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Family-Friendly PHILADELPHIA If you’re traveling with kids, Philadelphia has fun to spare. The city offers activities, fantastic food and opportunities to make lasting memories together. Enter the world of wow at the Please Touch Museum — the children’s museum of Philadelphia. Little ones will giggle with joy as they travel into the pages of classic stories in the Fairytale Garden and navigate the Mad Hatter’s hedge maze. The museum goes beyond entertainment — it’s an educational journey where children learn about ecosystems and the economy as they play. The Philadelphia Zoo — the nation’s oldest — gives kids close views of their favorite species. Tigers, gorillas and other animals roam overhead in the Zoo360 trail, a see-through mesh trail above the zoo grounds. Look for seasonal activities like Boo at the Zoo — their annual Halloween celebration — and LumiNature, a spectacular holiday-light show. Inspired by Benjamin Franklin — and home to his national memorial — The Franklin Institute is known for its all-ages, hands-on exploration of key science concepts. Exhibits include a giant walk-through heart, planetarium and immersive brain exhibit. Explore lifesize dioramas and fossils at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University — the first natural-sciences museum in the Americas. Inside Dinosaur Hall, kids can marvel at more than 30 different types of fossils, including a complete (and stunning) Tyrannosaurus-rex skeleton. Set sail for the Independence Seaport Museum, where families adventure through America’s maritime history. Learn how rivers impact our daily lives and then climb aboard one of the two historic ships docked nearby — the stunning Cruiser Olympia and the Submarine Becuna. Franklin Square is a Philadelphia classic, brimming with playgrounds, mini golf and an old-fashioned carousel. The nearly 200-year-old fountain puts on a memorable show throughout the year. When the temperature drops, Franklin Square transforms into a winter wonderland with a holiday-light show and Chilly Philly Mini-Golf.
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