Mountains - 2 hours from Philadelphia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Peddler's Village in Lahaska - 1 hour from Philadelphia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Blue Mountain Resort - 2 hours from Philadelphia

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4. Bushkill Falls

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5. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

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6. Crystal Cave

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7. Easton

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8. Erie

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9. Gettysburg

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10. Hershey

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11. Lancaster

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12. Laurel Highlands

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13. Lehigh Valley

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14. Lost River Caverns

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15. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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16. Pittsburgh

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17. Allegheny National Forest

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18. Sesame Place

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19. Seven Springs Mountain Resort

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20. The Amish Village

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Home to the Appalachian Mountains, and some of the country's most unique and exciting amusement parks, Pennsylvania is a perfectly suited to day trips with children. There's something here for everyone: nature lovers will be awed by the sparkling rock formations at Crystal Cave, thrill seekers will be swept off their feet by the rides at Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park, and kids with an interest in history will love the chance to tour the Amish Village or take a ride on one of the historic streetcars at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum.

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