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Family Weekend in Philadelphia

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If you have just a few days and you're traveling with your children, this is the perfect trip to keep them entertained and to give you a taste of Philadelphia.

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Author: Abby

Day 1 - Philadelphia

Start your day with a trip to the Please Touch Museum (you'll need a car or a cab to get here). Then spend some time at the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute. If your kids still have some energy after these visits, head to Lucky Strike Lanes for a round or two of bowling. For dinner, try Jones, a Stephen Starr restaurant with a retro vibe (and a great kids' menu). Finally, end your day with a Ghost Tour of Philadelphia.

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Comfort Inn Downtown

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100 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard
3 blocks from the northbound ramp off the expressway
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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+1 215 627 7900

Please Touch Museum

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4231 Avenue of the Republic
Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Phone:

215 581 3181

Philadelphia Zoo

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3400 W Girard Ave
34th St. and Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone:

215 243 1100

Franklin Institute Science Museum (The)

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222 North 20th Street
(at Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone:

215 448 1200

Lucky Strike Lanes

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1336 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone:

215 545 2471 / 215 546 0984

Jones

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700 Chestnut St.
At 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone:

215-238-7241

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

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Signer's Garden
5th Street & Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone:

215 413 1997

Day 2 - Philadelphia

Start the day at Welcome Park, where the kids will have plenty to do and to learn. Then get some Philly cheesesteaks on South Street at Jim's Steaks. Head north again to the historic district and check out the Liberty Bell (which kids always enjoy) and the Philadelphia Doll Museum. If the kids -- and you -- need some play time, spend a few hours at Dave and Busters on the riverfront. For dinner, your kids will love a trip to the Hard Rock Cafe.

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