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Da Vinci Science Center
Double-decker, interactive science spot. Innovative exhibits & hands-on science experiments for all ages in a modern, two-story space.
Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum
Local historical society museum. One of the largest historical society museums in the country, with 6 galleries on area history.
Trexler Memorial Park
Open grassy areas & walking trails. Scenic park with large old trees, grassy lawns & a duck pond, plus paths for cycling & running.
Imagi Nation
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Museum of Indian Culture
Exhibits & education in historic digs. Rustic facility with Native American artifacts & crafts, plus interactive programs & events.
Haines Mill Museum
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Planet Trog Entertainment Complex
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Wildlands Conservancy
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Burnside Plantation
18th-century farm with period displays. 6.5-acre plantation with 1700s & 1800s farm buildings, living history exhibits & frequent events.
Sand Island Park
Tennis programs, trails & a playground. Urban park with clay tennis courts, a clubhouse & lessons, plus a playground & biking/hiking trails.
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem - 1741 Gemeinhaus
Guided tours of 18th-century buildings. Tours are offered of 1700s buildings, with information on the town's founders & early history.
Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts
Museum in 3 connected 19th-century homes. Housed in 3 connected 19th-century homes, this museum features exhibits on decorative arts.
National Museum of Industrial History
Exhibits of American machinery & tech. A collection of engines, printing presses & other artifacts, presented with historical context.
Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, Inc.
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Illick's Mill Park
Leafy park containing a historic mill. Riverside park with a historic grist mill, many mature trees & a peaceful atmosphere.
Kids Quest at Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino
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Lost River Caverns
Underground walking tours, museum & shop. Attraction since 1930 with underground walking tours, museum, trail, gem mill, store & picnic areas.
Trexler Nature Preserve
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Lehigh Valley Zoo
Kangaroos, cockatoos, crocodiles & camps. Zoo offers kangaroos, cockatoos, bobcats, bison, pony rides, a penguin pavilion & a camp for kids.
SPARK Creativity Center
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Natural Lands' Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary
200-acre conservation site with trails. Vast nature preserve with a trail system, observation points overlooking the river & a library.
Sigal Museum and Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society
Center for regional history & exhibits. Resource for artifacts from pre-European settlers, decorative arts, textiles, tools & furniture.
Crystal Cave
Underground park with mineral formations. Subterranean attraction of rock formations, plus outdoor mini-golf & panning for gems.
Howell Living History Farm
Living agriculture museum & active farm. Museum devoted to 250 years of area farm life, with costumed staff & active farming operations.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
Variety of plants & trees on old estate. Afternoon destination drawing nature-lovers with its collection of flora on a 19th-century estate.
Churchville Nature Center
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Secret Garden
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Garden of Reflection
Serene memorial set in a symbolic garden. A thoughtful 9/11 memorial using trees, water & a spiraling path to inspire quiet contemplation.
TreeTrails Adventures Trevose
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Playwicki Farm
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Treehouse World
Kid-friendly activity place in a forest. Outdoor amusement center with treehouses, zip lines, bungee trampolines & other activities.
Awbury Arboretum
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JoyLand club
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Sesame Place Philadelphia
Sesame Street-themed amusement park. Big Sesame Street-themed amusement park with rides, interactive parade, water slides & Elmo's World.
We Rock the Spectrum - Northeast Philly
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Please Touch Museum
Family-friendly, interactive exhibits. A large environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions, plus an on-site cafe.
New Jersey State Museum
Planetarium, art & historic exhibits. Museum with a planetarium & areas dedicated to fine art, cultural & natural history & archeology.
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
Expansive play area with an iconic slide. Iconic playground with a historic wooden slide & 16,000-sq.-ft. playhouse on 6.5 wooded acres.
Morven Museum & Garden
Portraits & artifacts in an old mansion. This former Governor's mansion provides a glimpse of local history through art exhibitions & events.
Wagner Free Institute of Science
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The Treehouse
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Lemon Hill Mansion
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Institute Woods
Preserve with trails & lush surrounds. 589 acres of woods, farmland & wetlands, with serene walking trails & a wooden footbridge.
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Designated area for hunting & fishing. This expansive natural area offers opportunities specifically for hunters & people catching fish.
Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center
Casual cabins in a woodland resort. Relaxed cabins with kitchenettes in a resort offering an outdoor pool & sports.
Grounds For Sculpture
Sculpture park with outdoor exhibitions. Vast park for contemporary sculpture, with 2 museums hosting seasonal exhibits, plus an arboretum.
Sister Cities Park
Grassy spot with a fountain & kid areas. City park with a 10-geyser fountain as well as a Children’s Discovery Garden & a toy-boat pond.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Family-friendly natural history museum. Research institution's natural history museum featuring dinosaur bones, a butterfly house & more.
Historic Ephrata Cloister
1700s religious site offering tours. Visitors can explore the unique buildings & grounds of this monastic community founded in the 1700s.
The Universal Sphere
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Putt-Putt Fun Center
Mainstay for mini-golf, games & more. Veteran mini-golf chain venue with arcade games & snacks, plus birthday parties.
Kuser Farm Park
Victorian estate with tours & picnicking. 22-acre park with a Queen Anne mansion offering tours & programs, plus a playground & picnic area.
Grundy Museum
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NEST Center City
Children's activity center with classes. Play space hosting events for kids up to 6-year-old, including music classes & birthday parties.
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
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Once Upon A Nation
Historic district info & storytelling. This spot provides information about historic district tours, storytelling benches & re-enactments.
Olde City Escape Games
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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Mosaicked folk art & a sculpture garden. Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs.
Newlin Grist Mill Park
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Pennsbury Manor
Former estate & grounds of William Penn. Reconstructed site features a riverside manor where visitors can experience 17th-century life.
Sayen House and Gardens
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