50 Places to Take the Kids

Briar Bush Nature Center

12 acre park with bird observatory & preschoolers’ discovery den.

Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association

Aircraft museum and historic aircraft.

Elmwood Park Zoo

Small zoo. Ideal for young children.

Four Mills Barn & Nature Preserve

Trails on 51 acres, museum with child-oriented nature displays.

Freddy Hill Farms

Featuring miniature golf, a driving range, batting cages, a farm zoo, homemade ice cream and fresh milk.

Glencairn Museum

Educates visitors about the history of religion using art & artifacts from a variety of cultures & time periods.

Graeme Park

A colonial governor’s residence.

Green Lane Park & Nature Center

Workshops, nature studies, hiking.

Hope Lodge & Mather Mill

In 1777 Washington’s troops camped here after battle of Germantown. House was Surgeon-General’s Headquarters. Mather Mill is a 200 year-old grist mill.

Pennypack Farm

Learn about sustainable local food systems.

Bucks County River Country

Rafting, canoeing, kayaking & tubing outings on the Delaware River.(Please check website or call for directions.)

Carousel Village at Indian Walk

Enjoy a ride on antique 1890 carousel or 1/3 scale locomotive.

Central Park

Park featuring Kids’ Castle, an eight story wooden playground.

Fonthill Museum

Henry Mercer’s home – laden with treasures from his travels plus his world famous tiles.

Giggleberry Fair

Giggleberry Mountain, Discovery Land, and lots more at Peddler’s Village.

Historic Fallsington

300 year-old village recreating early Quaker community.

James A. Michener Art Museum

Home to a world-class collection of Pennsylvania Impressionism.

Mercer Museum

Displays of furnishings, folk art & implements of Early America.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad

Authentic operating museum.

Peace Valley Park

Walk the beautiful shores of Lake Galena or visit the Nature Center.

Ralph Stover State Park

45-acre park offering rock climbing, picnicking and fishing.

Sesame Place

Experience Sesame Street together through whirling rides, water slides, colorful shows & furry friends.

Tyler State Park

1,711 acres of park roads, trails, and facilities along Neshaminy Creek.

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Picturesque setting with 13 historic buildings.

American Helicopter Museum/Education Center

Currently displays over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros and convertiplanes.

Brandywine River Museum

American art in a 19th century gristmill, including paintings by 3 generations of Wyeths.

Springton Manor Farm

300 acre demonstration farm, animals and nature trail.

Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site

Encompasses 650 acres of horticultural collections, rare plant specimens, ancient trees, historic buildings, and extensive hiking trails.

Longwood Gardens

1,050 acres of woodlands, gardens, conservatories, and fountains open year-round.

Tyler Arboretum

A place where history, horticulture, and natural habitats come together.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Features world-class roller coasters and 22 twisting water slides.

Crayola Factory

Color, draw, paint and create with the latest Crayola products.

Academy of Natural Sciences

Dinosaurs, animal dioramas & children’s hands-on museum.

African American Museum in Philadelphia

Houses and interprets the life and work of African Americans.

Elfreth’s Alley Museum

Considered oldest continuously occupied street in America.

Fireman’s Hall Museum

Firefighting equipment from 1730 to present.

Fort Mifflin

Historic site of 1777 Battle. Tour features weapons and uniforms.

Franklin Institute Science Museum and Fels Planetarium

Multi-faceted hands-on Science Museum & Tuttleman IMAX Theater.

Franklin Square

History comes alive with mini-golf, a carousel, storytelling and more!

Independence Seaport Museum

Interactive exhibits demonstrate early times. Also visit Naval Flagships.

Mummers Museum

History of the parades, from costumes to instruments.

National Museum of American Jewish History

Exhibits featuring artifacts, documents and photographs.

Philadelphia Zoo

Special features include children’s zoo, Big Cat Falls, and Primate Reserve.

Please Touch Museum

Unique, fun-filled environment for young children.

Adventure Aquarium

See sharks, seals, stingrays & other sea creatures. Ferry from Penn’s Landing.

Battleship New Jersey

Learn what life was like for a battleship sailor.

Cowtown Rodeo

Cowtown is the oldest weekly running rodeo in the U.S.

Howell Living History Farm

Workhorse rides, etc.