Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1984 – Active Get ready for a wild ride – literally. Montage Mountain Resorts isn’t your sugar-coated, kiddie-carousel kind of park. We’re the place where adrenaline junkies live it up and foodies ditch the chicken fingers. Our coasters? They’ll leave you breathless. Our eats? Forget greasy burgers – we’re talking…
Location: Easton, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1996 – Active Tired of coloring inside the lines? Crayola Experience lets kids explode onto supersized canvases and unleash their inner artist. Forget limitations – here, creativity runs wild. Think massive coloring walls that dwarf even the biggest grown-up. Imagine swirling color storms that bring your creations to life. And…
Location: New Park, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1997 – Active Maize Quest Fun Park is a breath of fresh air – literally. Ditch the crowds and head for our sprawling fields, where the main attraction is a massive, mind-bending corn maze. Get lost on purpose. Embrace a little dirt and a lot of laughs. This isn’t…
Location: Claysburg, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1962 – Active Blue Knob All Seasons Resort has been around since ‘1962. It sits way out in Claysburg, Pennsylvania – a true escape nestled deep in the Allegheny Mountains. If you love the outdoors, this place offers thrills year-round. Winter means skiing and boarding – and sometimes pretty long…
Location: Ronks, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1996 – Active Cherry Crest Adventure Farm sits in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania – it’s been a popular family spot since 1996. They call it “Growing Fun,” but be warned: it gets busy! Especially during the fall festivals, expect long lines and crowds. Still, there’s something for everyone here….
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania Years active: 1906 – Active Adventure Sports in Hershey isn’t just another family park. It’s pure adrenaline tucked right beside Hershey’s Chocolate World. Think of it as the spicy kick after all that sweetness! This place has been around since 1906, so they know how to get your heart racing. Get ready…
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1874 – Active The Philadelphia Zoo isn’t just old – it’s the first zoo in America! This place has seen some things. But don’t let the age fool you. Inside, you’ll find incredible animals and dedicated conservation efforts. It’s nestled in Fairmount Park, so escaping the city bustle is easy….
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1952 – Active Forget those dusty old zoos! Pittsburgh’s National Aviary is where the real bird action is. They’ve got over 500 of them, squawking and preening from every corner of the globe. Walk through steamy rainforests, chilly penguin hangouts – it’s way more immersive than any nature documentary. And…
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1898 – Active The Pittsburgh Zoo? Don’t expect some tourist trap. This place is legit, with over a century of experience saving some of the world’s most incredible animals. Think beyond the lions and tigers (though, yeah, they have those too). Don’t miss the aquarium. Seriously, it’s got the best…
Location: Norristown, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1924 – Active Elmwood Park Zoo isn’t your standard zoo experience. It’s smaller and older, sure, but that means you get up close with the animals. The jaguars, red pandas, and mischievous monkeys are practically within arm’s reach! Want an insider tip? Get there early. Hungry animals are more active,…
