Children see the cracked Liberty Bell up close, then stand in the room where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.
Philadelphia's famous science museum, where kids explore the human body, space and the Fels Planetarium dome. Visit Philadelphia calls it the region's most popular science museum.
Two floors of play zones inside the grand 1876 Memorial Hall, plus a fully restored century-old carousel. It is built for children under about 8.
A Sesame Street theme park where little ones meet Elmo, Big Bird and friends, ride gentle rides and splash in the water park. Breakfast or lunch with the characters is the highlight for preschoolers.
A German-style Christmas market with over 120 vendors around LOVE Park and City Hall, with a historic two-tier carousel in the City Hall courtyard and visits from the Christkind.
A historic indoor market with dozens of food stalls under one roof, where every family member can pick lunch, from soft pretzels to cheesesteaks to ice cream.
Kids race up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps like Rocky and punch the air at the top, with a view back down the Parkway to City Hall.
A historic square with the Parx Liberty Carousel, a mini-golf course built around Philadelphia landmarks, playgrounds and free fountain shows.
A museum near Independence Hall where children try on Revolutionary-era clothing and practise drills in the hands-on Patriots Gallery.
A seasonal waterfront park on the Delaware River with hammocks, glowing lights in the trees and a free family programme in summer.