Pennsylvania is a kid’s playground, but that doesn't mean adult can't have fun too! With chocolate-themed amusement parks and wild animals galore, both your kids and your own inner child will have a great time. Exploring Pennsylvania has never been this fun!
Miller Lane, Hillsborough, New Jersey
Known as the official Crayola visitor center, the Crayola Experience is a great place to let your children’s inner creativity loose. Here, children are encouraged to test out new Crayola products and create whatever their hearts desire. The building has four floors of activities, including a clay sculpting area, a “doodle in the dark” room, and even an area where you can melt crayons into the shape of your choice. General admission is 17 bucks per person, but, pro tip, the price goes down if you visit in the evening.
Ringing Rocks County Park is home to a geologic phenomenon that your kids will love. Certain types of rocks, called lithophonic rocks, create a resonating bell-like sound when struck with a metal object like a hammer. Ringing Rocks County Park is full of these beautiful, sonorous stones, and your kids will delight in striking them to hear their lovely sounds. Make sure to bring your own hammer so you can test this out yourself, and don’t forget to bring sunglasses or goggles for the little ones in case pieces of rock come off when you tap them.
Everyone will love the Herr’s Factory Tour... it’s not called the “Tastiest Tour in Town” for nothing, you know! Herr’s is an American manufacturer of delicious potato chips, and you will be able to see firsthand just what goes into the making of a great chip. The tour takes about an hour and will take you through the live factory to see chips being made on production lines. If that doesn’t sound great enough, the facility also hosts a snack bar, where you can sample the goodies you just saw being made.
6330 Stallion Drive, Cumming, Georgia, United States
Whether you’re looking to entertain kids, or you just want to get back in touch with your inner child, Pennsylvania has tons of ways to make you feel like a kid again while entertaining young ones. With activities to boost creativity, teach your kids about science and culture, and, of course, amusement parks galore, your trip across Pennsylvania will leave the whole family smiling and laughing.