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Celebrate the Holiday Season at Hershey Park

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Celebrate the Holiday Season at Hershey Park


This past weekend my family and I traveled to Hershey Park to check out Hershey's Christmas Candylane.  Christmas Candylane opens each year in November and runs until December 31st.  You will definitely be in the holiday spirit after spending a day at Hershey.

Hershey's Christmas Candylane features many attractions for guests of all ages including over 30 rides. The park comes alive with holiday cheer including lights and festive decorations. The shops in the park sell holiday items, to get some special gifts for those hard to shop for people on your list. Sing-along at the heart-warming Christmas show, A Rockin' Music Box Christmas, or take a break from the rides for the Christmas Candylane Storytime.

A favorite among younger guests is a visit to Santa's Reindeer Stables.  You can look at real reindeer up close as they rest up for their big night.  You can also visit with Santa at his Candy Cottage.

Rides
With over 30 rides open the kids will have plenty to choose from.  Keep in mind the roller coasters are not open during Christmas Candlane.

Zoo America
Take a break from the rides and visit Zoo America which is located in the park. Zoo America is an eleven acre zoo with animals from 5 regions of North America. We loved checking out Sugar the rare albino alligator.


Food
There are many eateries open in the park for you to get a quick bite, or a small treat.  Since it was a little chilly out the hot coco was a perfect drink to warm everyone up between rides.  We also tried this amazing S'more called a Reese's S'more.  It's 2 chocolate chip cookies with marshmallow and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, sandwiched in between the cookies.  So yummy!


When to arrive
We arrived early when the park first opened, the lines were small so we got on every ride that we wanted.  As the day went on the crowds got large and by night it was crowded.  I suggest arriving early and leaving at dark to see the Sweet Lights display.
For more information:  www.hersheypark.com

 Location: 100 W. Hersheypark DriveHershey, PA 17033

 This event is appropriate for:   the whole family

 Cost: $12.95
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Adventure Aquarium kicks off Summer by Offering Kid Prices for All

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Adventure Aquarium kicks off Summer by Offering Kid Prices for All


The arrival of warm sunny days, pool openings and backyard barbecues can only mean one thing: the summer season is officially upon us.  In fact, the team at Adventure Aquarium on the Camden Waterfront is so excited to kick off the 2012 Summer Season that they’ve decided to charge child admission prices…for ALL general admission guests.

Between June 4 and June 15, guests who purchase Adventure Aquarium general admission tickets ONLINE ONLY at AdventureAquarium.com using the promotional code “KIDS12” can enjoy child admission prices* for their entire party – a savings of $5 for each adult admission ticket.  Tickets purchased online using the promo code “KIDS12” are valid through June 15, 2012.

This summer, there’s even more to see and do at Adventure Aquarium on the Camden Waterfront, which is open from 10 am to 5 pm 365 days a year.  Guests can roll up their sleeves to touch a variety of colorful sea creatures at multiple hands on touch exhibits, see adorable penguins, curious sea turtles, and massive hippos, not to mention the opportunity to get face-to-face with the most impressive shark collection on the entire East Coast. See and learn more about Sand Tiger Sharks, Sandbar Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Silky Sharks, Great Hammerheads and more. In fact, Adventure Aquarium features not only one, but two Great Hammerhead Sharks – the only Great Hammerheads currently on exhibit in the country!

Guests who visit Adventure Aquarium this summer will also be among the first to experience the all new KidZone, the Aquarium’s largest renovation since it first opened in 2005.  The space, located on the third floor of the Aquarium in Zone C, offers over 6,000 square feet of space designed to allow kids 6 and under to connect with nature by doing what they do best – play!  See new and returning animals and touch species and enjoy interactive games and exhibits, including brand new “pop-up” exhibits that allow kids and kneeling adults to crawl up inside the exhibit for an insider’s view of the fish – what a view!
Get in touch with YOUR inner child by kicking off the summer season with an early visit to Adventure Aquarium and pay kids prices for all when you purchase tickets online.  Ready, set, let your summer of Adventure begin!

Check out our review of Adventures Aquarium and the Kids Zone 



For more information:  www.AdventureAquarium.com


Location:1 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ 08103


This event is appropriate for:  the whole family


Cost: Adventure Aquarium admission is $23.95 for adults and $17.95 for children ages 2-12. 
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Day Out With Thomas on the Strasburg Rail Road

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Day Out With Thomas on the Strasburg Rail Road

June 18th-26th.

 Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into Strasburg Rail Road for Day Out With Thomas: The Leader of the Pack 2011 Tour. All Thomas fans are invited to spend the day with their favorite from June 18th-26th, 2011. This nine-day event will include activities and excitement for the whole family.


There are lots of family friendly activities to do while at the Strasburg Rail Road

· Storytelling and video viewing

· Ride on the Cagney, a miniature steam train

· “Steer” the pint-sized Cranky Cars around a track

· Ride Strasburg Rail Road’s hand-powered Pump Car

· Shop a large selection of Thomas merchandise, including toys, books, railway sets, DVD’s, apparel and more

The train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine will depart every 30 minutes, rain or shine. Check www.StrasburgRailRoad.com for specific train times.

Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Ticket prices are $18 for ages 2 and up (service charges and fees may apply). Purchase tickets for Day Out With Thomas:by calling Ticket Web toll-free at 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.ticketweb.com or www.StrasburgRailRoad.com.



For more information and directions contact the Strasburg Rail Road at 717-687-7522 or www.StrasburgRailRoad.com.
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