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Philly Duck Tour(0km)

Philadelphia

Philly Duck TourThe Philly Duck Tour the best way for families to tour Philadelphia, because they combine fun and music with history and sights. Adults and seniors will have just as much fun as kids, as the Captains lead you through Philly's historic streets and a splash into the Delaware..

Lights of Liberty(0km)

Philadelphia

Lights of LibertyExperience the American Revolution, as it happened, where it happened through state-of-the-art technology at the Lights of Liberty Show, the first ambulatory sound and light show of its kind in the world.

Independence Seaport Museum(0km)

Philadelphia

Independence Seaport MuseumTake a seat for your choice of seafaring lesson and join us on an exciting voyage through our region's rich maritime history.

Philadelphia Museum(3km)

Philadelphia

Philadelphia MuseumOverlooking one of the nation's most culturally vibrant cities, the Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes nearly a million visitors each year, encouraging them to embark upon a walk through time that extends across two millennia and six continents.

Battleship New Jersey(3km)

Camden

Battleship New JerseyEnjoy dinner and breakfast served from the chow line, tour the ship, ride the 4D flight simulator and sleep in the bunks the crew of the USS New Jersey once did.

NJ Adventure Aquarium(3km)

Camden

NJ Adventure AquariumSome of the exhibits include the massive shark tank, where people can walk through a tube and see the sharks swimming from all angles, a 4-D ride that takes visitors through the sea, as well as the West African River Adventure, where people can see live hippos, crocs, birds..

Philadelphia Trolley Works(4km)

Philadelphia

Philadelphia Trolley WorksEnjoy the view as the past meets the present through the colorful narrative of the experienced tour guides. The knowledgeable staff will enlighten and entertain you with humorous stories and fascinating facts about Philadelphia's famous sights and attractions.

Philadelphia Zoo(5km)

Philadelphia

Philadelphia ZooBy the looks of it, Philly Zoo appears to be one of the best Zoos in the US - check out the daily schedule on their website - daily meet and greets and animal feeds always make the zoo experience. Great idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in..

Please Touch Museum(5km)

Philadelphia

Please Touch MuseumThe newly expanded Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall provides play experiences in each exhibit zone, while paying special attention to our littlest visitors, with toddler areas throughout the museum. Check out our reading lists as you review each exhibit zone!

Garden State Discovery Museum(17km)

Cherry Hill

Garden State Discovery MuseumTouch, explore and create in the museums many interactive exhibit areas - loads of things to do all under one roof

Paws Farm Nature Center(19km)

Mount Laurel

Paws Farm Nature CenterAll visitors enjoy and learn from the many interactive exhibits and the more that 80 birds and animals housed here.

Clementon Amusement Park(20km)

Clementon

Clementon Amusement ParkLush landscaping, park-wide themeing, new operational and guest service standards, updated restaurant menus and in-park entertainment will complement a collection of kids, family and high-thrill rides and attractions.

Jumpers Fun Zone(23km)

Newtown Square

Jumpers Fun Zone3 tier soft play funzone, giant slides, jungle obstacles, safari bounce houses + little cub play area

Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation(24km)

Media

Colonial Pennsylvania PlantationThe Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is a living history museum which has dedicated itself to educating the public about Pennsylvania farm life in the 1760-1790 time period. The site is open for school tours from Monday through Friday and to the public on weekends.

Elmwood Park Zoo(26km)

Norristown

Elmwood Park ZooThe zoo is arranged into different habitats - Bayou, Farmland, Grasslands, South/Central America, Wetlands, Woodlands with over 150 animals in their natural settings

Sesame Place(32km)

Langhorne

Sesame PlaceIf you've always wanted to visit Elmo's World or dance with Big Bird in the Sesame Street parade, this is the place for you - plus loads of other things to do inc. over a dozen water rides. Great idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in Pennsylvania.

Fox Point State Park(36km)

Wilmington

Fox Point State ParkAlthough each of the parks in the Delaware State Park system has its own unique features, Fox Point State Park deserves something more than "unique" in its description. Perhaps the best word is "extraordinary."

Brandywine Zoo(40km)

Wilmington

Brandywine ZooOpen year round, the zoo is home to 120 animals representing 56 species on 12 acres.

Delaware Art Museum(42km)

Wilmington

Delaware Art MuseumThe Delaware Art Museum regularly presents major traveling exhibitions, offering the community an opportunity to become familiar with a wide variety of artists and artistic movements. The Museum also displays smaller exhibitions, often assembled from its permanent collection

Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard(42km)

Wilmington

Kalmar Nyckel ShipyardThe Kalmar Nyckel Foundation offers the premier classroom-without-walls experience for students of all ages. A variety of interactive and exciting learning experiences, including educational sails and tours are available to public.

