Holidays/Winter Itinerary in the Poconos Mountains, PA
The Poconos Mountain Region of Pennsylvania is full of festive holiday spirit and winter fun.
The Poconos Mountain Region of Pennsylvania is full of festive holiday spirit and winter fun.
The town of Bethlehem, PA, is known as “The Christmas City,” for good reason, with twinkling lights, bustling markets and a rich Moravian heritage.
While rain during your free time can be a bummer, there are a nice variety of indoor experiences to explore in Southern PA, whether you’re looking for education, movement, or just plain fun.
These are our top ten best activities for families to experience in Philadelphia, in no particular order.
This adventure starts with a trip to the Growers Market in downtown Williamsport to choose some fresh, seasonal produce to take along to Loyalsock Forest State Park. Here, you can spend an hour or two hiking among ferns and hardwood forest to discover a lovely waterfall. After your hike, refuel at Bullfrog Brewery, where there is something on the menu for everyone. Finally, get some dessert, and maybe do a bit more plant shopping at the Potting Bench Greenhouse, Ice Cream, and Workshops.
Valley Forge is a free National Historic Park where you can learn about the history of the revolutionary war in a beautiful natural setting.
The most beautiful places to visit in Southern Lancaster and York Counties, in Pennsylvania.
We had the opportunity to visit this region of Northeastern Pennsylvania in early December, and we had a wonderful time. Dietrich Theater Our first stop was Dietrich Theater, which was beautifully decorated for the holiday season with trees, ornaments, and sparkling miniature villages. The theater shows independent films as well as popular new releases, and…
Known for being the home of a large Amish community, Dutch Country, PA has beautiful rolling hills and farmland that is a pleasure to drive through. Just be sure to keep an eye out for buggies! You will also find some lovely, interesting, and free outdoor attractions in this region of PA. Here are a…
You can still find amazing views of the fall foliage at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary this weekend. You also have the chance to see raptors and many other types of birds on their fall migration over Pennsylvania, and you will almost certainly see chipmunks scurrying here, there, and everywhere. The cost of admission is about $11…
We live on the edge of Pennsylvania and have been exploring with our kids for over a decade. These are our favorite family attractions in Southeast PA by region. Philadelphia and Surrounding Areas The Franklin Museum is our favorite attraction in Philly – it is an awesome (and also quite large) museum with rotating special…
This region of Pennsylvania is rural and rugged, covered with farms settled peacefully among the Appalachians along the Susquehanna River, and dotted with charming small towns. Here are a few reasons to visit. 1. Natural Beauty and Lovely Vistas There are numerous state parks, wilderness areas, and hikes throughout the region, but hiking to Hawk…