Name:

Adventure Aquarium

Location:

1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103

Phone Number:

(856) 365-3300

Description:

Aquarium

Website:

www.adventureaquarium.com

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

2 hours

Name:

Adventure Park USA

Location:

11113 West Baldwin Road
New Market, MD 21774

Phone Number:

(301) 865-6800

Description:

Adventure Park USA is Maryland’s largest family entertainment center.  With everything from our Oasis Miniature Golf Course to our Rock Wall and Hang ‘Em High Ropes Course, we have enough adventure for the whole family.

Website:

www.adventureparkusa.com

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

45 minutes

Name:

Brandywine Zoo

Location:

1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE 19802

Phone Number:

(302) 571-7747    

Description:

The Brandywine Zoo is located in beautiful Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware. The Zoo grounds cover 13 landscaped acres on high ground above the Brandywine River. The Zoo hosts 150 animals, from tigers to snakes, and is open all year round.

Website:

www.brandywinezoo.org

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

90 minutes

Name:

Camden’s Children Garden

Location:

3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103

Phone Number:

(856) 365-8733

Description:

The Camden Children's Garden
is designed for children and families. It is a special place to explore and discover the natural world. The four-acre garden provides horticultural experiences for creative and imaginative play.

Website:

www.camdenschildrengarden.org

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

2 hours

Name:

Chesapeake Beach Water Park

Location:

4079 Gordon Stinnett Avenue
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

Phone Number:

(410) 257-1404        

Description:

At the resort community of Chesapeake Beach you can have a splashin' fun-in-the-sun time in our eight water slides, fountains, waterfalls, a lagoon, kids' activity pool, and more, guaranteed to treat everyone to a cool time.

Website:

http://www.chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com/

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

75 minutes

Name:

Crayola Factory

Location:

30 Centre Square
Easton, PA 18042

Phone Number:

(610) 515-8000

Description:

At The Crayola FACTORY, you’ll be immersed in color and creativity – a place where there's no limitation to creativity and imagination. You can color, draw, paint and create with the latest Crayola products without the worry of cleanup afterwards. Each creative space invites you to play and explore while learning and having lots and lots of fun. See how Crayola Crayons and Markers are made. Learn about the history of the Crayola brand. Explore dozens of interactive projects and activities. This is not the real manufacturing plant, but instead a visitor center that allows the child inside each person to unleash its creative spirit. Each quarter, themes and projects change, giving visitors a variety of projects to create throughout the year.

Website:

www.crayola.com/factory

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

3 hours

Name:

Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom

Location:

3830 Dorney Park Road
Allentown, PA 18104

Phone Number:

(610) 395- 3724

Description:

Amusement and water park located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The park features six roller coasters, other adult and children's rides, and a large waterpark, Wildwater Kingdom.

Website:

www.dorneypark.com

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

2 ½ hours

Name:

Dutchwonderland

Location:

2249 Lincoln Highway East
Lancaster, PA 17602  

Phone Number:

(866) FUNat DW

Description:

Amusement and water park for kids!

Website:

www.dutchwonderland.com

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

90 minutes

Name:

Elwood Park Zoo

Location:

1661 Harding Boulevard
Norristown, PA 19401

Phone Number:

(610) 277-3825

Description:

Zoo

Website:

www.elmwoodparkzoo.org

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

2 hours

Name:

Franklin Institute Science Museum

Location:

222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone Number:

(215) 448-1200

Description:

Science Museum

Website:

www.2.fi.edu   

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

2 hours

Name:

Gettysburg National Military Park

Location:

1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325

Phone Number:

(717) 334-1124

Description:

A visit to Gettysburg National Military Park should be one of time well spent! The mission of the National Park Service and its partner, the Gettysburg Foundation, is to provide each and every visitor with a quality experience while in the Museum and Visitor Center, in the Soldiers' National Cemetery where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address, and while visiting the battlefield park.

Website:

http://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

80 minutes

Name:

Great Falls

Location:

9200 Old Dominion Dr.
McLean, VA 22102

Phone Number:

(703) 285-2965

Description:

At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation’s Capital.

Website:

http://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

60 minutes

Name:

Hands on House

Location:

721 Landis Valley Road
Lancaster, PA 17601

Phone Number:

(717) 569-KIDS

Description:

Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping kids learn and making sure they have lots of fun in the process. The museum is designed for children ages 2-10 years. At Hands-on House, adults and children play and learn together. Our philosophy of childhood learning is simple: it lasts longer if it’s more fun, and it’s more fun if it includes doing. Our exhibits, classes and programs are short on lectures, and long on interactive, participatory activities.

Website:

http://www.handsonhouse.org/

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

90 minutes

Name:

Herr’s Hoods Factory Tour

Location:

20 Herr Drive
Nottingham, PA 19362

Phone Number:

(800) 63 SNACK

Description:

There's no fake machinery or actors - it's the REAL factory, the REAL workers, and the REAL process Herr's® has perfected to make their products taste REALLY great. Our tour is a firsthand learning experience that includes visual methods that's sure to impress children and adults alike. You'll never forget the little-known facts, like how a pretzel gets its brown color, or what makes a great chipping potato, and how tortilla chips get their seasoning.

Website:

http://www.herrs.com/SnackFactoryTours.html

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

60 minutes

Name:

Hershey Park

Location:

100 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033

Phone Number:

(800) HERSHEY

Description:

Amusement and Water Park

Website:

www.hersheypark.com/

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

90 minutes

Name:

Lancaster Science Factory

Location:

454 New Holland Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602

Phone Number:

(717) 509-6363

Description:

Welcome to the Lancaster Science Factory, a hands-on, interactive technology and science center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We invite you to come explore our exciting exhibits relating to the physical sciences, engineering, technology and mathematics!

