Philadelphia is a great city full of history and attractions. You may be a family that already lives in the area or you may be a family just visiting for a short time, either way, Philadelphia has a lot to offer you and your kids.

Here is a list of some of the top family things to do in Philadelphia. One thing this city has to offer is a lot of museums.

For kids, the Please Touch Museum is always a great one to visit. Your children will have a fun time as they learn and discover through touch.

A few of the exhibits include flying fantasy, the world of Alice in Wonderland, and a carousel. The Franklin Institute features many exhibits including one about science for kids.

The Academy of Natural Sciences is a natural history museum with actual dinosaur skeletons and a habitat with live butterflies. One last family-friendly museum is the Independence Seaport Museum.

This museum offers ferry rides and exhibits about boats. A few visitor centers can also be good places to take the kids.

The whole family Levitra may get a history lesson at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. Something interesting to see at Independence Hall is an original draft of the Constitution.

Fairmount Park is another great attraction. This park has thousands of acres and is home to the Zoo (which happens to be the oldest zoo in America), the Academy of Natural Sciences (which was mentioned before), and the Museum of Art.

The park also features space to relax and to run around, playgrounds, sporting fields, basketball courts and hiking trails. Another great park in the city is Franklin Square Park.

This park has an old-fashioned carousel, a fountain, a mini golf course, and a playground. You can also go to Love Park and see the famous “Love” sculpture.

The City of Brotherly Love also features some theme parks your family is sure to love. Tadacip The first one is Sesame Place.

This theme park is just northeast of Philadelphia and gets its theme from the TV show “Sesame Street.” The park has a variety of rides, shows and water attractions.

Your kids could also meet some of the Sesame Street characters. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom features over 100 attractions including roller coasters and wet rides.

This park may be better for older children while younger children will probably like Sesame Place better. Another thing Philadelphia has to offer is a lot of children’s theaters.

The Arden Theatre and the Mum Puppet Theatre are a couple of good options. Another site to please the kids is Adventure Aquarium which has over 200,000 square feet of sea life and wild life.

It is located in Camden, New Jersey, which is about 10 minutes from Philadelphia. Also found in Camden is the Camden Children’s Garden.

This four-acre interactive garden is home to a dinosaur garden, a story book garden, a tree house and a picnic garden. The Crayola Factory is another cool family spot.

You can take a tour and explore the magic of color, light and other art techniques. The Philadelphia Duck tours are a water and land adventure where you will get to see the city.

Trolley Works is another fun way to see the city while riding in a trolley or a horse drawn carriage. While on your trip, you will also need to find a spot to eat.

If you are looking for some family-friendly restaurants, here are a few: Cake, Cheesecake Factory, The Couch Tomato Cafe, Brick House, Pop Shop, Nifty Fifty’s, Uncle Oogie’s Pizzera, Sweet Lucy’s and Rustica Pizza. You and your family will most definitely find something to satisfy your taste.

If you’re going to be staying in Philadelphia for longer than a day, you may also be looking for suggestions on family-friendly hotels. Here are a few: Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing, Holiday Inn Historic District, Homewood Suites, Hotel Windsor, Marriott Downtown, and Omni Hotel at Independence Park.

Most of these hotels have pools and some of them even offer babysitting. Have a great time in this diverse city, you and your kids will surely be entertained by the many attractions offered for all ages.

Author Bio: Terry Daniels has been writing about things to do in cities across America. He recommends things to do in Philadelphia for finding great activities in Philadelphia.

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