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Philadelphia Zoo
Featured attractions: Dodge Wild Earth...take a thrilling 3-D ride through the plains of Africa...The Pz Express...all aboard the Zoo's very own Victorian-era train, designed just for kiddies...Channel 6 Zooballoon...enjoy a soaring safari from 400 feet in the sky...Birds of Australia...colorful lorikeets will feed on nectar right from your hand...Camel Safari...take a ride on a camel's backthrough African Plains and explore the diversity of Africa...Draft Horse and Pony Rides...Swan Boat Rides...paddle your way around Bird Lake...Tortoise Trail...lace up your boots and hit the trail and enjoy our Galapagos and Aldabra tortoises. There is so much more to explore and experience at the Philadelphia Zoo. Address: 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA - Phone: 215-243-1100
Antique Row Offering dozens of antique, craft, and curio shops. Wear comfortable shoes. Address: 9th Street and Pine Streets, Philadelphia, PA
Centipede Tours Enjoy a 1 1/2 hour candlelight stroll through historic Philadelphia and Society Hill areas. Guides will lead you in 18th-century dress starting at City Tavern and ending at City Tavern. Offered in mid-May-mid-October, Saturday - Reservations preferred. Address: 1315 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA - Phone: 215-735-3123
Carnegie Science Center The Omnimax Theater is on the premises. WWII Submarine. Interactive planetarium. More than 250 hands-on exhibits. Entertainment for the entire family. Address: One Allegheny Avenue Pittsburgh, PA - Phone: 412-237-3400
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy - Visit Fallingwater Fallingwater is recognized as one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most acclaimed works. Nothing compares to experiencing Fallingwater in person. When planning your visit, allow an entire day to enjoy the house and its spectacular setting. This beautiful natural area offers spectacular mountain vistas, river valleys, numerous waterfalls, and rich forests.
Address: Route 318, P.O. Box R Mill Run, PA - Phone: 724-329-8501
Gateway Clipper Fleet Sightseeing Tours & Dinner Cruises Join us for an unforgettable experience that truly captures the personality of a great river city - Pittsburgh. Our spectacular vessels sail day and night, offering a wide variety of cruises that will let you relax and experience life on the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio Rivers. These are fully staffed climate-controlled riverboats. Address: 9 Station Square Dock Pittsburgh, PA - Phone: 412-355-7980
Lehigh Valley Zoo Open daily and situated in Schnecksville, northwest of Allentown. This zoo offers visitors the chance to see a variety of foreign and domestic animals. If it's your little ones birthday be sure to check out party packages. They will include a guided tour of the zoo, pizza, beverages, a birthday cake and ice cream. Address: 5150 Game Preserve Rd. Schnecksville, PA - Phone: 610-799-4171
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Covering over 200 acres and featuring over 100 rides, including five roller coasters, a white-water rafting ride and a carousel. This amusement park has something for everyone. At the center's water park 11 waterslides, two river rides are offered as choices. There is also a three-story water playground to enjoy. Address: 3830 Dorney Park Road Allentown, PA - Phone: 610-395-3724
Jungle Fun This amusement centre offers lots for your little tykes. Features a three-level playground, a play area for your toddlers, a small climbing wall and plenty of arcade games. Lots of snacks such as pizza, hot dogs, pretzels and lots of other favourites. We put the FUN in Jungle Fun. Address: 3245 Hamilton Blvd Allentown, PA - Phone: 610-770-0331
Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens With winding walkways and beautifully landscaped grounds this is home to over 400 animals, representing more than 200 species from around the world. The Erie Zoo is also the Botanical Gardens of Northwest Pennsylvania and features 2500 specimens from 600 species of plant. Take a journey of this magnificent jungle of plants and animals. Address: 423 West 38th Street Erie, PA - Phone: 814-864-4091
Presque Isle Downs and Casino 2,000 sloths, live thoroughbred racing, exciting live entertainment, traditional and international cuisine. All the excitement on a gaming floor as big as a football field! So, whether your game is video poker or the ring of reel slot machines, there's something for everyone to enjoy. You must be 21 to gamble. Address: 8199 Perry Highway/Exit 27, I-90 Erie, PA - Phone: 866-ERIE-FUN
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Presque Isle State Park Discover Presque Isle State Park... a day-use park that provides year-round recreational opportunities. There are over 15 miles of trails for hikers, cyclists and cross-country skiers. Offering swimming, boating, fishing and beautiful sandy beaches to its summer visitors and plenty for their winter visitor. Address: Foot of Peninsula Drive Erie, PA - Phone: 814-833-7424
Sovereign Performing Arts Center Hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year such as concerts, hockey games, conventions, ice shows, and Broadway shows. Also home to the Reading Symphony Orchestra. For information on the performances please call number listed.
Address: 136 Sixth Street, Reading, PA - Phone: 610-898-SHOW
Centre Park Victorian Historic District
This district is comprised of 840 Victorian and early 20th century architecture properties. Come and enjoy one of the annual events such as a spring garden tour, or a Christmas tour. Fall arts and antique fairs are also hosted here. Address: 2551 West Eighth Street Reading, PA - Phone: 610-375-7860
Houdini Tour & Magic Show Houdini! His magic & escapes. This is the only building in the world totally devoted to Harry Houdini. Tours also include a magic show. Address: 1433 N. Main Avenue Scranton, PA - Phone 1-570-342-5555 For schedules, admission fees or other information.
Electric City Trolley Station & Museum Relive the time of the trolleys at the Electric City Trolley Station and Museum, located in a restored late 19th century mill building. Explore the exhibits and displays - including vintage trolleys, the museum tells the story of the electric traction systems and the impact they had on the development of the Lackawanna Valley, Northeast Pennsylvania and the industrial northeast. Located at Cliff Street, on the grounds of the Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton, Pa. (off Exit 185 (Old Exit 53) of Interstate 81). Phone: 570-963-6590
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour This is your opportunity to explore 300 feet below the earth in an actual mine. Go down in history and see how the men slaved on hands and knees to harvest black diamonds. Learn from a real miner about life and hard coal time in the city that was once the anthracite capital of the world. Gift shop on site. Address: R.D.#1 Bald Mountain Road Scranton, PA - Phone: 570-963-6463
Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts Housed in two historic buildings located in Bethlehem's National Register Historic District. 18th and 19th century furniture, silver, glass, textiles, china, paintings and toys are on display. Address: 459 Old York Road Bethlehem, PA - Phone: 610-868-6868
The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
The museum explores the life of early settlers in the Bethlehem area. Address: 66 West Church Street Bethlehem, PA - Phone: 610-691-6055
The Hands On House Museum - Children's Museum A place to discover...A place to experience...A place to have fun...A place to learn. Dedicated to helping kids learn and have lots of fun in the process. This museum is designed for children ages 2-10 years. Adults and children play and learn together. Custom-designed, themed and unique exhibits to for everyone to participate in. Address: 721 Landis Valley Rd , Lancaster, PA - Phone: 717-569-5437
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