Stop in PA
Jul 17th, 2006, 05:52 PM
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Stop in PA
I am driving from Washington, DC to Richfield Springs, NY in August and would like to make a stop overnight between two points. (I am traveling with 10 y.old child)
What would be a nice place to take a break?
What would be a nice place to take a break?
Jul 17th, 2006, 06:00 PM
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If it's just an overnight stop, it really shouldn't matter where you stop. If you want to spend some time somewhere, how about Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA? It's about 3 hours from Washington, just off I-95. A 10 year old should enjoy it.
Jul 17th, 2006, 07:34 PM
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Is the kid interested in trains? If so, visit Steamtown USA in Scranton, PA. Unfortunately, it's not the prettiest place.
And I think you said you don't want to drive over 4 hours a day in your other thread. If so you may want to stop a little early than that. There are quite a few motels in Hazleton, PA, just off I-81. It's just about halfway.
And I think you said you don't want to drive over 4 hours a day in your other thread. If so you may want to stop a little early than that. There are quite a few motels in Hazleton, PA, just off I-81. It's just about halfway.
Jul 17th, 2006, 07:54 PM
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Knobel's Amusement Resort isn't too far off I-81 in Elysburg, Pa. There is no parking fee and no admission charge. You purchase tickets for each ride (but I think a POP wristband is also available), so it's a great place to stop if you have a limited amount of time and your kid likes amusement park/carnival rides. www.knoebels.com
Hersehy is also a great place to stop even without visiting the amusement park. There's a free attraction at Hershey Chocolate World that's a disneyfied version of a factory tour. And of course it's one of the best places to buy Hershey brand chocolates, but I think they actually are fresher. Dark chocolate! yum! And the snack bar there makes a delicious chocolate milkshake.
Either would be a great diversion, but neither suggestion answers your original question. Good luck!
Hersehy is also a great place to stop even without visiting the amusement park. There's a free attraction at Hershey Chocolate World that's a disneyfied version of a factory tour. And of course it's one of the best places to buy Hershey brand chocolates, but I think they actually are fresher. Dark chocolate! yum! And the snack bar there makes a delicious chocolate milkshake.
Either would be a great diversion, but neither suggestion answers your original question. Good luck!
Jul 18th, 2006, 12:32 PM
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I did a coal mine tour with my nephews that was fun. Probably near Steamtown, which is also good. It might have been Lackawanna something. Can you get over to Jim Thorpe? It’s a beautiful little town with something for everyone.
