The Liberty Bell Center is as powerful and dramatic as the Bell itself. Explore the larger-than-life historic documents and graphics, and learn the facts and the myths surrounding the Bell.

Watch a short History Channel film, available in English and eight other languages, that traces how abolitionists, suffragists and other groups adopted the Bell as its symbol of freedom. Other exhibits show how the Bell's image was used on everything from ice cream molds to wind chimes. Keep your camera handy; soaring glass walls offer dramatic and powerful views of both the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

For More Fun: Take a trip back in time by experiencing Lights of Liberty, a sound and light show reliving America's Revolution.

Make the campus of University of Connecticut your one-stop-shop for some of the most interesting museums in the city!

Visit the William Benton Museum of Art to see original works, new and refurbished galleries and lecture areas, a cafe and a store. The Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry features hundreds of puppets donated by puppeteers and organizations from around the country. And don't forget to stop by the Connecticut Museum of Natural History which has the unique role of educating and improving the quality of people's lives.

For More Fun: Stop in the UConn Dairy Bar Ice Cream Shop where you can watch as they make fresh ice cream.

Boulder Field in the Pocono Mountains is a true relic of the past. This area, declared a National Natural Landmark, has remained relatively unchanged for more than 20,000 years.

Boulder Field appears striking because of its flatness and absence of vegetation over the large area of 400 feet by 1,800 feet. Some of the boulders measure as much as 26 feet long. Hickory Run State Park also features opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting and camping.

For More Fun: Looking to try something different? Hickory Run State Park features an 18-hole disc golf course with an outstanding view of the park and great scenery.

Franklin Square, one of five public squares laid out in the original plan of the city, boasts family-friendly attractions, including a miniature golf course, a classic carousel, storytelling benches, a picnic area and more.

Learn a little history while enjoying a round of Philly Mini Golf on an 18-hole course decorated with some of Philadelphia's favorite icons and take a nostalgic ride on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel. Relax near Franklin Square Fountain, recently restored to its 1838 splendor or listen to historic tales of Franklin Square's past courtesy of the friendly storytellers of Once Upon a Nation.

For More Fun: Pack your lunch or purchase it at Franklin Square, either way the heart of Historic Philadelphia is a great spot for a picnic!

Along the Delaware River in the Pocono Mountains is the place to be to view breathtaking bald eagles this season. Visit the Eagle Institute's Winter Office in Lackawaxen to view an educational and informative video, ask questions and learn about where the eagles are being seen.

You can pick up free maps and literature to find out about everything from road conditions to where to get a good cup of coffee! Provided maps lead to the designated viewing areas, where you will find trained volunteers standing by to help you with extra binoculars, spotting scopes and helpful advice.

For More Fun: It's recommend that eagle watchers join The Eagle Institute on a Guided Habitat Excursion for their first Eagle Watch!

Join a growing community of 21st century treasure hunters at the Finger Lakes with two exciting outdoor activities for the individual or for the whole family!

Try geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunt game played using a GPS device. There are a number of caches located in and around Corning, including those found on The Sojourn Geocahce Trail where you can hike, bike, or paddle in your search for the many caches along the shores and within the Chemung and Susquehanna Rivers. Or combine your navigational skills with rubber stamp artistry to try letterboxing. Collect at least 12 different stamps and receive a limited edition commemorative coin.

For More Fun: Find more treasures in Corning's Gaffer District, home to 100 shops and restaurants.

Explore the unique Old Allegheny County Jail Museum, built in 1844 and preserved by the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.

The Allegheny County Jail is the county's oldest building, completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995. The jail features a dungeon where unruly prisoners were kept without light or heat, oil, lumber and wildlife exhibits and weapons. The free group tours are offered by the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, one of the nation's leading nonprofit historic preservation groups.

For More Fun: Schedule an educational session in the lecture room with Dick Robertson, the resident expert on railroads.

The White Mountains region has long been known for natural splendor, historical charm, cultural richness and stimulating recreation -- as well as some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern US.

