We have so many amazing destinations for an epic road trip through Pennsylvania – from fascinating historical sites to the state’s most haunted destinations. Today’s family-friendly road trip will lead you to some of the best, most popular dinosaur-themed attractions in Pennsylvania. Drive time tallies just under 2.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to explore at each stop.
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- Dippy the Dinosaur – Pittsburgh
Google/Dippy the Dinosaur Let’s begin our epic prehistoric journey in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, where we’ll stop to say hi to (and snap photos of and with) Dippy the Dinosaur. Anyone who lives in or who passes through Pittsburgh knows Dippy, who sits right near the Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh – our next stop. Dippy the Dinosaur, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History – Pittsburgh
Google/Jihun Lyu A world class museum, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is home to a collection of dinosaurs. Stroll through the Dinosaurs In Their Time exhibit where you’ll see more than 200 dinosaur fossils, the majority of which are original fossils. Bring your camera to snap photos along the life-size dinosaur skeletons, too. Learn more on the Carnegie Museum of Natural History website. Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Anderson Playground – Pittsburgh
FourSquare/Mike S. If you’ve got little ones, they’ll absolutely love our next stop – Anderson Playground. The dinosaur-themed playground offers a ton of fun for the kiddos, including slides and swings. You might even want to have a picnic. Anderson Playground, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Doolittle’s Dinosaurs – Dubois
Google/Doolittle’s Dinosaurs Open on the weekends, Doolittle’s Dinosaurs is all about fun with these prehistoric creatures. Dig for fossils, come face-to-face with these fascinating creatures on a self-guided tour and, if you’re brave enough, ride a dinosaur. Get all of the details on the Doolittle’s Dinosaurs website. Doolittle’s Dinosaurs, 1290 Rich Hwy Suite 500, DuBois, PA 15801, USA
- Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland – Allenwood
Google/Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland Meet a range of reptiles at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, where you can also walk among the dinosaurs. Embark on a prehistoric safari at the Dinosaurs Come To Life exhibit. Dig for fossils and snap photos. There’s even a dinosaur you can climb for one-of-a-kind snapshots. Learn more about this family-friendly destination in Pennsylvania in a previous article. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, 18628 US-15, Allenwood, PA 17810, USA
- Montour Preserve Fossil Pit – Montour
Montour Preserve Our final stop gives everyone the opportunity to dig for fossils. The fossil pit measures one acre and dates back 400 million years. Bring a bucket because you can take home what you find. Read more about Montour Preserve Fossil Pit in a previous article. Montour Preserve, 374 Preserve Rd, Danville, PA 17821, USA
Do you have a favorite road trip through Pennsylvania? Tell us about it in the comments! Did you know there’s a bridge to nowhere in Pennsylvania? Yep, and you’ll want to visit! (Try to time your visit during the peak of the fall foliage for some of the most gorgeous views in the state.)
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Google/Dippy the Dinosaur
Let’s begin our epic prehistoric journey in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, where we’ll stop to say hi to (and snap photos of and with) Dippy the Dinosaur. Anyone who lives in or who passes through Pittsburgh knows Dippy, who sits right near the Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh – our next stop.
Dippy the Dinosaur, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Google/Jihun Lyu
A world class museum, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is home to a collection of dinosaurs. Stroll through the Dinosaurs In Their Time exhibit where you’ll see more than 200 dinosaur fossils, the majority of which are original fossils. Bring your camera to snap photos along the life-size dinosaur skeletons, too. Learn more on the Carnegie Museum of Natural History website.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
FourSquare/Mike S.
If you’ve got little ones, they’ll absolutely love our next stop – Anderson Playground. The dinosaur-themed playground offers a ton of fun for the kiddos, including slides and swings. You might even want to have a picnic.
Anderson Playground, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Google/Doolittle’s Dinosaurs
Open on the weekends, Doolittle’s Dinosaurs is all about fun with these prehistoric creatures. Dig for fossils, come face-to-face with these fascinating creatures on a self-guided tour and, if you’re brave enough, ride a dinosaur. Get all of the details on the Doolittle’s Dinosaurs website.
Doolittle’s Dinosaurs, 1290 Rich Hwy Suite 500, DuBois, PA 15801, USA
Google/Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland
Meet a range of reptiles at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, where you can also walk among the dinosaurs. Embark on a prehistoric safari at the Dinosaurs Come To Life exhibit. Dig for fossils and snap photos. There’s even a dinosaur you can climb for one-of-a-kind snapshots. Learn more about this family-friendly destination in Pennsylvania in a previous article.
Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, 18628 US-15, Allenwood, PA 17810, USA
Montour Preserve
Our final stop gives everyone the opportunity to dig for fossils. The fossil pit measures one acre and dates back 400 million years. Bring a bucket because you can take home what you find. Read more about Montour Preserve Fossil Pit in a previous article.
Montour Preserve, 374 Preserve Rd, Danville, PA 17821, USA
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