Family fun
Description:
This five-day trip will entertain, educate, and exercise your whole family. You'll learn all about Philadelphia's and the country's history, see a Revolutionary War battleground, and eat some fantastic food.
Author: Abby
Day 1 - Philadelphia, Cherry Hill
Start your day by heading to the Museum area. The Please Touch Museum is great for young children, and kids (and adults) of all ages will love the Academy of Natural Sciences. Grab some lunch at the nearby Public House, then head over to the Franklin Institute for an IMAX movie (save the museum for another day; it's worth taking your time here!). Then make your way back to Rittenhouse Square to do some people- and animal- watching. Buca di Beppo is a great family restaurant, and you can entertain the whole family with a performance (perhaps a ballet) at the Academy of Music.
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Please Touch Museum
Location:
view in google maps4231 Avenue of the Republic
Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone:
215 581 31812
Academy of Natural Sciences
Location:
view in google maps1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
19th St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 299 10002
Philadelphia Insectarium
Location:
view in google maps8046 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Phone:
215 335 95002
Jim's Steaks
Location:
view in google maps400 S Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone:
215 928 1911 / 877 313 54673
Public House Logan Square
Location:
view in google maps2 Logan Square
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
1 215 587-90404
Tuttleman IMAX Theater at the Franklin Institute
Location:
view in google maps222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 448 12005
Holiday Inn Historic District
Location:
view in google maps400 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
+1 215 923 86606
Rittenhouse Square
Location:
view in google maps1801 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 636 16667
Buca di Beppo
Location:
view in google maps2301 ROUTE 38
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone:
856 779-32888
Academy of Music
Location:
view in google mapsBroad & Locust Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
215 893 1999Day 2 - Philadelphia
Today's the day to learn everything you can about Philadelphia and the country's history. Start out at the Liberty Museum, where you can see the Liberty Bell and read about our nation's founding. If you're ready for lunch, try Buddakan; it's pricey, but the food and the decor make it well worth it (and the giant Buddha statue will entertain even younger children). After lunch, spend some time touring Independence National Historical Park, the First Bank of the United States, and the Betsy Ross House. Finally, head west a few blocks for some comfort food at Jones. The whole family will love this mid-century kitch restaurant.
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Liberty Bell
Location:
view in google maps500 Market Street
(corner Fifth and Sixth streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215/965-23052
Independence National Historical Park
Location:
view in google maps145 S 3rd St
One North Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 965 23053
Buddakan
Location:
view in google maps325 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
1 215 574 94404
Liberty Museum
Location:
view in google maps321 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 925 28005
First Bank of the United States
Location:
view in google maps116 South 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 597 89746
Betsy Ross House
Location:
view in google maps239 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 686 12527
Jones
Location:
view in google maps700 Chestnut St.
At 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215-238-7241Day 3 - Philadelphia
Start your day at Welcome Park, where you'll learn a bit more about Philadelphia's history and William Penn, who laid the plans for the city. Then take a Chef's Tour of the Italian Market, one of the most fascinating areas in Philadelphia. If you're not completely stuffed from the tastes of the Italian Market, make your way to another bustling marketplace, the Reading Terminal Market. With many Amish vendors and traditional Pennsylvanian food, the Market is an exciting place to eat, people-watch, or just observe. This is the place to get a soft pretzel or some Amish ice cream to give the kids fuel for the afternoon. Next, catch a ride to the Philadelphia Zoo, which kids are sure to love. After an afternoon of walking and watching animals, you'll be ready for a hearty dinner: an authentic Philly cheesesteak from Pat's Steaks. Finally, take the family on the Lights of Liberty tour, an educational and entertaining high-tech tour of Society Hill's important historic sites.
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Welcome Park
Location:
view in google maps240 South 2nd Street and Sansom Street Alley
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 597 89742
Chef's Tour of the Italian Market
Location:
view in google maps1817 Addison Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone:
215 772 07393
Reading Terminal Market
Location:
view in google maps12th & Arch Sts
12th and Arch sts
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone:
1 215 922 23174
Philadelphia Zoo
Location:
view in google maps3400 W Girard Ave
34th St. and Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone:
215 243 11006
Lights of Liberty
Location:
view in google maps6th and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
1-877-GO-2-1776Day 4 - Philadelphia
It's time to learn about Ben Franklin. Start your day at the family-friendly Franklin Square, a play and educational park. Then make your way back to the Museum area to the Franklin Institute Science Museum. Be sure to devote several hours here, as there is plenty to see and do. Next, head over to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, maybe eating lunch first at the Museum Restaurant. After the Museum, drive or walk through parts of nearby Fairmount Park, perhaps strolling along Boathouse Row and the sculpture garden on Kelly Drive. Then it's time to take a trip across the river to the delicious White Dog Cafe. Finally, end your day on a chilly note with a Ghost Tour of Philadelphia.
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Franklin Square
Location:
view in google mapsRace Street betw/ 6th and 7th
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215-592-72732
Franklin Institute Science Museum (The)
Location:
view in google maps222 North 20th Street
(at Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 448 12003
Museum Restaurant
Location:
view in google mapsBenjamin Franklin Parkway and 26th Street
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone:
215 684 7990 / 215 763 8100 (Museum)4
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Location:
view in google maps26th Street
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone:
215 763 81005
Fairmount Park
Location:
view in google mapsBelmont Ave and Montgomery Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone:
215 686 17766
White Dog Cafe
Location:
view in google maps3420 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone:
1 215 386 92247
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Location:
view in google mapsSigner's Garden
5th Street & Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 413 1997Day 5 - Philadelphia
This day will involve some traveling, so start your day off with a hearty breakfast at the Famous 4th Street Delicatessen. Be sure to get some dessert on your way out; one or two giant servings will probably serve the whole family! Then make your way out of the city to Valley Forge National Historic Park, where one of the most important battles of the Revolutionary War was fought. You might want to bring a blanket along so you can sit in one of the beautiful fields and eat that dessert, while imagining rows of soldiers trekking through the grass. For a full lunch, head to Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant. After lunch, take the family horseback riding at Buckingham Valley Farm, and then return to the city for a fun and delicious dinner at Pod, another Stephen Starr creation (like Buddakan and Jones).
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76 Carriage Company
Location:
view in google mapsPhiladelphia Trolley Works
1119 N Bodine St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone:
215 925 86872
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
Location:
view in google maps700 S 4th St
At Bainbridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone:
1 215 922 3274 / 1 215 922 35353
Valley Forge National Historic Park
Location:
view in google mapsP.O. Box 953
Philadelphia, PA 19482-0953
Phone:
610-783-10004
Buckingham Valley Farm
Location:
view in google maps2394 Holicong Rd
Philadelphia, PA 18912
Phone:
(215) 794-51036
Pod
Location:
view in google maps3636 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone:
1 215 387-1803