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Family Travel Destinations: U.S. National Parks

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As a family, we have dreams of traveling extensively throughout the United States. The Smithsonian offers eleven museums and galleries on the National Mall and six other museums and the National Zoo in the greater National Capital Area. Smithsonian National Zoo. Welcome to your guide to the U.S.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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– Several local orchards in our area are fun playtime destinations with playground equipment, petting zoos, mazes, butterfly house, picnic areas, and u-pick fruit patches, such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. If you’re a cardholder, check the website for the dates and list of participating museums.

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The State Museum offers "four floors of exhibits that represent Pennsylvania's story, from Earth's beginning to the present", a Planetarium and a 'hands on' play area, Curiosity Connection, for children 5 and under. Amusement Parks and Zoos.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The National Civil War Museum , as stated on the website, is “the only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. Prices vary depending on the act.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The State Museum offers "four floors of exhibits that represent Pennsylvania''s story, from Earth''s beginning to the present", a Planetarium and the ''hands on'' play area, Curiosity Connection, for children 5 and under. Amusement Parks and Zoos.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. I am a life long resident of the great state of Pennsylvania. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house. Outdoor Festivals.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

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– Several local orchards in our area are fun playtime destinations with playground equipment, petting zoos, mazes, butterfly house, picnic areas, and u-pick fruit patches, such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Museums on Us – This program offers Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and U.S. Visit an orchard.

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