Are you looking for a perfect destination to fuel your adrenaline rush and enjoy a much-needed adventure vacation from the routine of your daily life?
It is time to pack your bags and head straight to Pennsylvania. The state offers countless adventure activities, from thrilling water activities to aerial adventures. Pennsylvania has something for everyone with forested hillsides, beautiful waterfalls, lakefront vacation homes and peaceful beaches.
Philadelphia
Penn’s Landing
Penn’s Landing hosts events, attractions, and entertainment all year long. The area nests unique attractions like Independence Seaport Museum and stunning open spaces for sports like Cherry Street Pier and Race Street Pier.
Throughout the year, something is happening, and events include fun adventure sports like roller skating and ice skating. Near the independence Seaport Museum, you can rent paddle boats, swan boats, and kayaks.
Boathouse Row
Rowers of all ages and skill levels can participate and head to the Schuylkill River to learn and practice the sport of rowing at the Boathouse Row. The place also features honored events like Stotesbury Regatta, the Schuylkill Navy Regatta, the Philadelphia Youth Regatta, and the great Dad Vail.
Chamounix Equestrian Center
Love a good horse ride? Chamounix Equestrian Center is the best place to learn and hone your horse riding. The center is close to the city center. The place has many instructors who can instill confidence and help you understand and get better at horse riding in almost no time.
Treetops Quest
It is one of the new sky-high obstacle courses in Philadelphia to take your thrill spirit to new heights. The course has nearly 60 obstacles, with over 20 zip-lines that range from 30 to 2000 feet in length, for adventurers with different skill levels.
The zip-lines and obstacles will get you jumping, swinging, and soaring from tree to tree. The course has around 6 levels, out of which 5 are from the trees and one from a chickpea level, ideal for kids aged 4 to 6. The entire course is self-guided. The participants are held on to with a belay system and are advised not to detach before reaching the end of the course.
The Pocono Mountains
Pocono Raceway
Poconos Raceway, also known as ‘The Tricky Triangle,’ is famous for its long straight roads with three banked corners and unique characteristics. Pocono Raceway is located in the beautiful Pocono Mountain Resort in northeastern Pennsylvania. You can either choose to take a ride in a racecar alone or with your friends. If you don’t want to ride a race car, you can still enjoy some car racing from afar! Popular tourist attractions like Lake Harmony and Blakeslee are very near to the Poconos Raceway. You can easily find lakefront vacation homes with kayaks and cabins for your adventurous vacation in the Poconos.
Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area
It is one of the most famous and notable stops in the Poconos. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation is spread over 67,000 acres and includes the infamous Delaware river. You can do and find many things in the recreational area – pristine forests, flora, fauna, and breathtaking views of the valleys and the mountains. Hike your way through the recreational area and experience nature like never before.
Hiking trails in Poconos
Along with the Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Poconos is also known for its more than 100 miles of scenic trails all over the region. You can explore the wildlife and different kinds of forests in most areas across the Poconos. Don’t forget to bring binoculars to spot some of the most stunning birds in the area. Hiking can be done in almost all the regions of Poconos. You can opt for a waterfall hike, lake hiking, or hiking in a park – the options are endless.
Biking and ATV Adventures
Loaded with family bikes, you can rent a bike and go around the mountain slopes of the Poconos. It is a great way to get some outdoor adventure in the Poconos. You will also come across rugged trails that create some rigorous rides. There are several miles of biking paths that are suited for beginners and kids. You can stop and spot and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Poconos on the go.
Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark
The significant attraction of Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark is the expansive indoor water park. It includes many water slides, pools, and play areas for families to enjoy together.
The water park also includes a mystical interactive adventure game called MagiQuest. Other attractions in the area include arcade games and miniature golf.
Lancaster
Corn cob acres
The place features nearly 50 activities on the farm where you and your kids can be entertained for hours. There are many unique activities with experiences and great food. Corn cob acres has six themed areas – The Barnyard, the Pumpkin Patch, the Wild West, the Pasture Playland, Farmland and Hidden for countless memories with the family members.
North fork adventures
The North Fork Adventures provides year-round guided outdoor adventures based in Lancaster County. The programming includes guided rock climbing and instructional adventure activities, camps, and other activities. The experienced guides and instructors will help you with rock climbing and other natural areas for adventure, especially those who have no experience and want to gain additional adventure experience.
Lancaster balloon rides
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience of floating over Lancaster farmland with exhilaration. You can wave around and view Lancaster from the bird’s view. Be sure to opt for a hot balloon ride on your next visit to Lancaster.
Indian echo caverns and echo dell
An hour of a guided tour of Indian Echo Caverns will give you a stunning view of the beauty under the caves. There’s a lot to explore under the ground and above! You expect a lot – an impressive structure of ancient rock formation and natural beauty that narrates fascinating facts and history about the limestone caverns and the first inhabitants. These structures are more than 440 million!
Refreshing Mountain
It is a year-round retreat and adventure center that provides family-friendly outdoor activities and overnight getaways in Lancaster. It is also a short drive away from many Lancaster attractions. They have many skill and thrill-level activities for both adults and kids. It includes:
- Flying V and Elevated Obstacle Course: 2 zip-lines and 22 high rope challenge obstacles
- Challenge adventure: 5 zip-lines and 9 high rope challenge obstacles
- Aerial excursion: 7 zip-lines and 3 sky bridges
Kayalanco
Thrill gets a new twist with this self-guided kayaking adventure near Lancaster. The organizers will provide the route and the gear, and the guests can have experience on their terms.
