Philadelphia Family Travel Guide

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Liberty Bell, Philadelphia (PhotoDisc)
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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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Hotels

from: $295

FOUR SEASONS PHILADELPHIA

1 LOGAN SQUARE
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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from: $135

Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue

200 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102 Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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from: $122

Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia

237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5686 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

The Liberty Bell

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Chestnut St. between 5th and 6th sts. (enter on 6th St. between Market and Chestnut sts.)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

You almost can't leave Philadelphia without seeing the Liberty Bell. The Bell is housed in a... Read More

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Independence Hall

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Chestnut St. between 5th and 6th sts., flanked by Old City Hall to the left and Congress Hall to the right
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

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Even if you knew nothing about Independence Hall, you could guess that noble and important... Read More

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Franklin Institute Science Museum

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Logan Circle, 20th St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center)

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The Franklin Institute Science Museum isn't just kid stuff. All ages love this thoroughly... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Philadelphia

Distance (mi.)
Philadelphia International Airport 6.0 map
Newark Liberty International Airport 72.9 map
New York John F Kennedy International Airport 86.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Philadelphia

Distance (mi.)
Trenton-Mercer Airport 29.1 map
Atlantic City International Airport 45.6 map
Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton Lehigh Valley International Airport 50.3 map



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