The 23 best things to do in Philadelphia with kids

The view from the Philadelphia City Hall.
| Photo by Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia®

From world-class museums to under-the-radar playgrounds, the City of Brotherly Love doesn’t skimp on kid-friendly activities. That might come as a surprise to visitors of Philadelphia; other popular cities on the eastern seaboard—think New York; Washington, D.C.; and Boston—can sometimes overshadow this Pennsylvania underdog.

But locals know that Philadelphia offers a range of activities for children of all ages. Where else can kids visit a new Revolutionary War museum, splash in a historic fountain, and gush over animals at our country’s oldest zoo?

We’ve gone beyond some of the traditional historic sites—here’s looking at you, Liberty Bell—to offer 23 destinations curated to create a top-notch family-friendly itinerary. Meant for visiting families and long-time residents alike, this map will be updated frequently, so let us know in the comments if we missed your favorite spot. Behold: The best things to do in Philadelphia with kids.

Traveling to other cities with your kiddos? Don’t miss Curbed’s maps of the best family activities in Washington, D.C., Boston, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, New Orleans, Austin, and New York City.

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Source: https://philly.curbed.com/maps/things-to-do-philadelphia-kids