Families with Young Kids Itineraries in Pennsylvania

Nap-friendly pacing, stroller-aware routes, and stops that keep little ones curious — every plan is built around how young families actually travel.

56 itineraries

Snow, Cascades & Small Boot Prints: 4 Days in the Poconos

4 Days · Young Families

Poconos (Waterfalls/Ski), Pennsylvania

Snow, Cascades & Small Boot Prints: 4 Days in the Poconos

4 stops

Frost, Forest & Firelight: 4 Winter Days in Allegheny National Forest with Little Ones

4 Days · Young Families

Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania

Frost, Forest & Firelight: 4 Winter Days in Allegheny National Forest with Little Ones

4 stops

Cobblestones & Curiosity: A Family Weekend in Philadelphia

2 Days · Young Families

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cobblestones & Curiosity: A Family Weekend in Philadelphia

4 stops

Steel, Sound & Small Steps: 2 Days in Lehigh Valley

2 Days · Young Families

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Steel, Sound & Small Steps: 2 Days in Lehigh Valley

4 stops

Buggies, Pretzels & Pigtails: A Slow Spring Weekend in Lancaster County

2 Days · Young Families

Lancaster area, Pennsylvania

Buggies, Pretzels & Pigtails: A Slow Spring Weekend in Lancaster County

3 stops

Marble Domes & Market Mornings: A Family Weekend in Harrisburg

2 Days · Young Families

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

Marble Domes & Market Mornings: A Family Weekend in Harrisburg

4 stops

Rivers, Soup Cans & Small Steps: Two Fall Days in Pittsburgh with Kids

2 Days · Young Families

Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania

Rivers, Soup Cans & Small Steps: Two Fall Days in Pittsburgh with Kids

4 stops

Cobblestones, Cracked Bells & Small Steps: 2 Days in Philadelphia with the Kids

2 Days · Young Families

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cobblestones, Cracked Bells & Small Steps: 2 Days in Philadelphia with the Kids

6 stops

Steel Skies & Trolley Rails: A Family Weekend in Lehigh Valley

2 Days · Young Families

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Steel Skies & Trolley Rails: A Family Weekend in Lehigh Valley

4 stops

Steam Whistles & Coal Dust: Two Gentle Days in Scranton with Little Ones

2 Days · Young Families

Endless Mountains (Scranton area), Pennsylvania

Steam Whistles & Coal Dust: Two Gentle Days in Scranton with Little Ones

5 stops

Fields of Quiet Wonder: A Family Weekend in Gettysburg

2 Days · Young Families

Gettysburg area, Pennsylvania

Fields of Quiet Wonder: A Family Weekend in Gettysburg

4 stops

Pagoda Views & Museum Wonders: A Family Weekend in Reading

2 Days · Young Families

Reading area, Pennsylvania

Pagoda Views & Museum Wonders: A Family Weekend in Reading

4 stops

Buggy Wheels & Market Bread: Two Slow Days in Lancaster County

2 Days · Young Families

Lancaster area, Pennsylvania

Buggy Wheels & Market Bread: Two Slow Days in Lancaster County

4 stops

Rivers, Soup Cans & Slow Afternoons: 2 Days in Pittsburgh with Little Ones

2 Days · Young Families

Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania

Rivers, Soup Cans & Slow Afternoons: 2 Days in Pittsburgh with Little Ones

4 stops

Marble Halls & Market Stalls: A Family Weekend in Harrisburg

2 Days · Young Families

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

Marble Halls & Market Stalls: A Family Weekend in Harrisburg

4 stops

Fields of Quiet Wonder: A Family Weekend in Gettysburg

2 Days · Young Families

Gettysburg area, Pennsylvania

Fields of Quiet Wonder: A Family Weekend in Gettysburg

4 stops

Coal Smoke & Copper Leaves: A Family Weekend in the Endless Mountains

2 Days · Young Families

Endless Mountains (Scranton area), Pennsylvania

Coal Smoke & Copper Leaves: A Family Weekend in the Endless Mountains

4 stops

Soup Cans, Steel Bridges & Ballpark Skies: 3 Days in Pittsburgh with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania

Soup Cans, Steel Bridges & Ballpark Skies: 3 Days in Pittsburgh with Little Ones

6 stops

Riverbanks & Soup Cans: Three Easy Days in Pittsburgh with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania

Riverbanks & Soup Cans: Three Easy Days in Pittsburgh with Little Ones

6 stops

Cobblestones & Curiosity: 3 Days in Philadelphia with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cobblestones & Curiosity: 3 Days in Philadelphia with Little Ones

8 stops

Pagoda Views & Museum Wonder: 3 Days in Reading with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Reading area, Pennsylvania

