To do this week: Have some summer fun.

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Seven Tubs Recreation Area: Set on 500 acres in the beautiful Pinchot State Forest, Seven Tubs is a must-see for nature lovers, thanks to its series of massive, water-filled potholes (or “tubs,” hence the name), carved out by glacial meltwater, and its great hiking trails.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: The 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap has an almost endless amount of nature to take in — including about 100 miles of hiking trails and scenic roadways. A favorite trail is the Raymondskill Creek Trail, which will give you a great view of Raymondskill Falls, which, at three tiers and 178 feet, is the tallest waterfall in the state.

Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark: In the winter, Camelback Resort is great for skiing — but come summer, it’s all about the water park. Camelbeach is their outdoor water park, and, as Pennsylvania’s largest, it has 37 rides, slides, and attractions to choose from. And if indoors is your thing, their Aquatopia water park is open, too.

Skytop Lodge: Opened in 1928, Skytop is one of the grandest, and stateliest, resorts of that era. Stay here for the golf course, kayaking and fishing on Skytop Lake, rentable bikes, and 30-miles of hiking trails.

The Penn Stroud: The hotel’s modern facade is built on old bones: the original hotel opened as The Stroudsburg House in 1883. Stay here for modern amenities in historical digs, and easy walks to the quaint restaurants and bars of Stroudsburg.

The Harry Packer Mansion Inn: Built in the late 19th century, in the post-Renaissance Italianate style, the mansion was a gift from pioneering Pennsylvania businessman Asa Packer to his son, and inspired the Haunted Mansion ride at Disney’s theme parks. Stay here for Victorian-era charm, period-era antiques, and a full (staged) murder mystery weekend experience.

Common Beat Music: West Philly’s Common Beat Music is more than just a record store. It’s an all-purpose music hang-out. You’ll find a healthy selection of folk and country LPs, rounded out by stacks of 7-inch singles and a smattering of new releases.

Long in the Tooth: With a street-facing window display prominently featuring prop skeletons playing cards, it’s easy to mistake Long in the Tooth for a magic shop. Or some sort of dungeon-themed escape room. But don’t be fooled! The venerable Center City hangout’s a crate-digger’s dream. It’s the sort of place where well-stocked new arrivals racks can stoke general excitement.

Main Street Music: Manayunk can already feel like you’re stepping into its own little village, and Main Street Music is the kind of small, well-stocked record store you used to find in any town: collecting new records, pricey collector’s box sets, and a great selection of used vinyl.

“The reopening of the pools is a sign communities are on their way back to post-COVID-19 normalcy in a way that’s much more meaningful than eating out at expensive restaurants and returning to the hair salon. Pools, like libraries, museums and public parks, encourage gatherings that cross racial and class lines. Because neighborhood pools are often walking distance, access to them is not hindered by a lack of reliable transportation.”