Beyond the battlefields and backroads, Pennsylvania is packed with family fun that blends learning, nature, and old-fashioned thrills. I love how this state layers hands-on history, wild rides, and wide-open spaces—perfect for kids with big imaginations and even bigger energy.
To me, Pennsylvania means riding chocolate-scented coasters at Hersheypark, walking through America’s story at Independence National Historical Park, and squealing with excitement at Sesame Place in Langhorne. We explore hands-on exhibits at Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia, ride steam trains through Amish country with the Strasburg Rail Road, and meet black bears and river otters at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. The Carnegie Science Center, Crayola Experience in Easton, and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh bring imagination to life indoors, while Bushkill Falls and Ohiopyle State Park invite outdoor exploration. Spring through fall is ideal for a mix of hikes, history, and family-friendly festivals.
Picture this: The kids are making wax crayons, ringing the Liberty Bell, and high-fiving furry friends in a theme park—all in one incredible Pennsylvania weekend.
"Chocolate, crayons, and colonial tales? This is Pennsylvania with kids!"
Best Things to Do in Pennsylvania with Kids
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