Pagoda Views & Museum Wonder: 3 Days in Reading with Little Ones

6 stops

Cobblestones & Curious Hands: 3 Days in Philadelphia with Kids

3 Days · Young Families

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cobblestones & Curious Hands: 3 Days in Philadelphia with Kids

6 stops

Steel, Sound & Small Steps: 3 Days in Lehigh Valley with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Steel, Sound & Small Steps: 3 Days in Lehigh Valley with Little Ones

4 stops

Coal Smoke & Golden Leaves: 3 Days in Scranton with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Endless Mountains (Scranton area), Pennsylvania

Coal Smoke & Golden Leaves: 3 Days in Scranton with Little Ones

6 stops

Small Steps on Hallowed Ground: A Family's Gettysburg Autumn

3 Days · Young Families

Gettysburg area, Pennsylvania

Small Steps on Hallowed Ground: A Family's Gettysburg Autumn

5 stops

Buggies, Barns & Bright Little Hands: 3 Days in Lancaster County

3 Days · Young Families

Lancaster area, Pennsylvania

Buggies, Barns & Bright Little Hands: 3 Days in Lancaster County

4 stops

Marble Halls & Market Stalls: A Family Weekend in Harrisburg

3 Days · Young Families

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

Marble Halls & Market Stalls: A Family Weekend in Harrisburg

6 stops

Blossoms, Bells, and River Light: A Family Weekend in the Susquehanna Valley

2 Days · Young Families

Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania

Blossoms, Bells, and River Light: A Family Weekend in the Susquehanna Valley

4 stops

Slow Days & Wide Skies: A Family Weekend in the Pennsylvania Wilds

2 Days · Young Families

Pennsylvania Wilds, Pennsylvania

Slow Days & Wide Skies: A Family Weekend in the Pennsylvania Wilds

3 stops

Mist, Moss, and Mountain Air: A Family Weekend in the Poconos

2 Days · Young Families

Poconos (Waterfalls/Ski), Pennsylvania

Mist, Moss, and Mountain Air: A Family Weekend in the Poconos

4 stops

Waterfalls & Wonder: A Slow Family Weekend in the Laurel Highlands

2 Days · Young Families

Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania

Waterfalls & Wonder: A Slow Family Weekend in the Laurel Highlands

3 stops

Snow Days & Waterfall Whispers: A Poconos Family Weekend

2 Days · Young Families

Poconos (Waterfalls/Ski), Pennsylvania

Snow Days & Waterfall Whispers: A Poconos Family Weekend

3 stops

Ice, Overlooks & Slow Forest Days: A Winter Weekend in Allegheny National Forest

2 Days · Young Families

Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania

Ice, Overlooks & Slow Forest Days: A Winter Weekend in Allegheny National Forest

3 stops

Waterfalls, Wonder & Winter Quiet: A Family Weekend in the Laurel Highlands

2 Days · Young Families

Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania

Waterfalls, Wonder & Winter Quiet: A Family Weekend in the Laurel Highlands

3 stops

Waterfall Mist & Mountain Air: 3 Slow Summer Days in the Poconos

3 Days · Young Families

Poconos (Waterfalls/Ski), Pennsylvania

Waterfall Mist & Mountain Air: 3 Slow Summer Days in the Poconos

3 stops

Slow Water, Small Feet: 3 Days in Allegheny National Forest

3 Days · Young Families

Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania

Slow Water, Small Feet: 3 Days in Allegheny National Forest

3 stops

Waterfalls, Wonder & Wright: A Family Weekend in the Laurel Highlands

3 Days · Young Families

Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania

Waterfalls, Wonder & Wright: A Family Weekend in the Laurel Highlands

4 stops

Snow, Mist & Boulder Fields: 3 Days in the Poconos with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Poconos (Waterfalls/Ski), Pennsylvania

Snow, Mist & Boulder Fields: 3 Days in the Poconos with Little Ones

3 stops

Waterfalls, Wonder, and Winter Woods: 3 Days in the Laurel Highlands

3 Days · Young Families

Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania

Waterfalls, Wonder, and Winter Woods: 3 Days in the Laurel Highlands

4 stops

Frost, Forest & Family Time: A Winter Wander Through Allegheny National Forest

3 Days · Young Families

Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania

Frost, Forest & Family Time: A Winter Wander Through Allegheny National Forest

3 stops

Capitol Cobblestones & Chocolate Blossoms: A Family Weekend in the Susquehanna Valley

2 Days · Young Families

Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania

Capitol Cobblestones & Chocolate Blossoms: A Family Weekend in the Susquehanna Valley

