The Philadelphia area offers many opportunities for kids and their families to spend a few hours or a whole day together. There are numerous public parks and historical buildings that are open and free to the public. There are other places that charge an admission fee, but almost all have family rates and most are well worth the admission price.
We've compiled a list of some of our favorite things to do in our special "How to have fun with children in Philadelphia".
For our part, we have compiled a comprehensive index of activities and places in the Greater Philadelphia area where kids and families can spend time together. We suggest that you check out our Kids and Families NetLinks. We have organized these links by county. While there are excellent places within the city limits, there are also great places that should not be missed which are within easy driving distance of downtown.