National Toy Train Museum Day Trip

An extensive collection of toy trains from the mid-1800′s to the present day. Five operating interactive train layouts, continuous toy train videos, research library, and a gift shop. Located close to many other railroad attractions and Amish farmlands. Website: Click here to visit the National Toy Train Museum Web site. VN:F [1.9.11_1134]please... Read More

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

Delaware Museum of Natural History

The Delaware Museum of Natural History (DMNH) makes for a top-notch day-trip. DMNH features excellent sea life exhibits including an unnerving coral reef display set in the floor … at least for a 5 year old needing to walk over it! It also has good interactivity, a nice dinosaur hall, and (in the warmer months) walking trails and outdoor exhibits. My... Read More

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

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

Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Day Trip

We’ve been members of the Academy for several years and get out to visit at least 2-3 times/ year. The morning usually starts with the kids running around the dinosaur hall and going on a pretend dino dig. From there we head to the diaramas and then shoot upstairs to the kids exploration center.  No trip is complete with a tour through the butterfly... Read More

Chanticleer Day Trip

Originally the home of a Pharmaceutical CEO, Chanticleer features majestic trees and verdant lawns, plant combinations, containers, textures, and colors, often relying on foliage more than flowers. Tens of thousands of bulbs clothe the ground in spring, followed by orchards of flowering trees with native wildflowers blooming in the woods. A vegetable... Read More

American Helicopter Museum Day Trip

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center is the nation’s premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. They collect, restore and display historic aircraft and chronicle the origin and development of rotary wing aircraft. Each year the Museum hosts thousands of visitors, school groups, families and senior citizens. Tourists... Read More

Betsy Ross House Day Trip

More of a 1/2 day, or even an hour trip, the Betsy Ross house is a great stop while touring other historical sites in Philadelphia. Below is information from the Web site. The Betsy Ross House is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Most Historic Square Mile, at 239 Arch Street, just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Hours ... Read More

Longwood Gardens Day Trip

Longwood Gardens is a place of unparalleled beauty, offering a new experience every day of the year with one-of-a kind events, wonderful concerts, and delicious fine and casual cuisine. The 1050 acres of natural woodlands, majestic gardens, opulent conservatories and dancing fountains are open every day of the year! In 1906, Pierre S. du Pont purchased... Read More

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