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Independence Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grown-ups will appreciate the significance of Independence Hall, where the Liberty Bell first tolled and the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. But kids will enjoy stories...
Historical Landmark
The Liberty Bell
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A visit to the Liberty Bell is a must. Housed in a glass pavilion, the bell is visible at all times from outside the building. But it's worth the quick...
Historical Landmark
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The National Constitution Center is the first museum in the world devoted to the United States Constitution. Kids love its hands-on interactive exhibits, where they can vote for their...
Historical Landmark
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dinosaur fans will love Dinosaurs Galore, featuring a huge Tyrannosaurus Rex and dozens of skeletons and fossils, at this natural history museum. They'll want to get dirty in the Big...
Science & Nature Museum
Adventure Aquarium
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This world-class aquarium is mind-blowing. Where else can you get within snapping distance of crocodiles, touch a shark, feed sea turtles, and watch hippos bob for lettuce? The...
Aquarium
Betsy Ross House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
America's most famous flag-maker lived near Independence Hall, and a visit to her home makes the history come alive. Kids of all ages will be fascinated to see things...
Historical Landmark
Camden Children's Garden
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Four acres of themed, interactive children's gardens are a happy fantasy land. Ride the miniature train through the Butterfly House and the Storybook Garden, including the Three Little Pigs Garden...
Garden
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This museum is a hands-on paradise for kids of all ages and their parents. It's anchored by the Science Center, with three floors of interactive exhibits. KidScience lets kids...
Science & Nature Museum
Lights of Liberty Show
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lights of Liberty is an astonishing multimedia show that drops you smack into the middle of America's fight for independence. After dark, you'll don a lightweight audio headset and follow...
Historical Landmark
Live Music Venue
Theater
Philadelphia Insectarium
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This insect museum (read "bug zoo") is definitely on the creepy crawly side. Kids can play on a man-made spider web, watch a working beehive (safely behind glass), check...
Zoo
Science & Nature Museum
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