Accessible Museums The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh is home to one of the largest dinosaur fossil collections in the world — and it’s all wheelchair accessible. Kids can even dig for their own fossils in a hands-on replica excavation site. The Carnegie Museums of Natural History and Art also offer verbal description tours for people who are blind, as well as tours in American Sign Language, available upon request. At Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center , immersive and accessible exhibits bring history to life. Guests with hearing or vision impairments will find a range of accommodations, from assistive devices to sensory-friendly options. The new Ticket to the Past VR experience offers a powerful, interactive look into America’s history. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia welcomes all visitors with tools like an Audio Descriptive Tour, Touch Guide, Sensory Guide, and ASL Scavenger Hunt. As a Certified Autism Center, it’s a hands-on, story-rich space that brings history to life for every kind of learner. Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster Accommodating Hotels & Resorts Woodloch Resort in Hawley offers the perfect balance of family fun and restorative nature. Set on a scenic lake, this all-ages getaway includes nature walks, clay crafts, and a dedicated Kids Club with a toddler-friendly play area — making it easy for every generation to find their own kind of joy. Wheelchairs are available for use, and 24-hour on-call golf cart and ADA-van service make it even more accessible. Opening spring 2026, the Dutch Wonderland Inn in Lancaster will feature family and ADA rooms, as well as an arcade, character meet-and-greets, a splash pad, and a zero-entry outdoor pool. Bonus: it’s next door to Dutch Wonderland , a family-first amusement park with accessible attractions, dining options, and rentable wheelchairs.* J. FUSCO FOR VISIT PHILADELPHIA ® ; DUTCH WONDERLAND Seven Springs , Hidden Valley , and Laurel Mountain Resorts have partnered with GO Laurel Highlands and the Autism Travel Club to better welcome neurodiverse guests and families. Nearly 300 staff members have completed autism-readiness training, and the resorts offer complimentary sensory bags to use while on-property and a calming, sensory-friendly space with tactile, visual, sound, and movement elements designed for comfort and relaxation. *Wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-served basis **Guests must be able to sit upright unassisted 100 visitpa.com
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