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American Sailing Tours -
Sail aboard the schooner Summer
Wind, Philadelphia's Small Tall
Ship. The Summer Wind is the
only Chinese Junk-rigged
schooner available for public
sail in North America. See
Philly a whole new way!
National Constitution Center
- The National Constitution
Center is an independent,
non-partisan, and non-profit
organization dedicated to
increasing public understanding
of, and appreciation for, the
Constitution, its history, and
its contemporary relevance,
through an interactive,
interpretive facility within
Independence National Historical
Park.
Brandywine River Museum -
Exhibiting American art in a
19th-century grist mill, the
Brandywine River Museum is
internationally known for its
unparalleled collection of works
by three generations of Wyeths
and its fine collection of
American illustration, still
life and landscape painting.
Philadelphia Museum of Art -
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
is among the largest and most
important art museums in the
United States. The collection of
Asian art, Japanese art,
European and French includes
ceramics, sculpture, paintings,
and decorative objects and
stained glass.
The Franklin Institute - The
Franklin Institute is a vibrant
21st-Century organization that
continues to offer new and
exciting access to science and
technology in ways that would
both amaze and delight Mister
Benjamin Franklin.
Sesame Place - Sesame Place
is a family theme park with
rides, attractions and
entertainment featuring Sesame
Street characters.
Longwood Gardens - Over
1,000 acres of gardens,
woodlands, and meadows; 20
outdoor gardens; 20 indoor
gardens within 4 acres of heated
greenhouses; 11,000 different
types of plants; spectacular
fountains; and 800 horticultural
and performing arts events each
year, from flower shows,
gardening demonstrations,
courses, and children’s programs
to concerts, organ recitals,
musical theatre, and fireworks
displays.
The Academy of Natural Sciences
- The Museum of the Academy of
Natural Sciences is located on
Philadelphia's beautiful Museum
Mile on Benjamin Franklin
Parkway. The Museum develops and
presents exhibits and programs
for the Academy's varied
audiences. Visitors can find
permanent exhibits on Dinosaurs,
Dioramas, and Academy research
as well as a space for traveling
exhibits.
Historic Philadelphia - Give
the story of American
Independence a little more
personality. Hear history from
the lips of the founding fathers
themselves. Sneak into
Independence Hall after hours.
Get the true stories from
professional storytellers, right
in the places where history
happened. Historic Philadelphia.
History that speaks to you.
Gettysburg National Military
Park - Located 50 miles
northwest of Baltimore, the
small town of Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania was the site of the
largest Civil War battle ever
waged in the Western Hemisphere.
Please Touch Museum - Please
Touch Museum is home to six
interactive exhibit zones across
38,000 square feet, designed to
encourage learning through play.
Let your child be your guide as
you explore our unique
environment. The open-endedness
of our unique exhibits allows
families to personalize each
visit, for there is no wrong way
to play!
Philadelphia Zoo - Visit
America's first zoo. The
Philadelphia Zoo is a 42 acre
park located within minutes of
Center City, the Avenue of the
Arts, and the Liberty Bell.
Elmwood Park Zoo - Elmwood
Park Zoo features more than 15O
fascinating wild animals of
North America including,
jaguars, cougars, wolves, bison,
elk, prairie dogs, otters,
bobcats, alligators, eagles,
owls, and many more. All
exhibits present the animals in
their natural settings where
they can be viewed at close
range.
Independence Seaport Museum
- Go on a journey of discovery
through the history and
traditions of the Delaware
Valley's maritime past. Enjoy
family-oriented, interactive
exhibits, step inside a wooden
boatshop, tour Admiral Dewey's
1892 cruiser Olympia and go
below deck of WWII Submarine
Becuna - both National Historic
Landmarks.
American Swedish Historical
Museum - The American
Swedish Historical Museum is an
outstanding example of
twentieth-century Swedish
interior design. From early
Pennsylvania history to
decorative arts to architecture
to science and technology there
is much to explore!
Dorney Park and Wildwater
Kingdom - Dorney Park and
Wildwater Kingdom is a family
fun oriented, amusement and
water park with over 100 rides
and attractions. From high speed
world-class roller coasters to
soaking wet water slides, you're
sure to enjoy a day spent at the
park.
Allentown Art Museum -
Allentown Art Museum features
beautiful European and American
art, textiles, paints and
drawings, work by Frank Lloyd
Wright, Lectures, performing
arts, and much more to enjoy!
Crayola Factory - Roam
through a crayon and marker
factory, explore the magic of
light and color, and experiment
with cool art techniques. It's
all under one roof at the
Crayola factory in Easton,
Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Trolley Works -
Philadelphia Trolley Works and
Connective Tours is
Philadelphia’s largest provider
of sightseeing and specialty
transportation. Visitors can
enjoy a sightseeing tour of
Philadelphia's attractions,
regional day tours or majestic
horse drawn carriage tours.
ArtsQuest - ArtsQuest offers
beautiful art, sculptures and
galleries plus studio artists
and their breathtaking work
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