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Hike Ricketts Glen State Park: 3.2 Miles, 18 Spectacular Waterfalls

Posted on February 7, 2023November 26, 2022by Jody Arneson

Take this hike to see 18 spectacular waterfalls!

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    • factory tours
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    • holiday season
    • Pennsylvania
    • quaint town

Enjoy a Lititz Christmas!

Posted on December 20, 2022December 14, 2022by Jody Arneson
Holiday star in Lititz PA

This quaint town offers huge holiday charm!

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    • holiday season
    • Pennsylvania

Delight Your Tummy on the Amish Christmas Cookie Tour

Posted on December 13, 2022December 11, 2022by Jody Arneson
Amish Christmas Cookie Tour

This delicious daytrip will be sure to delight everyone! Even Scrooge or the Grinch would agree!

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    • heritage tourism
    • holiday season
    • kid-friendly
    • Pennsylvania
    • Pittsburgh

Find Joy at Phipps’ Holiday Magic

Posted on December 10, 2022November 30, 2022by Jody Arneson
Phipps Conservatory Holiday Magic

Every winter, Phipps Conservatory transforms into a magical, winter wonderland, making this a favorite holiday season tradition.

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    • Pennsylvania
    • Pittsburgh

Celebrate the Holiday Season in Downtown Pittsburgh

Posted on December 3, 2022November 30, 2022by Jody Arneson
Ice skating around a Christmas tree in Pittsburgh

Discovering the holiday spirit is easy in downtown Pittsburgh!

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    • kid-friendly
    • Pennsylvania
    • Pittsburgh

Light Up the Season at Zoo Lights at Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

Posted on November 29, 2022November 30, 2022by Jody Arneson
Pittsburgh Zoo Lights

More than 100 animals shimmer and shine in the lights at this zoo lights drive through!

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    • ecotourism
    • kid-friendly
    • Pennsylvania

Ride the Pride of the Susquehanna

Posted on November 1, 2022September 10, 2022by Jody Arneson

Take a ride below Harrisburg’s iconic arched bridges on the historic Susquehanna River.

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    • museums
    • paranormal investigation
    • Pennsylvania

Serving Sentences of Eternity at Old Franklin Jail Ghost Hunt

Posted on October 25, 2022July 26, 2022by Jody Arneson

Discover what haunts Old Franklin Jail for yourself!

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    • Bucks County
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    • Wicomico County

Do You Dare Stay at a Haunted Hotel?

Posted on September 27, 2022September 10, 2022by Jody Arneson

Check into one of these five haunted hotels for a spirited stay!

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    • historic houses
    • museums
    • Pennsylvania

Tracing a Conspiracy at the John Brown House

Posted on September 13, 2022August 17, 2022by Jody Arneson
John Brown House

This middle-class home served as a boarding house run by a widow and a base of operations for a conspiracy to overthrow the United States!

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    • Pennsylvania

Sentences Served at Old Franklin Jail

Posted on September 10, 2022July 24, 2022by Jody Arneson
Old Franklin Jail

This historic jail has a surprising history as a way-station on the Underground Railroad.

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Hunting Ghosts at Pennhurst State School

Posted on September 3, 2022July 7, 2022by Jody Arneson
Pennhurst

Discover for yourself what lurks in the halls and tunnels of Pennhurst State School!

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    • Central PA
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    • museums
    • Pennsylvania

Drive Through History at Swigart Auto Museum

Posted on August 20, 2022July 8, 2022by Jody Arneson

Explore interesting stories and automobiles from this cute little auto museum!

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    • Pennsylvania
    • scenic rail excursion
    • trains and railroad history

Enjoying a Rare Mileage Train Excursion at East Broad Top Railroad

Posted on April 30, 2022March 25, 2022by Jody Arneson

This little-known gem of a railroad museum will appeal to the railroad enthusiast as well as kids of all ages!

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Clank Clank Clank Goes the Trolley at the Rockhill Trolley Museum

Posted on April 9, 2022April 2, 2022by Jody Arneson
The author waves from an historic trolley at the Rockhill Trolley Museum; the trolley is a bright orange.

Trolleys still capture our imagination, even though they belong to a different age. Discover why the Rockhill Trolley Museum is a fun daytrip destination for the entire family!

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I love exploring the midAtlantic states of the United States, finding the best, most interesting and fun daytrip destinations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey and New York. From the well known to the well off the beaten path, I'll take you as far as you can go in a day without a passport! Why daydream when you can daytrip?

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