Philadelphia Family Travel Guide
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Family Destinations Near Philadelphia
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Atlantic City,NJ
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New York City,NY
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Baltimore,MD
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Washington, DC,US
(124 mi.)
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (courtesy, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Philadelphia Family Travel Tips
- Relive the birth of the United States at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the National Constitution Center.
- Bicycle or play Frisbee golf at Fairmount Park.
- Walk through a giant heart, test your reaction time, and learn about stars at the Franklin Institute Science Museum.
- Root for the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park (but arrive early enough to climb on the play equipment at the Phanatic Phun Zone)
- Explore the ocean floor and an African river at the Adventure Aquarium.
- Splash and play in Muppet-themed neighborhoods at Sesame Place.
Family Overview: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia, textbook lessons about the American Revolution come to life. Visit Independence National Historical Park and you and your kids can see the Liberty Bell and stand in Independence Hall where the founding fathers debated the Declaration of Independence and crafted the Constitution. At the National Constitution Center, discover more about this governing document and founders such as Philly's favorite elder statesman, Benjamin Franklin, who celebrates his 300th birthday in 2006.Read More
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Attractions
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, New York 10460
Distance: 91.4 mi. (from destination center)
Description: The Bronx Zoo is a must-see for animal lovers. Less than 15 miles from downtown Manhattan, it's a... Read More
Bronx, New York 10460
Distance: 91.4 mi. (from destination center)
Description: The Bronx Zoo is a must-see for animal lovers. Less than 15 miles from downtown Manhattan, it's a... Read More
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Lights of Liberty
1-hr. tour shows depart from PECO Energy Center, 6th and Chestnut sts
620 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)
620 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)
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National Aquarium in Baltimore
On the harbor
501 E. Pratt St
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Distance: 89.7 mi. (from destination center)
501 E. Pratt St
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Distance: 89.7 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports
Major Airports near Philadelphia
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Philadelphia International Airport | 6.0map | |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | 72.9map | |
| New York John F Kennedy International Airport | 86.8map |
Other Smaller Airports near Philadelphia
| Distance (mi.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Mercer Airport | 29.1map | |
| Atlantic City International Airport | 45.6map | |
| Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton Lehigh Valley International Airport | 50.3map |
Philadelphia Family Advice
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Top Ten Prisons to Visit
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Top Ten Hidden-Gem Wine Regions
Fall is a great season to get outside, with foliage-viewing high on everyone's list. But for a vacation that's a bit different, a trip to the vineyard during the eventful harvest season is in order. If you don't have the time—or money—to plan a trip to a wine region like Sonoma or Napa Valley, check out these off-the-beaten-path wine destinations, many of which are a quick dash from a major city. Away Top Ten -
Top Ten 4th of July Celebrations
Celebrate America's Independence Day in style this year. Here, we've picked our ten favorite spots. Away Top Ten -
Get Your Cold One Here: Top Ten NFL Football Stadiums
This football season, turn off NFL Sunday Ticket, and venture out to these ten football stadiums, the cream of the crop. If scoring tickets to a game proves too elusive, bring some brews and don your best paraphernalia to tailgate outside with all the die-hard fans. Away Top Ten -
Get Outta Town: Philadelphia
Explore Cape May, a stunning coastal stretch offering beaches, migrating birdlife, and the Victorian charms of the town of Cape May. Away Travel -
Moveable Feasts
City-Specific Food Tours. Away Travel -
Revolution and Revolt on the Historic Trail
Envision American history as a living thing, and this route would be a tour of its central nervous system, from the staging ground of the American Revolution to the nation-forming Civil War to the breeding ground of the States' current political climate. Away Travel -
Philadelphia: Top Attractions
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Ballard and Walker: PCT Thru-Hikers
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Weekend Wheeling in Philadelphia
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Northeast Backcountry Ski Getaways
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