Philadelphia County Family Activities
Your guide to places for the whole family to have fun in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Family Fun in Philadelphia
We offer our ideas on some of the best ways for a family to have fun in Philadelphia in this article.
We offer our ideas on some of the best ways for a family to have fun in Philadelphia in this article.
Philadelphia Neighborhood Tours
Whether you're a resident of the Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey area or a visitor to the region, here is a chance to explore some of the neighborhoods of Philadelphia where people live, work and play.
Whether you're a resident of the Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey area or a visitor to the region, here is a chance to explore some of the neighborhoods of Philadelphia where people live, work and play.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Visit the place where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-78. There are over ten miles of paths, hiking and horseback trails and lots of places to have a family picnic.
Visit the place where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-78. There are over ten miles of paths, hiking and horseback trails and lots of places to have a family picnic.
Walking Tour of Old City Philadelphia
Join us as we walk from the Visitor Center to Independence National Park and the historic buildings of Colonial Philadelphia.
Join us as we walk from the Visitor Center to Independence National Park and the historic buildings of Colonial Philadelphia.
Academy of Natural Sciences
Home of the world's oldest and best known dinosaur and natural science exhibit. Lots of hands on opportunities for children.
Home of the world's oldest and best known dinosaur and natural science exhibit. Lots of hands on opportunities for children.
Betsy Ross House
Take a self-guided tour of the home where Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag.
Take a self-guided tour of the home where Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag.
Fairmount Park
The largest landscaped park in the U.S. You can walk, bicycle, rollerblade, or drive along Kelly and West River Drives today and feel ourselves deep in the country.
The largest landscaped park in the U.S. You can walk, bicycle, rollerblade, or drive along Kelly and West River Drives today and feel ourselves deep in the country.
Fort Mifflin
Step back into history to 1777 when the British advanced on Philadelphia. Historical re-enactors play the roles of men who would have served in the fort in the defense of Philadelphia.
Step back into history to 1777 when the British advanced on Philadelphia. Historical re-enactors play the roles of men who would have served in the fort in the defense of Philadelphia.
Franklin Institute Science Museum
One of the most unique museums in the world whose mission is to stimulate interest in science, to promote public understanding of science, and to strengthen science education.
One of the most unique museums in the world whose mission is to stimulate interest in science, to promote public understanding of science, and to strengthen science education.
Independence National Park
Philadelphia is where our nation was born. Explore American history at Independence Hall. Visit the Liberty Bell and the Betsy Ross House.
Philadelphia is where our nation was born. Explore American history at Independence Hall. Visit the Liberty Bell and the Betsy Ross House.
Independence Seaport Museum
Located on the waterfront the museum features more than 20 interactive exhibits and audio-visual games throughout the galleries, plus actual ships to explore including Admiral Dewey's 1898 flagship at the Battle of the Manila Bay - the Olympia.
Located on the waterfront the museum features more than 20 interactive exhibits and audio-visual games throughout the galleries, plus actual ships to explore including Admiral Dewey's 1898 flagship at the Battle of the Manila Bay - the Olympia.
Insectarium
If bugs are your thing, this is the place to see at at 8046 Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia.
If bugs are your thing, this is the place to see at at 8046 Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia.
Lights of Liberty
An exciting sound and light show in Independence National Historical Park. This is the world's first sound and light show that guides you through events in the American Revolution, as it happened, where it happened.
An exciting sound and light show in Independence National Historical Park. This is the world's first sound and light show that guides you through events in the American Revolution, as it happened, where it happened.
The Mummers Museum
Located in South Philadelphia, this is a great place to visit to really learn all that there is to know about the Mummers, their history and traditions.
Located in South Philadelphia, this is a great place to visit to really learn all that there is to know about the Mummers, their history and traditions.
Adventure Aquarium
Philadelphia doesn't have its own aquarium but this one is right across the river in Camden on the waterfront.
Philadelphia doesn't have its own aquarium but this one is right across the river in Camden on the waterfront.
Philadelphia Zoo
America's oldest zoo is a 42 acre park located within minutes of Center City, the Avenue of the Arts, and the Liberty Bell. The Zoo is open all year.
America's oldest zoo is a 42 acre park located within minutes of Center City, the Avenue of the Arts, and the Liberty Bell. The Zoo is open all year.
Please Touch Museum
A hands-on museum for children ages one to seven where adults and children can learn and explore together.
A hands-on museum for children ages one to seven where adults and children can learn and explore together.
United States Mint
Self guided tours of the place where our money is made. Sorry, no free samples here.
Self guided tours of the place where our money is made. Sorry, no free samples here.