Delaware History Museum(42km)

Wilmington

Delaware History MuseumThe Delaware History Museum, located in a renovated art-deco Woolworth store, features three galleries of changing interactive exhibits on Delaware history, including displays of rare items of everyday life, costumes, children's toys, regional decorative arts, and..

Delaware Museum of Natural History(44km)

Wilmington

Delaware Museum of Natural HistoryThe Delaware Museum of Natural History opened its doors in 1972 to excite and inform people about the natural world through exploration and discovery. Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in Delaware.

The Blueberry Factory(48km)

Hammonton

The Blueberry FactoryWe give info about the farm and about blueberry farming in New Jersey and why Hammonton is the Blueberry Capital. The tour is broken up into two parts, outside and inside.

New Castle Historical Society(49km)

New Castle

New Castle Historical SocietyThe New Castle Historical Society offers opportunities for children to experience the life of Dutch colonists and revolutionary patriots in historic New Castle, Delaware. We operate three museums in DelawareÃ¢ÂÂs Colonial Capital Ã¢ÂÂ The Amstel House, The Dutch House, and..

Wilmington and Western Railroad (51km)

Pike Wilmington

Wilmington and Western Railroad From the Conductor's "All Aboard" to the clang of the locomotive's bell, the Wilmington & Western presents real railroading from an earlier era. Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in Delaware.

White Clay Creek State Park(57km)

Newark

White Clay Creek State ParkThe lush greenery and sparkling streams of White Clay Creek State Park offer a refreshing change of pace from the encroaching urban development of New Castle County.

Pond Ice Arena(57km)

Newark

Pond Ice ArenaHas public skating sessions on weekdays and every weekend, when you can practice what you learned in the Skating School. Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in Delaware.

Fort Delaware State Park(57km)

Delaware City

Fort Delaware State ParkFort Delaware is one of Delaware's first state parks, created in 1951. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Union fortress dates back to 1859, and once served as a prison for Confederate prisoners of war. It was originally built to protect the ports of..

Delaware River Tubing(58km)

Frenchtown

Delaware River TubingEvery single tube is outfitted with handles that makes carrying easier when entering the river, pulling up to Adventure Island for food with The Famous River Hot Dog Man, and for when exiting the river. Tubing has never been so easy!

Lums Pond State Park(60km)

Bear

Lums Pond State ParkLums Pond State Park is built around the largest freshwater pond in Delaware. The park features excellent fishing, sports facilities, hiking trails and more on its 1790 acres on the north side of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.

Pine Creek Miniature Golf(60km)

West Amwell

Pine Creek Miniature GolfPine Creek is one of America's largest and most beautiful miniature golf facilities - Each of the two challenging 18-hole courses features a beautiful, picturesque setting of trees, flowers, ponds, streams, fountains, and waterfalls

Iron Hill Museum(64km)

Newark

Iron Hill MuseumThe Iron Hill Museum, operated by the Delaware Academy of Science, is the primary educational resource for the study of human and natural history of the Iron Hill region. Its programs, collections, and library interpret the relationships between the people and the land.

The Painted Platypus(64km)

Newark

The Painted Platypus

Black River and Western Railroad(68km)

Flemington

Black River and Western RailroadA great 70-minute steam / diesel powered train rides through rural Hunterdon County, a must for all those young train fans out there.

Northlandz(68km)

Flemington

NorthlandzEnter Northlandz and enjoy an astonishing tour through some of the finest scenery in America, all under one roof - The Great American Railway: A spectacular adventure on this 1 mile indoor tour through a miniature world - La Peep Dollhouse - The Raritan River Railway and..

Six Flags Wild Safari(71km)

Jackson

Six Flags Wild SafariVisit the largest drive-thru safari outside of Africa. This 350-acre wildlife preserve is home to 1,200 animals, including several endangered species.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor(71km)

Jackson

Six Flags Hurricane HarborSatisfy your need for speed on our thrill-a-second water rides. Take a relaxing cruise down a lazy river. Get lost on purpose in our 45-acre tropical island paradise.

Da Vinci Science Centre(77km)

Allentown

Da Vinci Science CentreLots of hands on fun things to do with plenty of events and special exhibitions throughout the year

Storybook Land(77km)

Egg Harbor Township

Storybook LandA great first theme park experience for the little people, with loads of rides centered on 8's and under

Tuckerton Seaport(78km)

Tuckerton

Tuckerton SeaportMany buildings and structures line the coastline of this recreated fishing village including Tucker's Island Lighthouse, Joy Dayton's Sawmill, and Jay C. Parker's Decoy Carving Shop.

