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MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Briar Bush Nature Center
12 acre park with bird observatory & preschoolers’ discovery den.
1212 Edge Hill Rd, Abington;
215-887-6603;
Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association
Aircraft museum and historic aircraft.
1155 Easton Road, Horsham
215-672-2277
Elmwood Park Zoo
Small zoo. Ideal for young children.
1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown
610-277-3825
Four Mills Nature Preserve
Trails on 51 acres, museum with child-oriented nature displays.
12 Morris Rd, Ambler
215-646-8866
http://www.wvwa.org/preserves/four-mills-nature-reserve/91/
Freddy Hill Farms
Featuring miniature golf, a driving range, batting cages, a farm zoo, homemade ice cream and fresh milk.
1440 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale
215-855-1205
Glencairn Museum
Educates visitors about the history of religion using art & artifacts from a variety of cultures & time periods.
1001 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn
267-502-2993
Graeme Park
A colonial governor’s residence.
859 County Line Rd, Horsham
215-343-0965
Green Lane Park & Nature Center
Workshops, nature studies, hiking.
Rte 63 & Rte 29, Green Lane
215-234-4528
http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?nid=871
Hope Lodge & Mather Mill
In 1777 Washington’s troops camped here after battle of Germantown. House was Surgeon-General’s Headquarters. Mather Mill is a 200 year-old grist mill.
553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington
215-646-1595
Pennypack Farm
Learn about sustainable local food systems.
685 Mann Road, Horsham
215-646-3943
Upper Moreland Free Public Library
Providing access to diverse information, life-long learning, and cultural enrichment.
109 Park Ave, Willow Grove
215-659-0741
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Visit the historic Revolutionary War site. More than 3,600 acres of rolling hills and well-worn trails.
1400 N Outer Line Dr, King of Prussia
610-783-1077
BUCKS COUNTY
Bowman’s Hill Wildlife Preserve
Showcases native plants, offers a variety of family-friendly events, including a summer camp, children’s reading program, craft “make-and-take” workshops, and is a lovely place for woodland and meadow hikes.
1635 River Road, New Hope
Bucks County River Country
(Please check website or call for directions.)
Rafting, canoeing, kayaking & tubing outings on the Delaware River.
2 Walters Lane, Point Pleasant
215-297-5000
Carousel Village at Indian Walk
Enjoy a ride on antique 1890 carousel or 1/3 scale locomotive.
591 Rte 413, Wrightstown
215-598-0707
Fonthill Museum
Henry Mercer’s home – laden with treasures from his travels plus his world famous tiles.
E. Court St & Rte 313, Doylestown
215-348-9461
Giggleberry Fair
Giggleberry Mountain, Discovery Land, and lots more at Peddler’s Village.
Rte 202 & Rte 263, New Hope
215-794-4000
http://www.peddlersvillage.com/kids/
Historic Fallsington
300 year-old village recreating early Quaker community.
4 Yardley Ave, Fallsington
215-295-6567
James A. Michener Art Museum
Home to a world-class collection of Pennsylvania Impressionism.
138 South Pine Street, Doylestown
215-340.9800
Mercer Museum
Displays of furnishings, folk art & implements of Early America.
84 S. Pine St, Doylestown
215-345-0210
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Authentic operating museum.
32 W. Bridge St, New Hope
215-862-2332
Peace Valley Park
Walk the beautiful shores of Lake Galena or visit the Nature Center.
230 Creek Rd, New Britain
215-822-8608
www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org
Ralph Stover State Park
45-acre park offering rock climbing, picnicking and fishing.
Stover Park Rd & State Park Rd, Pipersville
610-982-5560
http://www.stateparks.com/ralph_stover.html
Sesame Place
Experience Sesame Street together through whirling rides, water slides, colorful shows & furry friends.
100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne
215-752-7070
Tyler State Park
1,711 acres of park roads, trails, and facilities along Neshaminy Creek.
101 Swamp Rd, Newtown
215-968-2021
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/tyler/index.htm
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Picturesque setting with 13 historic buildings.
1112 River Road, Washington’s Crossing
215-493-4076
CHESTER COUNTY / WEST CHESTER
American Helicopter Museum/Education Center
Currently displays over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros and convertiplanes.
1220 American Blvd, West Chester
610-436-9600
Brandywine River Museum
American art in a 19th century gristmill, including paintings by 3 generations of Wyeths.
Rte 1 & 100, Chadds Ford
610-388-2700
Springton Manor Farm
300 acre demonstration farm, animals and nature trail.
860 Springton Rd, Glenmoore
610-942-2450
http://www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1746
DELAWARE COUNTY
Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site
Encompasses 650 acres of horticultural collections, rare plant specimens, ancient trees, historic buildings, and extensive hiking trails.
1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford
610-459-3342
www.ushistory.org/brandywine/index.htm
Longwood Gardens
1,050 acres of woodlands, gardens, conservatories, and fountains open year-round.
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square
610-388-1000
Tyler Arboretum
A place where history, horticulture, and natural habitats come together.
515 Painter Rd, Media
610-566-9134
LEHIGH COUNTY
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Features world-class roller coasters and 22 twisting water slides.
3830 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown
610-395-3724
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Crayola Factory
Color, draw, paint and create with the latest Crayola products.
30 Centre Square, Easton
610-515-8000
http://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton
PHILADELPHIA
Academy of Natural Sciences
Dinosaurs, animal dioramas & children’s hands-on museum.
19th St & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
215-299-1000
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Houses and interprets the life and work of African Americans.
701 Arch Street, Philadelphia
215-574-0380
Elfreth’s Alley Museum
Considered oldest continuously occupied street in America.
126 Elfreth’s Alley (on 2nd St between Race and Arch), Philadelphia
215-574-0560
Fireman’s Hall
Firefighting equipment from 1730 to present.
147 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia
215-923-1438
Fort Mifflin
Historic site of 1777 Battle. Tour features weapons and uniforms.
Fort Mifflin Rd & Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia
215-685-4167
Franklin Institute Science Museum and Fels Planetarium
Multi-faceted hands-on Science Museum & Tuttleman IMAX Theater.
222 North 20th St, Philadelphia
215-448-1200
Franklin Square
History comes alive with mini-golf, a carousel, storytelling and more!
200 N 6th Street, Philadelphia
215-629-4026
Independence Seaport Museum
Interactive exhibits demonstrate early times. Also visit Naval Flagships.
Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia
215-413-8655
Mummers Museum
History of the parades, from costumes to instruments.
1100 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia
215-336-3050
National Museum of American Jewish History
Exhibits featuring artifacts, documents and photographs.
55 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia
215-923-3811
Philadelphia Zoo
Special features include children’s zoo, Big Cat Falls, and Primate Reserve.
3400 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia
215-243-1100
Please Touch Museum
Unique, fun-filled environment for young children.
4231 Avenue of the Republic; Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
215-581-3181
NEW JERSEY
Adventure Aquarium
See sharks, seals, stingrays & other sea creatures. Ferry from Penn’s Landing.
1 Aquarium Dr, Camden
856-365-3300
Battleship New Jersey
Learn what life was like for a battleship sailor.
100 Clinton Street, Camden
866-877-6262
Cowtown Rodeo
Cowtown is the oldest weekly running rodeo in the U.S.
780 Route #40, Pilesgrove
856-769-3200
Howell Living History Farm
Workhorse rides, etc.
70 Wooden’s Lane, Lambertville
609-737-3299
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