things to do in Eastern Pennsylvania
 

What is there to do? We are going to drop our daughter off to a summer camp in Camptown (where the song comes from, really).

We thought we'd make a road trip out of it, a day or so to see what there is to see...which is...?

Thanks for your suggestions

Ummm.. cow tipping seems pretty popular.

Just joking...
Hershey Park is in Eastern PA and that might be a good family activity.

There isn't a huge amount in the immediate Camptown area, but there's a lot in eastern Pennsylvania.

Further southeast, Pennsylvania Dutch country.

North of that, the Delaware Water Gap area.

North of that, directly east of where you'll be, the Poconos resort area.

South of Camptown, the Little League Hall of Fame in Williamsport if anyone in your family is into that.

You'll also be close to some interesting places in New York State, so don't restrict your search to Pennsylvania.

You won't be too far from the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania.

As for New York, the Corning Glass Center or the Finger Lakes wineries may appeal to you.

Keep in mind Jim Carville's observation that "Pennsylvania is Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with Alabama in between." http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif

Ideas:

Tour of Gettysburg
Hershey Park
Valley Forge
Philadelphia (don't forget to eat a cheesesteak)

You could visit Lancaster County and take a tour of Amish Country.
At the local visitor centers you can arrange for a private tour of Amish Country (using your own car).
Very interesting IMHO and perfect for a daytrip.

The Amish visit sounds good. Camptown is in the far north not all that far south of Binghamton New York.

Thanks for the suggestions...any others are welcomed!

In addition to the excellent suggestions previously posted in this thread:

New Hope, Pennsylvania, is a quaint town (albeit somewhat touristy) near the point along the Delaware River where George Washington made his famous crossing.

Have fun at Dorney Amusement Park and Whitewater Kingdom near Allentown.

If I think of any other ideas, richard, I will alert you to them...

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The finger lakes region of NY ought to be within an hour or two. It's great year round, but especially in the summer. Watkins Glen is a great place to spend an afternoon; likewise the falls at Taughonnak and Buttermilk state parks (both near Ithaca); and there's also several wineries in the area to tour and taste.

The area you are going is so pretty. If you are interested, you might want to check out canoeing trips down the Delaware River.

Thanks so much, these tips are fabulous.

TravelBuzz! is the greatest travel resource on the web, thanks to you.

Not sure if Philly is in your plans, as you are not terribly close to the city.

I lived there for 25 years and still go back to visit family. If you do thing you'll be in Philly, email me and I can give you TONS of off-the-tourist-trail ideas.

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Da DOK

Incorrect, my friend! The Camptown Race Song is from central Virginia - just outside Ashland, Virginia.

Camptown Races:

Telephone: 804-752-6678

Who hasn't sung Camptown Races" with its race track five miles long, oh, de doo-da day." Camptown Races will be held on May 12 this year at Graymount Park, which is two miles north of Ashland, Virginia. These thoroughbred flat races are always held on the second Saturday in May.

Head to Intercourse (Amish Country) and buy up all the bad-pun t-shirts.

If he cannot get Intercourse, will he wind up with Blue Ball?

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Wait, let me re-phrase this correctly...

...if he cannot get to Intercourse, will he travel a few miles north to visit Blue Ball?

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My apologies for any misunderstanding...