Motorcoach Bus Trip to Christmas in Hershey    December 18, 2010   Warminster, Bucks County to Hershey, Lancaster Couty

Rockhill Trolley Museum                                                  Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon

The Rockhill Trolley Museum is located in central PA, halfway between Altoona and Harrisburg, near Raystown Lake.  Here you will find 9 operational trolleys, including Pennsylvania's ONLY operating open-air trolley.  You and your family can learn about trolleys and how your parents and grandparents got around in America, while enjoying a leisurely ride through the scenic countryside.

 

Thomas the Tank Engine       September 11-19, 2010     Ronks,  Lancaster County

We went to Lancaster in June for "A Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine" and it was great. Terrific family friendly patient crowds, clean, organized and fun.

Join Thomas the Tank Engineâ„¢, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hattâ„¢. Visit the Railroad Museum and Take ride on the Strasburg Railroad.

Roadside America                                                        Shartlesville, Berks County

Kids love tiny things. Teeny tiny play things. . like the miniatures that they have at Roadside America. My Aunt Karen told me about this one. My grandmother and grandfather would take the kids there to see the miniature village of life in america.

The exhibit fascinates not only because of its authentic, beautifully crafted miniatures, but because of the excitement of continual movement. Swift trains glide through tunnels and over bridges … a tiny fountain bubbles in the miniature Zoo … a mountain trolley hustles through the woodland … an old-time grist mill slowly grinds grain for flour.

A Day on the Train, Septa that is.   Chestnut Hill, Center City, Yardley, Doylestown

Well this is a creative one for sure. Thanks to Matt from Briarwood Camp in Furlong for suggesting this one.

Need something to do when the weather is not super great? Get on Septa and grab some lunch in another town. Matt takes his kids from Radnor to Center City for lunch then to Yardley to hang with the GPs (grandparents). It is a full day and the kids love the adventure of it. Sounds like Matt likes it too. Check out Septa. ..

Choo Choo  Barn                                                                  Strasburg, Lancaster County

My Aunt Karen told me about the Choo Choo Barn a couple of days ago. It is a perfect place for kids who love trains and well, good for a hot or rainy day for sure.

This place has a great history too. George Groff, back in 1945 bought a lionel train set for his son for christmas and set it up in his basement. Then each year they added on to it. . before you know it, the whole town is talking about George's trains and visiting to get a look for themselves. Long story short, he decided it was a good way to pay for college and started charging admission to see his trains. That was back in the 60s. Imagine how large it is now!

There are 22 running train displays and you can check out all the displays at your leisure in the 1700 foot warehouse. They even have a miniature zoo!

There is a Thomas the Tank Engine store too. . .

Piper Aviation Museum Lockhaven Clinton County

The fascination with airplanes begins when children are just itty bitty. My 14 month old is always telling me "up", "aeeeh plane."

Piper Aviation Museum is a fun, educational place for you to learn about planes and the first ones invented and also experience the exciting adventures of past flyers and their stories. Witness the beauty and science of flight and take a journey through time with the Piper Aviation

Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions                       Honesdale Wayne County

Visit the birthplace of the American Railroad and take a ride on the Stourbridge line! Tons of history. . and who doesn't love a train ride?

Hawk Mountain Steam Railroad     2010   Kempton, Berks County

The WK&S Railroad is located in Kempton, PA in scenic Berks County.Known as the"Hawk Mountain Line" because of its' proximity to the famous bird sanctuary, the WK&S has been open since 1963.