- TripBuzz found 225 things to do with kids in or near Norristown, Pennsylvania, including 212 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, West Chester, Media and Doylestown.
- From Elmwood Park Zoo to Shannondell Farm, the Norristown area offers 101 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Walking Trails and Zoos.
- Located six miles from Philadelphia, on the banks of the Schuylkill River, is the city of Norristown. Arts and culture play a big role in the cities landscape and is a popular tourist destination for visitors seeking a diverse artistic experience. Home to many theatres, galleries and production companies, the town also offers diverse ethnic cuisine and eclectic shops.
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The bowling alley, Thunderbird Lanes, is best known for its 'Glow Bowling' event that it holds on Saturdays. The bowling alley has a youth bowling program and also hosts a number of bowling leagues.
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Speed Raceway, an indoor electric go-kart track, provides exhilarating family fun. The center offers day passes as well as leagues, party rental and summer camp options.
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The Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest zoo in the United States. Today, visitors can see over 1,300 animals, take a balloon ride, ride on a swan boat , ride on the rainforest themed carousel, ride on a horse, feed lorikeets, and ride of a miniature train.
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Rose Tree Park is a 120 acre park populated by fields, hills, and woodlands. The park is home to three notable historic buildings, the Leedom House, the Hunt Club, and the old Rose Tree Tavern.
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With more than 2,600-acres of rolling woodlands and meadows, Ridley Creek State Park, features something for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Visitors can fish, camp, hike, bike, and more while wedding parties enjoy taking photos by the pristine gardens.
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2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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When the Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever built, and served as a model to over 300 other prisons of how to reform prisoners instead of punish them. Visitors can take a one-hour tour.
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34th and Walnut sts. and surrounding neighborhood, Philadelphia, PA
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An Ivy League school, the University of Pennsylvania treats its students and visitors to a beautiful campus, variety of food, and many shops to choose from. Take a campus tour for a close-up look of the campus architecture and a sneak peek at student accomplishments.
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A campus that is one with its culture, Drexel University has 3 campuses that are spread out among the city of Philadelphia. Tours are offered almost every day to showcase the history of the college, the success, and the designs of several prominent architects.
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There are approximately 124 sculptures within the Rodin Museum including the famous piece known as 'The Thinker.' This museum is considered to be home to the greatest collection of Rodin outside of Paris itself.
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The Media Tot Lot is a playground designed with younger children in mind. It features fun and safe features like safety fences and soft ground surfaces along with the climbing and playing structures.