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The city is full of hidden gems and treasures. If you’re tired of always hitting the same spots, take a look at all the options below. We showcase businesses near you where you could spend countless hours of endless fun with your entire family.

Say goodbye to the boring weekends and routine birthday parties. Think outside the box and dare to try something new. Take a look at what your city has to offer – all within driving distance of your location. You might be surprised!
Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium

(856) 365-3300

1 Riverside Dr
Camden, NJ 08103   Directions Website

Travel across state lines for a journey under the sea. Adventure Aquarium features 8,000 aquatic animals from all over the world living in their semi-aquatic, freshwater and marine habitats. Explore the exhibits and attractions and see the beauty of the ocean, including a large coral reef tank, as well as some of the most gorgeous, exotic, endangered and dangerous creatures found in the water.

Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial

(215) 448-1200

222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103   Directions Website

Take a photo with one of the country’s founding fathers! No trip to Philadelphia is complete without seeing the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, located in the Franklin Institute’s rotunda. This Pennsylvanian landmark and attraction honors Benjamin Franklin, Philadelphia’s most famous citizen, with a colossal 20-foot-tall statue made of white marble.

Betsy Ross House
Betsy Ross House

(215) 629-5801

239 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106   Directions Website

Swing by one of the most visited tourist attractions: the Betsy Ross House. The carefully preserved and restored Georgian-style house was supposedly the home to Betsy Ross, sewer of the first American flag, and her first husband, John Ross, during the American Revolution. See history come to life as actors share stories and reenact scenes from this significant event.

Edgar Allan Poe House
Edgar Allan Poe House

(215) 597-8780

532 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123   Directions Website

Experience thrills and chills as you explore the attractions at the Edgar Allan Poe House, former home of the famous Gothic poet. His literary works continue to captivate readers to this day, so take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the man’s personal history and see what influenced his writings. Educated tour guides share their knowledge, as well as some of Poe’s famous stories and poems.

Fort Mifflin
Fort Mifflin

(215) 685-4167

1 Fort Mifflin Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19153   Directions Website

Visit Fort Mifflin and see one of the most unique historical sites in the US. Commissioned in 1771, this fort and its surrounding area played vital roles during the American Revolution and the Civil War. When Fort Mifflin was decommissioned in 1952, its 14 authentically restored buildings were opened to the public so they could see "The Fort that Saved America."

Independence Hall
Independence Hall

(215) 965-2305

520 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106   Directions Website

Visit Independence Hall, the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park, and the reason why Philadelphia is regarded as the Birthplace of America. In this building, the Declaration of Independence and the United State Constitution were debated, drafted and adopted. Tour the facility's exhibits and attractions and celebrate the legacy of the American dream.

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

(215) 365-3118

8601 Lindbergh Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19153   Directions Website

Get the family to explore the beauty of nature when you go to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. Bond at one of the many family-friendly festivals hosted throughout the year or just spend some quality time walking along the trails, canoeing in the lagoon or trying to spot the natural wildlife.

Liberty Bell
Liberty Bell

(215) 965-2305

526 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19195   Directions Website

Located in front of Independence Hall on Market Street, the Liberty Bell remains one of America’s greatest icons. Symbolic of freedom, the famous cracked bell is on public display in an enclosed glass case. Learn how this simple bell grew into a patriotic icon through a series of exhibits, attractions and video presentations in the Liberty Bell Center.

Mütter Museum
Mütter Museum

(215) 560-8564

19 S 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103   Directions Website

Learn about the history of medicine at the Mütter Museum. This unique museum showcases a collection of attractions like medical oddities and artifacts, wax models, antique equipment and anatomical and pathological specimens. See the 200-year-old history of modern American medicine traced out before your very eyes, as well as current breakthroughs in the field.

National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center

(215) 409-6600

525 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106   Directions Website

As you walk through Independence Mall, be sure to pop into the National Constitution Center to learn more about the birth of America. As the Birthplace of America, it is fitting that the nation’s first and only nonpartisan institution devoted to the Constitution is located in Philadelphia. The whole family can enjoy the time spent touring the attractions, multimedia exhibitions and watching live performances.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art

(215) 763-8100

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130   Directions Website

Take in the marvelous works at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the largest art museums in the country. Known as the Parthenon on the Parkway, this enormous museum features a quasi-Greek Revival design. Within its 200 galleries you can find over 225,000 objects showcasing the creative evolution of the Western world from the first century onwards.

Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo

(215) 243-5254

3400 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104   Directions Website

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! You’re not in the Land of Oz, you’re entering the World of the Philadelphia Zoo. The first zoo in the United States, the Philadelphia Zoo remains one of the premier zoos in the world especially for endangered animals. See everything from big cats and primates to exotic birds and reptiles throughout the exhibits and attractions here.

Please Touch Museum
Please Touch Museum

(215) 581-3181

4231 Ave of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA 19131   Directions Website

Tired of all the "no touching" signs at traditional museums? The Please Touch Museum is built around the opposite philosophy: it encourages children to touch, play and explore in its six interactive exhibit zones. Let them unleash their imaginations as they learn about the world through the attractions in this creative environment. Perfect for children age seven and under!

SMITH The Kids’ Play Place in the Park
SMITH The Kids’ Play Place in the Park

(215) 765-4325

3500 Reservoir Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19121   Directions Website

Children and children at heart will delight in SMITH The Kids’ Play Place in the Park. Located in Fairmount Park, this enormous playground attraction covers over six and a half acres, not including the 24,000-square-foot mansion that serves as a playhouse for children 10 and under. The combination of open fields and specialized toys and equipment make Smith a childhood experience to treasure.

The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute

(215) 448-1200

222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103   Directions Website

Have fun learning about science and natural history as you explore the attractions at The Franklin Institute. One of the oldest centers of science education and development in the country, the Franklin Institute provides a variety of permanent and traveling exhibits that are sure to appeal to people of all ages and interests—from a giant walk-through heart to the interactive KidScience exhibit.

The Insectarium
The Insectarium

(215) 335-9500

8046 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136   Directions Website

Children who are fond of all that crawls, wiggles and flies will have a blast at The Insectarium. Filled with thousands of mounted bugs as well as live specimen, this all-bug museum is the largest of its kind in the country. Come see what all the buzz is about as you tour the interactive exhibits and attractions. Bug-a-phobes (entomophobes), should keep clear!

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