Website:

www.lancastersciencefactory.org

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

90 minutes

Name:

Luray Caverns

Location:

970 U.S. Hwy. 211 West
Luray, VA 22835

Phone Number:

(540) 743-6551 

Description:

4,000,000 centuries in the making beneath Virginia’s storied Shenandoah Valley, this “must see” U.S. Natural Landmark awaits your discovery. One hour tours, from well-lighted, paved walkways lead visitors through cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high. Enormous chambers are filled with towering columns, shimmering draperies and crystal-clear pools.

Website:

www.luraycaverns.com

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

2 ½ hours

Name:

Longwood Gardens

Location:

1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Phone Number:

(610) 388-5200

Description:

When visiting Longwood Gardens, you are immersed not only in the breathtaking surroundings, but in the rich history as well.

Website:

www.longwoodgardens.org

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

90 minutes

Name:

The Mount Vernon Trail

Location:

Several locations to start/stop.  See map on website.

Phone Number:

Description:

Located just across the river from Downtown Washington D.C. is a great multi-use recreation trail. Nearly 18 miles long, the Mount Vernon Trail follows the Potomac's Virginia shoreline from Theodore Roosevelt Island (near Rosslyn, Va) to George Washington's Estate located at Mount Vernon.
The Mount Vernon Trail is a big favorite of area cyclists. The trail offers wonderful views of the Potomac and DC monuments. There are also several points-of-interest along the way, including George Washington's home at Mount Vernon, Olde Town Alexandria, Arlington National Cemetery, and the local's favorite Gravelly Point (at the north end of National Airport's main runway).

Website:

http://bikewashington.org/trails/vernon/index.php

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

60 minutes

Name:

National Toy Train Museum

Location:

300 Paradise Lane
Ronks, PA 17572

Phone Number:

(717) 687-8623  

Description:

A World-Class Collection of Toy Trains for Kids of All Ages

Website:

www.nttmuseum.org

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

90 minutes

Name:

Old Towne Alexandria

Location:

221 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314           

Phone Number:

(703) 746-3301

Description:

Shop, dine and celebrate on America’s Historic Main Streets

Website:

www.visitalexandriava.com

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

60 minutes

Name:

Philadelphia Zoo

Location:

3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone Number:

(215) 243-1100

Description:

Zoo

Website:

www.philadelphiazoo.org

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

2 hours

Name:

Please Touch Museum

Location:

Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
4231 Avenue of the Republic
(formerly North Concourse Drive)
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Phone Number:

(215) 581- 3181

Description:

Please Touch Museum is home to six interactive exhibit zones across 38,000 square feet, designed to encourage learning through play. Let your child be your guide as you explore our unique environment. The open-endedness of our unique exhibits allows families to personalize each visit, for there is no wrong way to play!

Website:

www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

2 hours

Name:

Sesame Place

Location:

100 Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA 19047

Phone Number:

(215) 752-7070

Description:

Be a kid (and be a kid again). Sesame Place is where your child and your inner child play side by side all day long – flying, spinning, sliding, climbing and more on nearly two dozen rides.

Website:

www.sesameplace.com

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

2 ½ hours

Name:

Six Flags

Location:

13710 Central Avenue
Upper Marlboro, MD

Phone Number:

(301) 249-1500

Description:

Amusement and water park

Website:

www.sixflags.com/america/index.aspx

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

45 minutes

Name:

Snyder Pretzel Factory Tour

Location:

1350 York Street
Hanover, PA 17331

Phone Number:

(800) 233-7125

Description:

Our Hanover Pennsylvania Pretzel Bakery offers a free in-house tour that combines our exciting history with our fast paced manufacturing facility.  It is geared for ages 5 and up, but everyone will enjoy seeing how pretzels and potato chips are made. On the guided walking tour you'll see our raw material warehouse, finished goods warehouse (where you will see robotics at work), and our state of the art packing room. After that you'll see the oven room where you can almost taste the pretzels. The guide then finishes up by showing you how potato chips are made from beginning to end.

Website:

www.snydersofhanover.com

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

70 minutes

Name:

The Academy of Natural Sciences

Location:

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone Number:

(215) 299-1000

Description:

The Academy of Natural Sciences, established in 1812, is the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas. It's recognized internationally for its vast collections, research, exhibits, and educational programs. The Academy’s collection of over 17 million cataloged natural history specimens and artifacts is among the ten largest in the United States.

Website:

www.ansp.org

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

2 hours

Name:

Utz Quality Food, Inc. Factory Tour

Location:

900 High Street
Hanover, PA 17331

Phone Number:

(800) 367-7629

Description:

You can see and smell the making of the famous Utz Potato Chips and Snacks at our over 600,000 square foot facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

There, we have built a special glass enclosed observation gallery that looks down on our production process from beginning to end.  You will be guided step-by-step with the aid of a push-to-talk audio program and closed-circuit TV monitors.  A wall display of Utz’s history will enhance your understanding of the company and its products.

Website:

www.utzsnacks.com/tours.html

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

70 minutes

Name:

Washington, D.C.

Location:

See website for specific attractions and addresses.

Phone Number:

(202) 789-7000

Description:

Many museums and other attractions!

Website:

www.washington.org

Approximate Distance
from Baltimore

60 minutes