- TripBuzz found 221 things to do with kids in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including 192 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chester, Norristown, Media and Wilmington.
- From Citizens Bank Park to Please Touch Museum, the Philadelphia area offers 102 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Colleges & Universities, History Museums and Science Museums.
- Nicknamed the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia is important to the history of the United States as the Declaration of Independence was signed there. There are also many historical and cultural places to visit in Philadelphia such as Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Sports are also an active part of the community with the 76'ers, Eagles and Phillies all having their home in Philadelphia.
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Brick oven pizzas, paninis, and classic Italian dishes such as veal parmigiana and pollo marsala with chicken, mushrooms, and shallots
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The historical George Reed II House the is a museum that was built in 1804. The 14,000-sqft house includes twenty-two rooms, a fireplace, a dining room, a bedroom, and a garden area.
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Built in 1801, Read House & Gardens' mansion covers with its 22 rooms 14,000 square feet. The garden was added in 1847. It can be rented for private special events, such as weddings.
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Wilmington & Western Railroad is the first railroad to be included in the National register of Historic Places. Opened as a tourist attraction in 1966, this 1870 railroad uses steam engines to transport children of all ages back in time, for all occasions, whether for romantic evenings or special celebrations.
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The historic New Castle Court House, now a museum and state landmark, was the original capitol building of the State of Delaware. It is now filled with artifacts and media related to Delaware's role as one of the thirteen original states.
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Named the first grand mansion of Delaware, the Amstel House now appears as a middle-class Dutch home and is available for tours. The house was built in the 1730's and features original woodwork, an open hearth and early Dutch colonial decor.
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Offering a unique collection, Velocipede Museum features interesting bicycle exhibits along with a wealth of information about their history. The museum has further expanded to include displays and memorabilia relative to lighting and signage.
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Visitors can enjoy a bowling alley with 12 lanes that also hosts leagues and tournaments at Slocum's Bowl-O-Drome. The alley also features an on site pro shop and houses Sloc's Bar and Grille.
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A historic building that dates back to 1832, the Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office used to be part of a Civil War era railroad. The building has since been transplanted to its current location.
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In business since 1970, Rollway Roller Rink is an indoor roller skating rink that offers open skating as well as practice space for roller hockey. The facility, open from September through June, is also available for groups and birthday parties.
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Battery Park covers 25 acres and has plenty of playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts and more. Castle Clinton, built before the 1812 war, had more than 4 million visitors in 2009 – according to the National Park Service this was the most visited park in America.