The 10 Places You Absolutely Must Visit In Pennsylvania This Spring
How’s your spring calendar looking? Already packed? Still adding destinations and activities you’ve been waiting for all winter? Even if your schedule’s already looking full, make some room for these 10 things you really must do this spring. (Don’t worry if you don’t get to them all in the spring. You’ve got all summer, too.)
Grab a purple chair, sit back, and relax as you breathe in the sweet aroma of the rows of blossoming lavender at Hope Hill Lavender Farm. Or visit on a Saturday in June, July, or August for a morning tour of the farm that also features a shop. Click here to read more.
Tiptoe among the tulips at Hershey Gardens. Of course, spring means the return of the colorful tulips, blossoming in rows at the gardens. Stroll along the one-mile path for picture-perfect views of the flowers before heading to the Butterfly Atrium, home to more than 600 butterflies. Keep reading here.
Explore Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, tucked in Fairmount Park, this spring. Spanning 1.7 acres, the garden and house will take you on a journey through Japanese history as you admire the flowers, the waterfall, and the koi swimming in the pond. Continue reading here.
Spend a picture-perfect spring day at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, a 134-acre botanical garden bursting with wildflowers. Join a guided wildflower walk around the preserve daily at 2 p.m. in April, May, and June. Keep an eye out for sunbathing turtles in the pond, too. Read more here.
Grab the kiddos and head to Barefoot Farm for an unforgettable adventure of strawberry picking. Fill your pails with fresh strawberries (strawberry season on the farm usually begins on Memorial Day weekend), then treat yourself to a fresh strawberry sundae. Keep reading here.
Embark on a day of family fun at Costa’s Family Fun Park, opening for the season in May. The mini amusement park promises plenty to do, including go karting, bumper boats, batting cages, and miniature golf. And don’t forget to treat yourself to a funnel cake or an ice cream cone, too. Click here to read more.
Add some thrills to your spring with a visit to Pocono Tree Ventures. The playground among the trees offers something for visitors both young and old. Zipline from tree to tree, climb trees, and cross bridges high above the ground. Read more here.
Spend a day at one of the oldest and largest arboretums in the U.S. when you visit Tyler Arboretum. The 657-acre garden offers 20 miles of hiking, giving you picture-perfect views of the trees, plants, and flowers. Be sure to stop by the Butterfly House, home to butterflies in all stages of life. Keep reading here.
Stay in Noah’s Ark, a covered wagon, or in a treehouse at Lake In Wood Camping Resort. Of course, you can bring your RV, if you prefer. The sprawling campground features plenty to do, from paddle boating and swimming in one of the pools to playing hoops and visiting with the resident goats. Continue reading here.
Explore Salt Springs State Park this spring. Head out on the Fall Brook Trail that will take you to two spectacular waterfalls. Then check out the other activities at the park, including wildlife watching, fishing, and camping. Read more here.
What are some of the places you absolutely have to visit in PA this spring? Let us know in the comments! Then, if you’re up for an adventure among the trees, plan a trip to Treehouse World. Click here to read more.
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