4 stops

Marble Halls & River Light: A Family Weekend in Harrisburg

3 Days · Young Families

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

Marble Halls & River Light: A Family Weekend in Harrisburg

5 stops

Museum Mornings & Pagoda Views: 3 Family Days in Reading

3 Days · Young Families

Reading area, Pennsylvania

Museum Mornings & Pagoda Views: 3 Family Days in Reading

6 stops

Waterfall Mist & Mountain Air: 4 Days in the Poconos with Little Ones

4 Days · Young Families

Poconos (Waterfalls/Ski), Pennsylvania

Waterfall Mist & Mountain Air: 4 Days in the Poconos with Little Ones

6 stops

Steam, Trolleys & Coal Dust: 3 Slow Days in Scranton with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Endless Mountains (Scranton area), Pennsylvania

Steam, Trolleys & Coal Dust: 3 Slow Days in Scranton with Little Ones

6 stops

Steel, Splash & Sunshine: 3 Family Days in Lehigh Valley

3 Days · Young Families

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Steel, Splash & Sunshine: 3 Family Days in Lehigh Valley

4 stops

Rivers, Warhol Soup Cans & Splash Pads: Four Easy Days in Pittsburgh

4 Days · Young Families

Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania

Rivers, Warhol Soup Cans & Splash Pads: Four Easy Days in Pittsburgh

6 stops

Buggies, Butter Bread & Little Hands: 3 Days in Lancaster County

3 Days · Young Families

Lancaster area, Pennsylvania

Buggies, Butter Bread & Little Hands: 3 Days in Lancaster County

5 stops

Fields of Quiet Wonder: 3 Days in Gettysburg with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Gettysburg area, Pennsylvania

Fields of Quiet Wonder: 3 Days in Gettysburg with Little Ones

4 stops

Cracked Bells & Cast-Iron Rafters: 4 Days in Philadelphia with Little Ones

4 Days · Young Families

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cracked Bells & Cast-Iron Rafters: 4 Days in Philadelphia with Little Ones

9 stops

Dam Views & Forest Quiet: A Family Summer in Allegheny National Forest

4 Days · Young Families

Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania

Dam Views & Forest Quiet: A Family Summer in Allegheny National Forest

4 stops

Waterfalls, Wonder & Wright: 4 Family Days in the Laurel Highlands

4 Days · Young Families

Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania

Waterfalls, Wonder & Wright: 4 Family Days in the Laurel Highlands

6 stops

Cobblestones & Curiosity: 4 Days in Philadelphia with Little Ones

4 Days · Young Families

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cobblestones & Curiosity: 4 Days in Philadelphia with Little Ones

8 stops

Ridgelines & Rustling Pines: 2 Days in the Pennsylvania Wilds with Kids

2 Days · Young Families

Pennsylvania Wilds, Pennsylvania

Ridgelines & Rustling Pines: 2 Days in the Pennsylvania Wilds with Kids

3 stops

Stars, Steel, and Slow Mornings: 3 Days in the Pennsylvania Wilds with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Pennsylvania Wilds, Pennsylvania

Stars, Steel, and Slow Mornings: 3 Days in the Pennsylvania Wilds with Little Ones

4 stops

Bridges, Big Skies, and Little Legs: 3 Days in the PA Wilds

3 Days · Young Families

Pennsylvania Wilds, Pennsylvania

Bridges, Big Skies, and Little Legs: 3 Days in the PA Wilds

5 stops

Pennsylvania offers diverse destinations perfect for families traveling with young children. This collection features twelve regions across the state—from the natural wonders of the Poconos and Allegheny National Forest to historic areas like Gettysburg and Lancaster County. Visitors will find thirteen carefully curated itineraries ranging from three to four days, each designed to balance activity with the pace young travelers need. Whether exploring Philadelphia's iconic attractions, Pittsburgh's cultural offerings, or the quieter charm of the Pennsylvania Wilds and Endless Mountains, families can discover experiences tailored to their interests and travel style.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the itineraries on this page?

The itineraries range from three to four days. Most are three-day trips, while several four-day options are available, including those in the Poconos, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, the Laurel Highlands, and Allegheny National Forest.

What regions of Pennsylvania are covered?

The page covers twelve destinations across Pennsylvania: Harrisburg, the Reading area, the Poconos, the Endless Mountains (Scranton area), Lehigh Valley, Pittsburgh area, Lancaster area, Gettysburg area, Philadelphia, Allegheny National Forest, Laurel Highlands, and Pennsylvania Wilds.

What types of activities do these itineraries include?

The itineraries feature diverse experiences such as waterfall exploration, historic sites, museums, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and family-friendly splash pads. Specific itineraries highlight regional specialties like trolleys in Scranton, buggies in Lancaster County, and river activities in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.

Are these itineraries suitable for families with young children?

Yes, all thirteen itineraries are specifically designed for families traveling with young kids, with pacing and activities selected to accommodate younger travelers.

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