PENNSYLVANIA
Field Trips

Experience the scenic gorge views of the Lehigh Gorge in Pennsylvania on vintage passenger coaches with Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.

Want to take a tour of the hatchery?  Park signage can be used for self-guided tours by individuals or groups. Vending machines are available for fish food purchase.

The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence. Once placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House, the bell today is located in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park.

Built in 1963, the Lincoln Train Museum features museum collections, history presentations, and a simulated train ride that depicts the journey of President Lincoln’s funeral car from Washington D.C. to Springfield, Illinois.  

The Majestic Theater hosts a wide range of events including movies, concerts, ballets, plays, one-man shows, operas, workshops, stand-up comedy tours, and more.

At Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, groups will see nearly 30,000 artifacts including several thousand European and American prints and decorative ceramic tiles from Europe, Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East.

On the Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad, board a 1920s vintage train. The conductor will narrate your journey, highlighting various historical locations along the way. Special event rides include: “Sundae” Caboose Rides, Pumpkin Patch Train Rides, the Polar Bear Express, and others.

Since 1986, Milky Way Farm has been offering educational tours that explores farm animals, agricultural products, farm life, plant-growing cycles, nutrition, and milking technology in close learning experiences. 

Morris Arboretum’s natural areas—including wetlands, meadows, and woodlands—provide ample opportunity for groups to see many species of birds, butterflies, and other creatures.

The Munnell Run Farm is a sprawling where groups will learn about agriculture and the ecological systems in the surrounding area with hands-on curricula that allows students to sow seeds and observe how grain travels from crop to pizza crust!

Visit the Museum of Indian Culture for an experience filled with Native American heritage and art. Exhibits at the Museum of Indian Culture focus on the history and lifestyle of the Delaware/Lenape people and other American Indian tribes.

Experience hands-on history fun for all ages at the National Canal Museum. Rides on the 48-ton, mule-drawn canal boat, Josiah White II, allow school, scout, homeschool, and camp groups to explore the history of the Lehigh Canal.