Sometimes, though, the best way to travel is with the kids. Parents and kids of all ages can spend action-packed days in many of Pennsylvania's towns and cities. You can choose among educational adventures or simply have a ball at one of Pennsylvania's many amusement parks. From zoos and museums to water slides and picnics, Pennsylvania offers family-centric activities.
Children's Museum
Take the kids on a trip to the Pittsburgh Children's Museum. The museum is complete with interactive exhibits that will keep your kids busy for hours. There is also a puppet exhibit featuring famed puppets from the beloved television show Mister Roger's Neighborhood. Your kids can also learn about health and anatomy with the help of the museum's exhibits.
Hershey Park
Kids of all ages will enjoy a fun-filled day at Hershey Park. This chocolate-themed amusement park is full of images of your favorite candy. Tons of rollercoasters and fun rides will tucker the little ones out. There's also a mini-train that your locomotive-loving boys and girls will be thrilled to ride. To relax and unwind, listen to live music and catch a few live shows.
Water Parks
Waldameer Park and Waterworld, in Erie, Pennsylvania, is a great stop on a hot summer day. Water slides are great for cooling down. You can also enjoy assorted amusement park rides if you don't want to get wet. Teenagers will love playing the park's arcade games. Overall, this water park will keep the whole family entertained for hours. There's also live entertainment and a picnic area for meal times.
Transportation
Ride in a vintage streetcar at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. This three-mile trip takes place in Washington, Pennsylvania. Learn about planes and pilots at the Piper Aviation Museum in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Thomas the Train fans can have their dream come true by riding a life-size locomotive featuring Thomas. Strasburg, Pennsylvania, is home to the "real" Thomas the Train. There's even a wine and cheese car for adults-only.
Animals
Take your little animal-lovers to the Erie Zoo. This zoo has more than 500 different types of animals. Zoo America boasts a collection of North American animals. The Cherry-Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks, Pennsylvania, has hands-on farm activities for kids to participate in. Don't miss the singing chicken show, as well.
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