8 Amazing Field Trips Every Pennsylvanian Took As A Kid… And Should Retake Now

The Ben Franklin Museum captured our imaginations as children, what with its fun interactive displays including the walk-through heart and skybike. As kids you might have seen some of its science exhibits and thought, "that's just like we learned in school!"-- though as an adult, you might be reminded of fascinating science lessons that you've totally forgotten about.

As a child, Longwood Gardens was by far the most boring field trip I ever endured. As an adult though, flowers and perfectly manicured lawns are more alluring... This place definitely demands a revisit as an adult.

Who doesn't love going underground once in a while? Laurel Caverns was a popular cave for field trips near Pittsburgh-- though if you lived on the eastern side of the state you might have visited Crystal Cave instead.

WHOOO! Roller coasters! Hershey Park was an awesome trip not only because of the amusement park, but also because of the chocolate factory tour. Whee!

As children, we all took the trip to Lancaster County to learn about our state's agricultural roots. Lancaster is an awesome trip to take as an adult, also, with numerous stops for shopping, dining, and relaxation.

Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpiece, located not too far from Pittsburgh, is a stop for almost any school-aged kid growing up in western Pennsylvania. Take another trip back to admire this incredible, historic building, and also to relax in its peaceful woodsy atmosphere.

Fort Necessity is a valuable historical location, where George Washington led colonial forces into battle in 1754. The location makes both for an educational trip, and a beautiful day outdoors.