But it doesn't stop at the breathtaking views. There are easy walks and strenuous hikes, golf courses, cool lakes for swimming and beaches for sunning. And there's always the tax-free shopping to enjoy!

For More Fun: Along this route you can picnic, hike and discover New Hampshire's historic Covered Bridges and amazing waterfalls.

Lacawac Sanctuary is a nature preserve and historic site located in the Pocono Mountains which protects of its natural areas and historic buildings, including Lake Lacawac, a pristine glacial lake and stands of virgin forest.

Over three miles of hiking trails are available with breathtaking scenery including the Ledges and deer exclosures on the Maurice Brown Trail and an over look of Lake Lacawac on the Lake Lacawac Trail. Don't miss the native plant garden at the visitors center!

For More Fun: Lacawac Sanctuary offers fun-filled weekend workshops for the whole family including photography classes, paddle boats on the lake, bird watching and animal programs.

From June through October, celebrate Nights on the Neck at Rocky Neck Art Colony, America's oldest working artist colony.

Many galleries host receptions with refreshments, and musicians, dancers, other entertainers, and art and maritime historians give performances and lectures. Almost every American artist of note has painted on Rocky Neck at some point in his or her career including Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, Fitz Henry Lane, Maurice Prendergast, Mark Rothko,and many others.

For More Fun: See the famous Man at the Wheel statue honoring "those that go down to the sea" in downtown Gloucester before heading over to this seaside enclave.

Learn how chocolate is made at the Harbor Sweets factory tour in Salem, then try a free sample of their delicious candy, such as Sweet Sloops.

Next, head over to Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie of Salem to sample confections, such as the Gibralter or Black Jack, manufactured by America's Oldest candy company. Wrap up your tour with old-world charm of a gourmet sweet shop and ice cream parlor at Maria's Sweet Somethings.

For More Fun: Salem, America's Bewitched Seaport, is a walking city full of maritime and witch history, as well as arts and culture ready for you to enjoy.

With more than 3,600 acres of rolling hills and well-worn trails, Valley Forge is now a magnet for runners, bicyclists and picnickers as well as history buffs.

The vast expanse of open space links the Schuylkill River Trail to the Horse Shoe Trail, turning the park into a major hub in a 75-mile system linking Philadelphia to the Appalachian Trail. Yet the monuments, statues and buildings that evoke more than 225 years of American history give this expanse of nature a palpable sense of the past, making it a favorite destination for families.

For More Fun: The interpretive programs at the Muhlenberg Brigade huts show what camp life was like during the treacherous winter of 1777-78.

Mystic Country has over 70 different ways to have fun on the farm including real working dairy farms, alpaca, bison, horse and sheep farms, vineyards and more.

From learning about the unique alpaca industry on Six Paca Farm to experiencing the authentic Old New England charm of Alice Acres Farm Market & Greenhouses, all Mystic County farms are open to the public for free viewing, and offer various free events throughout the year.

For More Fun: Make sure to visit the farms of the Famer's Cow, to learn first hand about the process of milking cows, and enjoy wonderful Connecticut-made products including milk, apple cider and other beverages, and farm fresh eggs.

There's a New Pottery Trail in the Bath/Hammondsport area, comprised of local potters specializing in different forms of pottery.

Take part in a variety of experiences including live demonstrations, Raku firing at night, hands-on activities and workshops, as well as wonderful opportunities to shop for items ranging from garden sculptures and pots, traditional pieces like bowls and cups and plates, to more unexpected work like jewelry and an assortment of clay fish and other animals.

For More Fun: Some potters offer individual and group classes; take a class and create your own pottery!

Visit historic Marblehead's Town Hall to see the most patriotic painting in our nation's history the original, life-size Spirit of '76.

This charming community, renowned as the Yachting Capital of America and the Birthplace of the American Navy, has quaint narrow streets and historic 17th and 18th Century buildings. The celebrated painting by Archibald MacNeal Willard is displayed in Marblehead's Abbot Hall.

For More Fun: Get a free audiotour from the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce to guide you through sections of the Historic District that are home to some of the most historically important structures in America.