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Crystal Cave Park  - Open March through November 610-683-6765 Visit PA’s greatest natural wonder!  Discovered in 1871, Crystal Cave has delighted tourists for over 140 years.  Underground tours lead by knowledgeable and courteous guides, movie presentation about caves, souvenir and rock shops, panning for gemstones, nature trail, picnic facilities, 150 scenic acres, and historical exhibit.  Miniature golf, ice cream parlor, Crystal Cave Café, and museum are open seasonally.  Crystal Cave is open daily March 1 thru November 30th, 9 AM to 5 PM with extended summer hours.  Closed December, January, and February.  Crystal Cave is a great family and fieldtrip destination.  Special group rates for 15 people or more.  For additional information visit our website at www.crystalcavepa.com or call 610-683-6765.  963 Crystal Cave Road  Kutztown, Pa 19530.    Located midway between Reading and Allentown.

Stock Car Racing Experience  Box 500, Blakeslee, PA 18610 877-786-2522 Ride or Drive on the Famous NASCAR Track, Pocono Raceway! We provide a first-class driving experience on a huge 2.5-mile NASCAR track. We offer stock car experiences ranging from a 3-lap Ride to an 80-Mile Drive. So if you have ever dreamt of taking the checkered flag in a real racecar on a real racetrack, now you can turn that dream into a reality. That's right! The staff at StockCar Racing Experience will suit you up, teach you what you need to know, and put you behind the wheel of a SPRINT Cup style stock car on the super speedway at Pocono Raceway. This is the experience of a lifetime and makes a great gift!! Or race wheel-to-wheel only 1 inch off the ground in our 50 MPH karts on a road course inside Pocono Raceway. We also specialize in corporate events and can accommodate groups of all sizes. Give your guests an experience they will truly remember and always associate with your business. For additional information visit our website at http://www.877stockcar.com/ or call 877-786-2522. Located at Pocono Raceway, Long Pond PA. Take a Day Trip to PA and Drive a Real Stock Car!

Bushkill Falls  Closed December through March
Bushkill PA (717) 588-6682

The "Niagara of Pennsylvania". Bushkill falls is among the Keystone States most famous scenic attractions. This unique series of eight waterfalls, nestled deep in the wooded Pocono Mountains, is accessible through an excellent network of hiking trails and bridges which afford fabulous views of the waterfalls and the surrounding forest. Bushkill falls is the most impressive, picturesque romantic attractions on the entire east coast.

Penn's Cave  OPEN YEAR ROUND except January
Centre Hall  PA  (814) 364-1664

One of Americas only all-water cavern and Wildlife Park. The Cavern tour is an awesome guided one-hour tour by motorboat on an underground stream. The farm and wildlife tour is a guided 90-minute moterized tour over the thousand acres of Penn's cave forests and fields which have been carefully preserved as a natural habitat for birds, plants and animals. Animals such as deer, elk, wolves, bears, bison and mustangs are often seen on tours. This is a must visit if you are in the Centre Hall area!

Hickory Run State Park

The 15,500-acre Hickory Run State Park, Carbon County, lies in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. This large park has over 40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas and miles of trout streams. The Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National Natural Landmark. Camping is also available.

Sesame Place  OPEN MAY THROUGH OCTOBER
100 Sesame Place Langhorn PA (215) 757-1100
Sesame Place is a wonderful place to spend a weekend with your younger children in Eastern Pennsylvania. The all-time classic icons of childrenë­© television comes alive before your very eyes, and thereë­© so much to see and do that the whole family will have no problem spending an entire day here. The Parade is awesome and not to be missed. The kids get to touch and play with the characters.

Crayola Factory  OPEN YEAR ROUND
30 Centre Square Easton PA (610) 515-8000
The Crayola Factory at Two Rivers Landing is a hands-on discovery center for children that provides educational and creative personal development experiences. You will be able to participate in numerous activities and crafts where your only creative limitation is your imagination. You will color, draw and create with the latest Crayola products. Best of all take a tour of the factory and see how Crayons are made.

Amazing Houdini Tour and Fun Magic Show OPEN YEAR ROUND
1433 North Main st Scranton PA 570-342-5555
Houdini Tours and magic shows are great fun for the family. The Houdini Museum has been called one of the most unique museums and attractions in the world. The show also includes two of the best, nationally known magicians, Dorothy Dietrich and John Bravo.

Amish Experience Theatre OPEN YEAR ROUND
Plain & Fancy Farm, Route 340, Bird-in-Hand PA 717-768-8400
Located at the Plain and fancy farm in Lancaster- People from around the world come here to journey and explore the natural beauty of the Amish farmlands. Take Bus tours of the surrounding Amish farmlands, have a mouth watering all-you-can-eat family style meal, take a tour of an Old Order Amish House and enjoy the spectacular F/X Theater production of "Jacob's Choice". Wonderful day trip for the whole family.

Lehigh Valley Zoo OPEN YEAR ROUND
5150 Game Preserve Road Schnecksville PA 610-799-4171
The Game Preserve features 1,200 acres of a delightful experience for all the senses. You can relax as you walk through two miles of beautiful grassy and wooded areas, complete with flowing streams and an authentic old-fashioned covered bridge or can enjoy the many animal's in the zoo. A favorite program is ""Feeding Time at the Zoo"" were children can watch animals being fed!

Catacombs Restaurant OPEN YEAR ROUND
in Lancaster is several stories below the surface of the street in the aging cellars of Bube's Brewery. A costumed guide will greet you and lead you on a tour of the brewery on your way to dinner. You will descend 43 feet into the stone-lines vaults of the Catacombs. There you will find a unique fine dining experience, with a menu that includes a variety of traditional and gourmet dishes.

See the famous 1920's Carousel at Bushkill Park in Easton PA

Dorney Park in Allentown PA is probably the most famous amusement park in PA besides Hershey Park

Ride the slides and swim all day at Waterworld Phoenixville PA

Terry Hill Waterpark boasts 3 swimming pools and other attractions including waterslides. Located in Breingsville Pa

See the amazing Lost River Canyons in Hellertown PA

Go tubing or Kyaking - Make a reservation at River Country in Point Pleasant PA

Franklin Institute Science Museum is a hands-on museum dedicated to Ben Franklin -What a fun day for the whole family located in Philadelphia

See over 1,000 amazing acres of gardens at Longwood Gardens in Kennent Sq. PA

The Dutch Apple dinner theatre in Lancaster features full-length Broadway musicals accompanied by a lavish buffet at a great value. Spend the day in Amish country and the evening here

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT IN
THE LEHIGH VALLEY

Baker Center for the Arts Allentown

Bristol Riverside Theatre Bristol

SOME MORE GREAT PLACES TO VISIT IN
PENNSYLVANIA

Conneaut Lake Park
Hershey Park
Idlewild Park
Kennywood Amusement Park
Knoebels
Independence Park
Sandcastle Water Park
Waldameer Park
Williams Grove
Bethlehem Brew Works
Longwood Gardens
Peddler's Village
Philly Trolley Works
Sly Fox Brewing Co
Caddie Shak
Sandcastle Winery
Lakemont Park