Insectropolis The Bugseum of New Jersey(79km)

Toms River

Insectropolis The Bugseum of New JerseyInsectropolis is a fun and unique insect learning center that dazzles visitors of all ages. There is plenty to see and do here! Our creative displays entertain guests as they learn about these fascinating creatures.

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom(80km)

Allentown

Dorney Park and Wildwater KingdomThere's big fun for the little ones at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. With pint-sized rides and slides to special services for children, families are sure to have a comfortable and enjoyable day together.

The Crayola FACTORY(82km)

Easton

The Crayola FACTORYCome to this fun-filled visitor center and create memories that last a lifetime. This discovery center is ideal for families with children 2 - 12 and has colorful activities to keep you busy for hours. Live demonstrations and the latest Crayola products are highlighted..

Blue Falls Grove(83km)

Reading

Blue Falls GroveBlue Falls Grove offers an olympic size swimming pool, a kiddie pool, and a 36-foot high, 3-flume Waterslides!

Blackbeards Cave(83km)

Bayville

Blackbeards CaveA 20 hole par 59 Miniature Golf Course. Zip around our Formula 1 Go-Kart track with it's bridges and tunnels. Dodge around the explosions and through the caves at the Bumper Boats. If baseball is your game then step up to the plate at our Batting Cages + a 40 tee driving..

Strasburg Rail Road(86km)

Ronks

Strasburg Rail RoadThe larger-than-life coal-burning steam train is just the beginning. Ride the Cagney Steam Train, a miniature version; operate a hand-powered Pump Car or watch the little ones "steer" the pint-sized Cranky Car. Browse the ThomasÃ¢Â Toy Store. Discover an amazing railroad..

Strasburg Rail Road(88km)

Strasburg

Strasburg Rail RoadAll aboard America's oldest short-line railroad, where you'll ride authentically restored passenger cars pulled by a huge, coal-burning steam locomotive.

Choo Choo Barn(88km)

Strasburg

Choo Choo Barn1,700 square foot train features over 150 hand-built animated figures and vehicles and 22 operating trains - we guarantee the Choo Choo Barn is like nothing you've ever seen! Great idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in Pennsylvania.

Fantasy Island(89km)

Beach Haven

Fantasy IslandFantasy Island Amusement Park has been created with a Victorian air that is timeless in its appeal. Z-Brick walkways, oak benches, ornate lamp posts, and Tiffany glass chandeliers and panels all come together in a clean, safe family facility that will delight young and old

Thundering Surf Water Park(89km)

Beach Haven

Thundering Surf Water ParkThe 6 Giant Waterslides are designed for single and double tubes. Parents are able to slide together with a child! Experience our one-of-a-kind Lazy Crazy River!

Americana Museum of Bird-in-Hand(89km)

Bird-in-Hand

Americana Museum of Bird-in-HandTake a nostalgic walk through small town America at the dawn of the 20th century. Museum exhibits include a barber shop, woodworking shop, tea parlor, print shop, millinery, toy store, blacksmith shop, tobacco shop, apothecary, wheelwright shop, and a country general store,..

Atlantic City Aquarium(89km)

Atlantic City

Atlantic City AquariumThere is a touch tank, as well as fish tanks with exotic fish, lots of activities to keep the kids entertained - let the kids have great fun while learning about the sea and sealife

Atlantic City Miniature Golf(89km)

Atlantic City

Atlantic City Miniature GolfPlay 18 holes of world-class golf at Atlantic City's premier miniature golf course. Enjoy the beauty of our lush landscapes, elevated greens and real waterfalls as you tackle the challenge of realistic contours, formidable roughs, and sandtraps.

IMAX Theatre at the Tropicana(89km)

Atlantic City

IMAX Theatre at the TropicanaTreat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experience yet created. Our IMAX technology brings images to life like no other. Experience an arm chair adventure that will take your breath away...literally!

Steel Pier(89km)

Atlantic City

Steel PierSteel Pier offers fun filled thrills for the entire family. Make sure you take a chance at one of our many amusement games or just stroll along the pier taking in the sights and sounds.

Ripleys Believe it or not Museum(89km)

Atlantic City

Ripleys Believe it or not MuseumA collection of some of the strangest artifacts in the world - shrunken heads or a lock of George Washington's hair. One exhibit that is exclusive to Atlantic City's Ripleys Believe It or Not Museum is the roulette wheel made entirely of jellybeans.

