Philadelphia Official Visitors Guide - Spring/Summer 2024
THINGS TO DO
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FAMILY- FRIENDLY Activities
If you’re traveling with kids, Philadelphia has fun to spare. The city offers family-friendly 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. The exhibits go beyond entertainment. They’re an educational journey where children learn about ecosystems and the economy as they play.
Inspired by Benjamin Franklin — and home to his National Memorial — The Franklin Institute is known for its all-ages, handson exploration of key science concepts. The museum’s exhibits include a giant walk-through heart, a planetarium, and a sports-science center.
Explore life-size dioramas and fossils at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University — the first naturalsciences museum in the Americas. Inside Dinosaur Hall, kids can marvel at over 30 different types of fossils, including a complete (and stunning) Tyrannosaurusrex skeleton.
Franklin Square is a Philadelphia classic, brimming with playgrounds, mini golf, and an old-fashioned carousel. The nearly two-centuries-old fountain puts on a memorable show throughout the year. During the summer, the Chinese Lantern Festival glistens with larger-than-life imaginative displays.
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