Sahara Sam’s Day Trip – Indoor Water Park in South Jersey
When we first drove by Sahara Sam's my son Justin, then a 5-year-old, squealed with delight. He had just… [more]
The Philadelphia Zoo Day Trip
The oldest zoo in the United States, the Philadelphia Zoo has a well-deserved reputation for making a… [more]
The Philadelphia Art Museum Day Trip
I first spent significant time at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at some single's mixers in my early… [more]
NJ Beach Day Trip
A NJ beach "day trip" ... I know, it seems like an oxymoron for anyone not living within a pearled… [more]
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Sahara Sam’s Day Trip – Indoor Water Park in South Jersey
When we first drove by Sahara Sam’s my son Justin, then a 5-year-old, squealed...
The Philadelphia Zoo Day Trip
The oldest zoo in the United States, the Philadelphia Zoo has a well-deserved reputation...
The Philadelphia Art Museum Day Trip
I first spent significant time at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at some single’s...
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Philadelphia
NJ Beach Day Trip
A NJ beach “day trip” … I know, it seems like an oxymoron for anyone...
Morris Arboretum Day Trip
Morris Arboretum may be the perfect day trip for nature lovers in Philadelphia with...
Crayola Factory Day Trip
When your family goes out to Friendly’s do your kids sit quietly; patiently...
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NJ Beach Day Trip
A NJ beach “day trip” … I know, it seems like an oxymoron for anyone not living within a pearled conch shells throw to the ocean. Thanks to beastly traffic, especially on summer weekends, ‘Day trip’ and ‘NJ beach’ go together about as well as sand, wind and donuts. That said, we’ve got it figured out at... [Read more about this day trip]
Crayola Factory Day Trip
When your family goes out to Friendly’s do your kids sit quietly; patiently coloring on a menu with crayons as they wait for their chicken tenders to arrive? If so, then the Crayola Factory will make for a really good daytrip. On the other hand, if your kids bounce in their seats, want to get up and see the ice cream sundaes being made and are... [Read more about this day trip]
Please Touch Museum – Philadelphia Day Trip
The Please Touch Museum is one of Philadelphia’s classic day trips for kids. With its recent move to Memorial Hall (just outside of Center City) the museum has been re-invigorated and has been receiving rave reviews from kids and parents alike. Click here for the Web site Here are some exhibits you’ll find at the museum: Wonderland River... [Read more about this day trip]
Tyler Arboretum – Day Trip
Tyler Arboretum, in Delaware County, PA is a place where history, horticulture, and natural habitats come together in 650-acre’s of natural beauty. I have the good fortune of getting to Tyler many times during the year as my parents volunteer – most frequently in the butterfly house. My kids have an amazing time exploring the grounds, playing... [Read more about this day trip]
The Franklin Institute Day Trip
The Franklin Institute is an amazing science center located in Center City Philadelphia. Founded in 1824, today the Franklin Institute is a vibrant 21st-Century organization that continues to offer new and exciting access to science and technology. Standout exhibits include: The Planetarium IMAX theater The Giant Heart Space Command Sports Challenge Kids... [Read more about this day trip]
Santa Train – Glen Mills/ West Chester, PA
The stations are quaint. The singing conductors are folksy. The 90-minute round trip ride is fun. More of a half-day trip, the West Chester Santa train runs from downtown WC in Chester County to Glen Mills, Delaware County along a beautiful stretch of land that includes Chester Creek. Chugging along an old, virtually unused track riders are given a... [Read more about this day trip]
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