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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour
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2. Philadelphia Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Philadelphia Zoo
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3. Lehigh Valley Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Lehigh Valley Zoo
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4. Linvilla Orchards

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Linvilla Orchards
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5. Lewisburg Children's Museum

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Lewisburg Children's Museum
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6. Land of Little Horses

Land of Little Horses
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7. Lake Tobias Wildlife Park

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Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
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8. Hershey’s Chocolate World

Hershey’s Chocolate World
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9. Hands-on House Children’s Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Hands-on House Children’s Museum
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10. expERIEnce Children's Museum

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expERIEnce Children's Museum
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11. Elmwood Park Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Elmwood Park Zoo
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12. Castle Halloween Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Castle Halloween Museum
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13. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland

Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland
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14. A Is For Amish Buggy Rides

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A Is For Amish Buggy Rides
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15. Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

Category: Food & Drink
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
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16. Explore & More Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Explore & More Children's Museum
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17. Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Category: Museums & Culture
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
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18. Lincoln Train Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Lincoln Train Museum
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19. Herr's Snack Factory Tours

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Herr's Snack Factory Tours
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20. Carnegie Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
Carnegie Science Center
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21. America on Wheels

America on Wheels
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22. American Helicopter Museum and Education Center

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American Helicopter Museum and Education Center
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23. Everhart Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Everhart Museum
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, houses an array of educational and entertaining attractions for the entire family to enjoy.
  • From aviation experiences to dinosaur history and majestic unicorns, Pennsylvania stands out as the place to pursue happiness in all forms.
  • These kid-focused attractions and excursions present a combination of learning through play in this beautiful region.
  • During a trip to Pennsylvania, children and their families can enjoy a visit to the sweetest place on earth, the Hershey's factory.
  • Families can also embark on a historical journey back in time to discover how ice was created at the Sculpted Iceworks Factory Tour.

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