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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.

Visit Philly’s premier entertainment venue for live theater, the Forrest Theatre. Since 1927, Forrest has been the most popular destination in Philadelphia for touring Broadway plays and musicals. You may even discover the newest hit before everyone else! Forrest often serves as a proving ground for many shows before moving on to Broadway.

Get a workout on the water at the Princeton Canoe & Kayak Rental. Only 10 minutes from Princeton’s Dinky Train Station, this canoe and kayak water sports facility provides access to numerous local waterways from the dock at Princeton Turning Basin Park. Rent by the hour or for the day and explore the surrounding areas at your leisure.

While you may not sail the great blue seas, you can explore the history they played in Philadelphia’s development at the Independence Seaport Museum. A museum dedicated to the maritime history of Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania, the Independence Seaport Museum is suitably located along Penn’s Landing, the historic site where William Penn first docked when he arrived in America.