BEST IN PHILADELPHIA

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

THINGS TO DO RECONMENDED

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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