Things to Do in PA

Pennsylvania is a destination that truly offers a little bit of everything. Here you will discover adventure in the great outdoors, but also quiet splendor at world-class museums. You’ll find historic sites that bring the past to life alongside interactive experiences you can’t get anywhere else. Come along as we discover the best things to do in Pennsylvania.

Snow Goose Migration at Middle Creek

Date of Visit: February 28, 2026

Each year, tens of thousands of migrating snow geese, tundra swans, and Canadian geese make a stopover at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.

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snow geese flying in formation above a meadow at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
white wall with a large panel that reads "Small Living Things: The magical art of Eric Carle" with an image of the Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle Exhibit at the Michener Museum

Date of Visit: February 14, 2026

“Small Living Things: The Magical Art of Eric Carle” showcases the artwork and process of the beloved author of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.”

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“Towers of Tomorrow”

Date of Visit: February 1, 2026

The new exhibit at the Reading Public Museum invites visitors to experience modern architectural wonders in LEGO form while encouraging them to build their own mega-structures.

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Two LEGO skycrapers - one blue, one black and gray - on display at the Reading Public Museum
Large stone structure with vetical banners hanging down showing artwork by Eric Carle

MUSEUMS& Galleries

Art, history, and cultural on display

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A green diesel locomotive with yellow stripes on the front and the number 2023 above the cab on the side sits next to the Jim Thorpe train station with its witch's hat architecture.

TRAIN
RIDES

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paved bike trail entering a tunnel blasted out of a rock

OUTDOOR
RECREATION

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the Muhlenberg Brigade huts at Valley Forge Park

HISTORIC
SITES

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AMUSEMENT
PARKS

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UNIQUE
SHOPPING

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giraffe taking lettuce from a woman's hand at Elmwood Park Zoo

ZOOS &
AQUARIUMS

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More Things to Do

Players lined up for a faceoff during a Hershey Bears hockey game.

Hershey Bears

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The Hershey Bears are the most storied and successful minor league hockey team in PA,…
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stone entryway with wooden doors and a sign that reads "Crystal Cave"

Crystal Cave

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What is now known as Berks County is the ancestral home of the Lenape people. …

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looking out from an upper deck seating area at the playing field at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia at twilight

Philadelphia Phillies

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What is now known as Philadelphia is the ancestral homelands of the Lenape people.  For…

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freight cars pass the former Pennsylvania Railroad diesel engine #739 on display at Horseshoe Curve

Horseshoe Curve

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A family outing to the Horseshoe Curve to watch trains and enjoy a picnic by…
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wall mural depicting Crayola boxes through the years

Crayola Experience

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A day of family fun at the Crayola Experience, including creating a molded crayon, drip…
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Castle-shaped entrance to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA

Dutch Wonderland

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Dutch Wonderland is a kingdom for kids, and we take our young one to explore…
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Bear Rock Junction

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Mini golf, go-karts and a miniature train ride highlight a visit to Bear Rock Junction.
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gallery of the Stabin Museum in Jim Thorpe, PA

Stabin Museum

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A visit to the ecclectic Stabin Museum plus lunch at Cafe Arielle in Jim Thorpe….
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Cactus and desert scene inside the Bird House at Zoo America in Hershey, PA

ZooAmerica

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Exploring the animals of North America at ZooAmerica in Hershey, PA.
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Boyer Candies

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Shelves of Mallo Cups, Clark Bars, and Jimmie Stix for sale at Boyer Candy’s Outlet…
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Hershey Sweet Lights

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Hershey Sweet Lights is a holiday drive-through light experience offered just down the road from…
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The National Aviary

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Penguins, flamingos, and exotic birds – some endangered species – at the National Aviary in…
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sunflower patch at Paulus Farm Market

Paulus Farm Market

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Feeding cows, pigs and goats and visiting the sunflower patch at Paulus Farm Market.
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young child sitting on a blue tractor at the Hands-On House in Lancaster, PA

Hands-On House

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Watching my son explore the Hands-On House in Lancaster, where imaginative and interactive play is…
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Choo Choo Barn

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Taking my young son to the Choo Choo Barn in Strasburg, PA to experience the…
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bridge with a sign for Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood at Idlewild

Idlewild & Soakzone

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Taking our two-year-old to see Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Story Book Forest at Idlewild &…
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