Group Family Trip 2025
Still a work in progress, check back often for updates!
Here is the list of locations currently on the itinerary for 2025. If your ideal place isn’t on here, let me know about it. There is still time to make changes and additions, so now is the time to talk. If there’s enough interest, I will make a forum.
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd
Langhorne, PA 19047
468 miles – 7 hr 15 min (via I-80 E)
Mix of wet and dry rides and activities for all ages. (Free entry under 2 years.)
Smaller, easily walkable footprint. Mobility aids available for rent.
No outside food or drink, but offers decent all-day dining package. (Exceptions made for water and dietary/medical needs.)
Readmission available with hand stamp.
Free parades, live shows, meet & greets, and photo ops throughout the day.
Free app for map, show times, purchasables, etc.
Group rate at 15+ guests.
Cashless. Can designate one group member to make payments for those who prefer cash.
https://sesameplace.com/philadelphia/help/accessibility-guide/
ID Wristbands for Children: are available at the Welcome Center
Offers designated quiet, low-sensory areas to calm down from overstimulation.
https://sesameplace.com/philadelphia/park-info/diversity-and-inclusion/?tab=training
Great Wolf Lodge
4600 Milan Road
Sandusky, OH 44870
92.1 miles – 1 hr 51 min (via OH-21 N/I-77 ALT)
Indoor Water Resort
From Site: “Splash, swim, and slide with the whole family, then dry off and head into our adventure park to delight in dry-land attractions such as arcade games, our immersive MagiQuest adventure game, and more. Kids will love the assortment of entertainment included in your stay—from yoga and arts & crafts projects to a dance party and story time that wrap up the day—and be sure to keep your camera handy for a photo op with the Great Wolf Kids characters who have been known to roam around the resort.”
Hershey Park
100 W. Hersheypark Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
326 miles – 5 hr 21 min (via I-80 E and US-322 E)
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Knoebel's
391 Knoebels Blvd
Elysburg, PA 17824
316 miles – 4 hr 50 min (via I-80 E)
Free amusement park with individual tickets for rides or all day pass.
Ride prices posted to allow for effective planning.
Tons of rides, restaurants, museums, games, and experiences.
Mini golf, lazer tag, lazer maze, arcade, skill games.
Swimming pool & water slides.
Campground, amazing cottages, B&B available.
Low sensory calming room available.
Once per season, all Active Duty members of the military can receive a $40 book of ride tickets. Retired/disabled veterans can receive a $20 book of ride tickets.
Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy E
Lancaster, PA 17602
355 miles – 5 hr 47 min (via I-80 E)
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More to be added!
Extra Attractions
Smaller attractions worth visiting along the way. Can be sprinkled in along the journey or add an extra day for an overnight experience, depending on interest.
More to come!
https://doolittlestation.com/index.php – Restaurants, shops, & museum in repurposed train cars + mini golf, laser tag, etc. All attractions open only on Saturday.
https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/ – Train Rides & Escape Caboose
https://www.rrmuseumpa.org/ – Railroad Museum of PA
https://no9minemuseum.wixsite.com/museum – Number 9 Coal Mine & Museum
https://www.pioneertunnel.com/ – Coal Mine & Steam Train Tours in Schuylkill
https://tour-edmine.com/ – Pittsburgh Coal Mine Tour & Experience