Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
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- Historical Landmark
The Liberty Bell
Philadelphia, PA
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...
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- Historical Landmark
Independence Hall
Philadelphia, PA
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...
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- Historical Landmark
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA
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...
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- Historical Landmark
Betsy Ross House
Philadelphia, PA
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...
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- Historical Landmark
- Live Music Venue
- Theater
Lights of Liberty Show
Philadelphia, PA
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...
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- Hotel / Motel
Holiday Inn: Historic District
Philadelphia, PA
This charming hotel is within close walking distance to many historic landmarks and attractions, including the National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Penns Landing. An...
Day 2
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- Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium
Camden, NJ
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...
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- Zoo
- Science & Nature Museum
Philadelphia Insectarium
Philadelphia, PA
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...
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- Hotel / Motel
Holiday Inn: Historic District
Philadelphia, PA
This charming hotel is within close walking distance to many historic landmarks and attractions, including the National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Penns Landing. An...
Day 3
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- Boat Ride
- Boat Tour
Ride the Ducks Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Wildly popular with kids, this tour in an amphibious vehicle takes you through old Philadelphia, past the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, South Street and Society Hill, the Betsy Ross House...
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- Science & Nature Museum
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Philadelphia, PA
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...
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- Science & Nature Museum
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
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...
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- Fine Dining
- American
City Tavern
Philadelphia, PA
Costumed servers and 18th-century cuisine provide a memorable dining experience, not to mention truly delicious food. Historically based dishes include turkey pot pie in sherry-cream sauce, pepper pot...
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- Hotel / Motel
Holiday Inn: Historic District
Philadelphia, PA
This charming hotel is within close walking distance to many historic landmarks and attractions, including the National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Penns Landing. An...
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Historical Landmark
The Liberty Bell
Philadelphia, PA
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
Independence Hall
Philadelphia, PA
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
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA
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
Betsy Ross House
Philadelphia, PA
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
- Live Music Venue
- Theater
Lights of Liberty Show
Philadelphia, PA
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...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Holiday Inn: Historic District
Philadelphia, PA
This charming hotel is within close walking distance to many historic landmarks and attractions, including the National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Penns Landing. An...
Day 2
-
- Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium
Camden, NJ
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...
-
- Zoo
- Science & Nature Museum
Philadelphia Insectarium
Philadelphia, PA
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...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Holiday Inn: Historic District
Philadelphia, PA
This charming hotel is within close walking distance to many historic landmarks and attractions, including the National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Penns Landing. An...
Day 3
-
- Boat Ride
- Boat Tour
Ride the Ducks Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Wildly popular with kids, this tour in an amphibious vehicle takes you through old Philadelphia, past the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, South Street and Society Hill, the Betsy Ross House...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Philadelphia, PA
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
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
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...
-
- Fine Dining
- American
City Tavern
Philadelphia, PA
Costumed servers and 18th-century cuisine provide a memorable dining experience, not to mention truly delicious food. Historically based dishes include turkey pot pie in sherry-cream sauce, pepper pot...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Holiday Inn: Historic District
Philadelphia, PA
This charming hotel is within close walking distance to many historic landmarks and attractions, including the National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Penns Landing. An...
