Visiting the Weather Discovery Center in Punxsutawney, PA
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is well-known throughout the country as the home of Groundhog Day, and the town is even known as the “Weather Capital of the World”. So, it would make …
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What It’s Like Visiting the Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den in Scranton, PA
A mall in downtown Scranton probably isn’t the first place you’d think to look for an aquarium, but that’s exactly where you’ll find the Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den. …
Visiting the Moonshot Museum: Pittsburgh’s Ticket to the Moon
Pittsburgh is a city defined by its industrial past, especially the steel industry. However, in the 21st century, the city is becoming a hub for robotics and, somewhat surprisingly, robotics …
Family Fun at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum
When I’m traveling with my family, I’m always on the lookout for fun things to do with my younger children. So, when we were passing through Union County, we were …
Visiting the Western PA Model Railroad Museum for a Holiday Open House
Trains and history are two of my favorite things. So, when I can visit a model railroad that has tried to recreate a real track during a historic period, I …
Riding the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway from Jim Thorpe, PA
Jim Thorpe is one of my favorite small towns in Pennsylvania in large part because of how many great things there are to do in the “Switzerland of America”. And, …
Visiting the Animals at T&D’s Cats of the World in Snyder County
Pennsylvania is home to many great zoos, but there are only a handful of wildlife sanctuaries in the state. Because of this, I was excited to recently have the chance …
Everything You Need to Know to Experience the Little League World Series in Williamsport (Updated for 2022)
As a child, I was a huge baseball fan, and one of my favorite memories was of experiencing the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Every year in mid-August, …
The Museum of Illusions in Philadelphia: Mind-Bending Fun for Kids of All Ages
Philadelphia is a city full of world-class and sophisticated attractions from Independence National Historical Park to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. However, if you are looking for something decidedly less …
Exploring the Beautiful Asbury Woods in Erie
There are many great outdoor recreation spots in Erie. And while some, like Presque Isle State Park, are very well known and popular, there are others, like Asbury Woods, that …