Family Vacations Directory - Pennsylvania

Our list of extra special places includes the ice cream makers who love ice cream 24/7 and who provide not just ice cream but unique choices for all ages. The best places have stories to share with each scoop. Some places include watching the ice cream being made or special tours of the dairy farm while others offer an ice cream parlor atmosphere. [Read More]

Renaissance festivals span the country during September and October offering the perfect solution for those who are short on time but looking for effortless, screen-free family fun. [Read More]

Locate a Ren faire and share the fun with your kids encountering knights, royal maidens, bards, wizards and perhaps a pixie or two, all in one place on the same day in an atmosphere punctuated by entertainment and living history moments creating an experience that is pure fun. [Read More]

Take a break where snow gear and sunscreen will not be needed but flip-flops are essential; a place where being all wet is part of the experience plan and wave pools, tunnel slides and lazy river floating is part of the fun. [Read More]

January is officially Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month but a number of states offer terrific benefits throughout the winter months for families with children in the 4th, 5th, or 6th grades. Who does't like the sound of "kids ski free" or almost free? [Read More]

The best snow festivals across the US offer interactive and engaging ways to enjoy cold weather and many of them include wacky ways to have fun from frozen turkey bowling to icy golf games and my favorite a frying pan toss. [Read More]

Renaissance Festivals and Ren Faires are scattered across the country making it easy to find 16th century time capsule to share with your kids. [Read More]

Each year the National Park Service sets aside a series of days for which the entrance fees are waived. It is a chance to take the kids and get in free. [Read More]

Looking for a terrific day trip to launch your holiday celebrations? Secure tickets and ride the rails with your kids. From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Virginia and Maryland traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights enhance the spirit of Christmas. [Read More]

Vacationing under a glass dome has its advantages. Just imagine a tropical spring break surfing with your kids in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Or perhaps relaxing on a lazy river in Virginia then creating your own family’s slide boarding competition - pure fun in one place. [Read More]

From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Virginia and West Virginia, harvest festivals with corn mazes, pumpkins and apples cider provide the perfect means to create your own screen free family adventure. [Read More]

There is no better way to share a sense of place with kids than to sample local cuisine and Philadelphia offers unending potential with very little risk. [Read More]

This TravelPhase focuses on advice and vacation ideas for families traveling with babies, toddlers and children not yet in school. [Read More]

Looking for a new spot or a new family vacation spot? Off the beaten path and plenty of fun, this list of spans the gamut from earthy and adventuresome to deluxe, yet family-friendly. [Read More]

Spending time in Philly with kids is always rewarding. The city is a first-class family vacation location offering hundreds of ways to share really cool stuff and create one-of-a-kind memories. [Read More]

Every 10-year-old makes the connection between Valley Forge and George Washington so visiting Valley Forge is a bonus for families because there is no need to explain why the place is important. Kids love to feel the power of knowing and sharing important stuff. [Read More]