Philadelphia Family Vacations

Philadelphia Family Travel Guide

Family Destinations Near Philadelphia

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Liberty Bell, Philadelphia (PhotoDisc)
Liberty Bell, Philadelphia (PhotoDisc)

Philadelphia Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • 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

Philadelphia Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

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.

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Hotels

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FOUR SEASONS PHILADELPHIA
1 LOGAN SQUARE
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 0.4 Miles
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Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
200 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 0.2 Miles
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Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia
237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5686
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 0.3 Miles
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Attractions

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Franklin Institute Science Museum
Logan Circle, 20th St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
222 N 20th St
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Distance: 0.6 Miles (from destination center)
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Lights of Liberty
1-hr. tour shows depart from PECO Energy Center, 6th and Chestnut sts
620 Chestnut St
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Distance: 0.7 Miles (from destination center)
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Independence Hall
Chestnut St. between 5th and 6th sts., flanked by Old City Hall to the left and Congress Hall to the right
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Distance: 0.8 Miles (from destination center)
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Thomas Bond House
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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in PHILADELPHIA, PA 19255
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Ceiling fans, Linens, Pets OK, Phone, Room Service, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool
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10 Bedroom VACATION HOME in PHILADELPHIA, PA 19255
Bedrooms: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Fireplace, Foosball Table, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Towels, Wireless Internet Access
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