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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Wachovia Science ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 222 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA Located behind the The Franklin Institute and just ac...
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Fairmount ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Philadelphia, PA Fairmount Park, one of the largest landscaped city parks in the world, covers includes 9,200 acres of park land with 5,600 acres of wood, streams, meadows, and wetlands. More than 20... |
Independence National Historical ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 143 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA |
Blue Cross RiverRinkParent rating: ![]() Location: Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA Located on the banks of the Delaware River, the Blue Cross RiverRink opens toward the end of November and stays open through February. Evening skaters get a gorgeous (if chilly) view of the nig...
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Philadelphia Trolley WorksParent rating: ![]() Location: Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia Trolley Works offers an efficient and affordable mode of sightseeing transportation on Victorian-style open-air trolleys. Purchase a 24-hour pass on board the trolley, or from one...
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ChanticleerParent rating: ![]() Location: 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA Once the country home of the Rosengarten family, Chanticleer's main attraction is its gorgeous grounds. In spring, bulbs by the thousands erupt in a riot of color, orchards of flowering ...
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Shofuso Japanese House and GardenParent rating: ![]() Location: 4700 States Drive, Philadelphia, PA The Japanese House and Garden (Shofuso in Japanese) is a 16th to 17th century style Japanese house and garden located near the grounds of the Horticultural Center in the West Philadelphi...
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Elfreth's Alley MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 126 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA This museum celebrates a special Philadelphia street and its houses. Elfreth's Alley is the oldest continuously occupied street in the US, and it's lined with charming, quaint houses. Fa...
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The West Chester RailroadParent rating: ![]() Location: 500 South Adams Street, West Chester, PA The West Chester Railroad and its cars provide a nostalgic look at railroad days gone by. The rail company offers train trips on Sundays, May through October; special event and holiday t...
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Valley Forge National Historical ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Route 23 and North Gulph Road, Valley Forge, PA The rolling hills and beautiful landscapes of the 3,500 acre Valley Forge National Historical Park provide insight into the great historical impact this area had on the Revolutionary War. Thoug...
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Laurel Hill MansionParent rating: ![]() Location: East Edgley Drive, East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA One of the many houses within Fairmount Park that is open to the public, Laurel Hill, built...
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Strasburg Rail RoadParent rating: ![]() Location: Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA The Strasburg Rail Road offers a trip back in time. Guests ride aboard authentically restored passenger cars - pulled by a huge, coal-burning steam locomotive - and pass real working Amish farm...
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Bartram's GardenParent rating: ![]() Location: 54th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA Bartram's Garden, America's oldest living botanical garden, is a 45-acre respite of nature featuring the National Historic Landmark Bartam House, a historic garden of native plants, a ri...
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Benjamin Franklin ParkwayParent rating: ![]() Location: 20th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA A bit of Paris in Philadelphia! The Ben Franklin Parkway is Philadelphia's Champs Elysees, boasting some of the city's finest cultural attractions, statues, fountains, architecture, and muse...
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Churchville Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 501 Churchville Lane, Southampton, PA This 54-acre nature center is rich in its diversity and offerings for children and families. The park features woodlands, ponds, lakes, and many walking trails. Amongst the golden natural surroundings...
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