![]() Download a star map (there’s no service on the mountain). Bring binoculars or something for the kids to look through. This is one I wish we hadn’t just shown up for. The viewing area is easily accessible, but the camping area is rustic. Speaking of things you didn’t know Pennsylvania had, how about access to the Aurora Borealis? It’s not common enough to bank on, but Cherry Springs State Park is one of the nation’s best dark skies. Head to the other side of the island for a smooth trail through the woods and along the lake – it’s all the best of nature crammed into one tiny isle! Cherry Springs State Park There are waves, ok? Beach #7 and #8 have wheelchair access to the water, and beach wheelchairs on loan, along with ADA amenities. Welcome to the beach! Yes… I know it’s a lake, but don’t you dare argue with me until you’ve visited. The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Science Center were our favorites, but you can view the whole list, here. Every accommodation you could need is available – every kid will have fun! I’ve never seen such impressive children’s museums with such a thorough attention to inclusion. Get the full itinerary (including one of the best hidden gem restaurants I’ve ever uncovered) here! PittsburghĪccessibility around town in Pittsburgh is messy, but I kept this one on the list because of its fantastic museums. Don’t miss the sign on the bridge as you enter Latrobe, welcoming you with “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.” Stop by the Fred Rogers Memorial Park and snap your picture with his statue. Visit the Fred Rogers Center to learn his story and see artifacts (and sweaters!) from the show. Rogers sites with his childhood home, burial place, and church. Rogers, our own national icon, is from Latrobe, in the Laurel Highlands. This small city in central Pennsylvania is my children’s favorite vacation destination… on the planet. Here’s an interactive map to get you started! Altoona Some paths are not accessible, but there are pull-offs at each major site, with accessible trails from there. Start at the visitor’s center, which houses a museum that will give your family all the background they need (and that mom may not remember well enough to explain). I just know you’d be missing something if you didn’t swing through the location that turned the tides for the Civil War, and where Lincoln delivered his most famous address. I won’t debate what Pennsylvania’s greatest contribution to history has been. Take a walk across the bridge and enjoy City Island, take a street art tour, explore the thriving market, or fill up on more local yummies – here are our favorites! Gettysburg They also have an excellent hands-on play area for younger children. The State Museum gives a history of the state – and all the things you didn’t know were from PA! From local dinosaur fossils to inventions that have taken the world by storm, you’ll be impressed by all Pennsylvania has accomplished. You’ll want at least a couple of days to explore it all! Lancaster County You can check out more accessible Philadelphia ideas, here. Pat’s, Geno’s, and Reading Terminal Market are all accessible. All of these offer $2 admission with your disability ACCESS card through Philly’s Art-Reach program!ĭon’t forget to try all of the cheesesteaks. Our other accessible Philly favorites include Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Franklin Institute, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (for the dinosaurs), and the Please Touch Museum (for younger kids). Unfortunately, it’s also one of the least accessible parts of the city. Independence Hall is just across the street and has ramped access for the downstairs and the full tour of the birthplace of our constitution.Ĭhinatown is walking distance from historic downtown and you’ll want to eat everything there. Start at Independence Visitor Center (it’s more than just a visitor’s center) for an overview of the city’s history, an interactive tour, and a view of the Liberty Bell. It only makes sense to begin at the hub of our nation’s history. A day in prison turned out to be the kids’ favorite…
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