Philadelphia Family Travel Guides

From interactive museums to historic landmarks and family-friendly food stops, Philadelphia is one of the best East Coast cities to explore with kids, tweens, and teens. Explore our guides, itineraries, and travel tips to help plan your Philadelphia family trip.


Featured Philadelphia Travel Guides, Tips, and Itinerary Posts


  • Philadelphia Zoo With Kids: Why We Keep Going Back

    Philadelphia Zoo With Kids: Why We Keep Going Back

    The Philadelphia Zoo with kids has been one of those family outings we have kept coming back to over the years. I first visited as a kid myself, and later returned with school groups and my own children through every stage from toddlers to teens. When my kids were younger, we spent plenty of nice days…

  • The Franklin Institute With Kids: A Parent and Teacher Perspective

    The Franklin Institute With Kids: A Parent and Teacher Perspective

    One of the things I love about visiting the Franklin Institute with kids is that the experience never feels exactly the same twice. I first visited The Franklin Institute as a child myself. Years later, I returned as a parent with my own children and as a teacher leading groups of students through the exhibits.…

  • Best Philadelphia Museums for Kids, Tweens & Teens

    Best Philadelphia Museums for Kids, Tweens & Teens

    Finding the right Philadelphia museums for kids can honestly make or break a family day trip to the city. After years of visiting Philadelphia museums with my own kids at different ages, I’ve learned that the best choice really depends on how old your kids are. The Please Touch Museum was one of our favorites…

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