Pennsylvania with Kids

Families who love the outdoors will be thrilled to discover that there are so many great things to do in the Poconos in the summer. The Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania …

Winter brings great opportunities for snow-based family fun, and snow tubing in Pennsylvania is certainly a favorite activity for families! Snow tubing sessions are available at places all over the …

Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, got its nickname for being in the middle of the original 13 colonies, thus holding the colonies together like a keystone. Today, Pennsylvania is the keystone of family vacations and is our “go to” vacation spot.

Picture this: families all bundled up drinking hot chocolate and whirling around an outdoor ice skating rink lit up by a 65-foot Christmas tree. The clippity-clop of horse hooves pulling carriages is faintly noticeable in the distance, and fireworks light up the sky to the beat of popular Christmas songs.

The holiday season is a great time to reconnect with your family and take time to enjoy the festivities with your kids. In Philly, there are so many family-friendly activities it is hard to choose! After visiting these destinations you are sure to leave with a touch of holiday spirit.

Surrounded by rivers, Pittsburgh offers picturesque views to visitors. That, combined with the fact that there are so many fun things to do in Pittsburgh with kids, have led it …

Your guide to decking the halls in your local neighborhood! Christmas in:
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The music from the Broadway show, Hamilton, instantly made American history cool. After seeing the show or obsessively listening to the soundtrack, it’s hard to not want to learn more …

The city of Philadelphia offers up plenty of great places to visit, discover, learn, be entertained, and make memories. Here are our recommendations for the Top 10 things for families to do in Philadelphia, along with super tips on spots to dine, stay, and day trip.

Did you know you can ski for free in PA this winter AND have a chance to win free Gilson skis and boards?  The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association is offering …

Free Philadelphia activities abound in this historic gem of a city, and many of them are wonderfully enriching experiences with the opportunity to learn a little something about the many sights this area has to offer.

Find fall color and fabulous things to do in Pennsylvania with your family this autumn season: from Halloween traditions to outdoor explorations & more.

I remember when my eldest was two and grandpa bought him a train table. He spent hours and hours building tracks and going around the table in circles. His favorite …

At ages seven and eight, my well-traveled kids have made it clear to me what they like to do on vacation. They want a place to play — preferably with …

Does your child love gadgets and technology? Have a budding inventor or scientist on your hands? A visit to a fantastic science and technology museum can inspire great scientific and scholastic achievement in even the non-motivated student. We poured through 1,150 reviews on our site and put together this handy guide to the top science & technology museums across the country, as voted by your trusted and experienced Trekaroo users. Get your inner Einstein on!

Driving to Niagara Falls or through western Pennsylvania to Ohio? It seems like all roads pass through Erie, Pennsylvania. I admit, from the highway, Erie doesn’t seem particularly enticing – …

Before taking your toddler or preschooler on a visit to see A Day out with Thomas the Train, read these helpful tips on making the most of your day.

  Philadelphia is packed with fun, educational, interesting, and memorable things for families to do no matter what time of the year you decide to visit. Between the historic sights, …