Philadelphia · Philadelphia County, PA
Family things to do in Philadelphia
Scout analyzed 136 Philadelphia places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
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Family Science Adventure in Logan Square
Start your full day of family fun with a casual breakfast before heading to The Franklin Institute for hours of engaging, interactive science exhibits. Recharge with lunch, and then enjoy a relaxing stroll in a nearby urban park with fun features for kids.
Family Day at Philadelphia Zoo & Park
Kick off a fun-filled family day at the Philadelphia Zoo, home to nearly 1,700 animals, including rare species. After working up an appetite exploring, enjoy a casual, kid-friendly lunch at a nearby café. End your day with some relaxed playtime at Fairmount Park, letting the kids burn off any remaining energy.
Family Science Fun in Logan Square
Ignite your family's curiosity with a visit to The Franklin Institute, where hands-on science exhibits await. Afterward, refuel with a tasty and easy meal before heading to a nearby park for some playful outdoor relaxation.
Best neighborhoods for family
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Fairmount
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits.
Center City West
The Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Collection of over 20,000 unusual, unique anatomical specimens in a museum of medical history.
Arts & Culture
Brandywine Museum of Art
Gristmill-turned-museum with paintings by Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth & others plus big windows & views.
Logan Square
Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps
Iconic stairs from the movie "Rocky" providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city.
Callowhill
Underground Arts
Vibrant venue hosting music, comedy, poetry, theater & other performances from emerging artists.
Fitler Square
Schuylkill River Park
This park runs along the river & offers a playground, paved paths, sports areas, a pool & a dog run.
Holmesburg
Pleasant Hill Park
Logan Square
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Historic Victorian museum offers 19th- & 20th-century American works, plus a fine art school & cafe.
Bella Vista
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs.
Fairmount Park
Please Touch Museum
A large environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions, plus an on-site cafe.
Center City East
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
Society Hill
Washington Square
City park with memorials to General George Washington & unknown soldiers of the American Revolution.
Fishtown
The Fillmore Philadelphia
This large, industrial-style place with a full bar & balconies showcases a lineup of music artists.
Logan Square
Rodin Museum
Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris.
South Philadelphia West
FDR Park
Large urban park offering a golf course, sports fields, fishing lakes & the American Swedish Museum.
Chestnut Hill
Woodmere Smith Hall
This museum housed in a 19th-century Victorian mansion showcases the art & artists of Philadelphia.
Logan Square
JFK Plaza (Love Park)
Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture.
Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park
Historic, big park with walking trails, sports fields, gardens, public art & a reservoir.
Sports & Recreation
Raven's Claw Golf Club
Family
The Funplex
Family-fun center with outdoor amusements & waterpark plus indoor arcade, Go-Karts, bowling & more.
Cooper Grant
Adventure Aquarium
Massive aquarium with a 3D theater, plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel.
Sports & Recreation
Bella Vista Golf Course
Outdoors
Pennypack Park
Creekside park with multi-use trails & an outdoor bandstand, plus historic houses & a farm.
Outdoors
Ridley Creek State Park
Green oasis of woodlands & meadows offering hiking, fishing & picnicking from sunrise to sunset.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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