Atlantic City Cruises(89km)

Atlantic City

Atlantic City CruisesHave the chance to get up close and personal with locals. Daily Dolphin Watching Adventure. Your entire gang is welcome to join each and every day for a thrilling view of beautiful Atlantic Bottle-Nosed Dolphins. Bring your camera!

Gillians Wonderland Pier(89km)

Ocean City

Gillians Wonderland PierA wide variety of exciting rides for the whole family

Congo Falls Adventure Golf(89km)

Ocean City

Congo Falls Adventure GolfCongo Falls features three world-class 18-hole miniature golf courses: Congo Queen, Solomon's Mine, and the Lost City, which is 100% indoors and perfect for those rainy days! Congo Falls'waterfalls, caves, snake pit, and other special effects will always have you coming..

Playlands Castaway Cove(89km)

Ocean City

Playlands Castaway CoveMore than 30 exciting rides for the whole family, including four roller coasters, bumper cars, a tilt-a-whirl, an old-fashioned train and log flume.

Marine Mammal Stranding Center(89km)

Brigantine

Marine Mammal Stranding CenterThe Center, which has the privilege of housing the only marine mammal stranding facility within New Jersey, is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of stranded or otherwise stressed marine mammals and sea turtles.

Lucy the Elephant Building(90km)

Margate City

Lucy the Elephant BuildingYou can actually climb inside this massive Elephant Building, which someone, apparently, used to live in. The kids will love it - there is also a film and tour available inside!

Casino Beach Pier(91km)

Seaside Heights

Casino Beach Pier40 exciting rides, imported from all over the world

Funtown Amusement Pier(91km)

Seaside Park

Funtown Amusement PierAn incredible ocean view backdrop with beautiful beaches for the whole family to enjoy. Adult rides, family rides galore and there are plenty of great rides for the small kiddies too.

Jenkinson's Boardwalk(93km)

Pt. Pleasant Beach

Jenkinson's BoardwalkYou can pet a stingray at the aquarium, or gawp at the sharks then head on up to the amusement park for a go on one of the many rides

Fun Time America(95km)

Cliffwood

Fun Time AmericaFunTime America has over 40,000 sq. ft. of incredible entertainment. The emphasis is on safe, family fun at a price that everyone can afford. Stop in and check out our rides, play the hottest arcade games or challenge your friends to an exciting game of laser tag.

Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village(95km)

Dover

Delaware Agricultural Museum and VillageFor the child who believes milk comes from the grocery store instead of a cow, for the woman who remembers using a cornsheller on her grandmother's farm, the family who takes twentieth century technological advances and the farmer for granted

Dutch Wonderland(96km)

Lancaster

Dutch WonderlandDutch Wonderland is a 48 acre amusement park set in the scenic location of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lots to do for families with little people especially, but also loads of great family fun rides.

Cape May County Park(97km)

Cape May Ct Hse

Cape May County ParkThe County Park area has picnic tables, kids playgrounds, biking paths and fishing areas. The Zoo has about 550 different types of birds, reptiles and mammals.

Air Mobility Command Museum(97km)

Dover AFB

Air Mobility Command MuseumWhere do old airplanes go? The lucky ones go to the Air Mobility Command MuseumÃ¢ÂÂthe only museum dedicated to airlift and air refueling history! If you want to climb inside an airplane big enough to swallow three buses you can explore our C-133.

Bowcraft Playland(99km)

Scotch Plains

Bowcraft PlaylandRide the new Crossbow Roller Coaster, or take a spin on the new Muzik Express. In addition to these, there are many other fun & exciting rides including The Drop Zone, Crazy Submarine, Galleon Pirate Ship, Frog Hopper, and Scrambler just to name a few.

Bradley Beach Miniature Golf Course(100km)

Bradley Beach

Bradley Beach Miniature Golf CourseBradley Beach offers Miniature Golf right on the beach! This is a great place for families with younger children to spend a fun day in the sun.

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery(101km)

Lititz

Julius Sturgis Pretzel BakeryTour America's first pretzel bakery. Each visitor is given their own piece of dough and taught how to twist a pretzel. Visitors will also see the original ovens built by Julius Sturgis and learn the history of pretzel baking in America.

Hands-on House(101km)

Lancaster

Hands-on HouseHands-on House is a children's museum dedicated to helping kids ages 2-10 learn - and making sure they have lots of fun in the process! Our shared educational experiences bring the whole family together.

Keansburg Amusement Park(102km)

Keansburg

Keansburg Amusement ParkCelebrated its 100th anniversary in 2005, and is a small park which is home to many classic rides from a bygone era.

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