Planning vacations in Pennsylvania is easy when you travel with your kids. From train rides to interactive museums, there are so many kid-friendly regional attractions that you are sure to find plenty of activities to fill your vacation schedule. You’ll probably even come back for future visits. Here are just a few:

Hershey Park — Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Hershey Park brings the tradition of Hershey’s chocolate and the thrill of an amusement park together for exciting family vacations. Throughout the park, kids will find rides designed for all ages, including roller coasters and water rides. ZooAmerica features North American animals, and Chocolate World offers a history of Hershey’s chocolate, including a fun 3D movie.

National Constitution Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Visiting the National Constitution Center is sure to add some educational fun to your family vacation. This regional museum is unique in the fact that it is centered around the United States Constitution. Families can learn more about the American government through hands-on exhibits, and older kids will love having a chance to email elected officials on the spot.

Strasburg Rail Road — Ronks, Pennsylvania

While it was once commonplace, train travel today is a often considered a special treat. The Strasburg Rail Road steam engine makes it fun for families to ride the rails. This scenic trip, which was designed with kids in mind, includes a friendly conductor who happily points out interesting sights along the way. Kids will also love getting a treat at the snack bar and candy shop.

Carnegie Science Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Family vacations to Pittsburgh wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Carnegie Science Center. This hands-on museum lets kids have fun while they learn. Interactive exhibits let kids play music, launch rockets, learn about the physics behind sports and much more. This stroller-friendly museum is designed for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens.

Independence Hall — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Those who travel to Philadelphia will love this regional trip through American history. Independence Hall is the historic spot where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. Older kids and pre-teens are likely to get the most out of the tour, as seeing the actual rooms and hearing the tour guide’s engaging stories will help bring history alive before their eyes.

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery — Litilz, Pennsylvania

Kids love soft pretzels, and seeing how they are made at the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is sure to make a lasting impression. This historic spot opened in the late 1700s as the country’s first pretzel bakery. Today, the lively tour (which lasts about 20 minutes) is a fun attraction for visitors and an entertaining addition to family vacations. Kids will get a kick out of seeing the bakery and they will love learn how to twist dough into pretzels.