Attraction Category: Must See

Discover something new at The Franklin Institute, where science comes to life! Kids and parents laugh and learn together through The Franklin Institute’s innovative interactive science exhibitions that spark curiosity and creativity.

Described as Philly’s town square, Reading Terminal Market is a vibrant public market that has served Philadelphians for 124 years. Our 80 merchants offer an incredible selection of fresh foods, baked goods, confections, cookbooks, kitchenware, table linens, and jewelry, plus the widest variety of dining choices, all under one roof.

Recognized as one of the nation’s top children’s museums, Please Touch Museum offers children and families impactful, play-based learning experiences across more than 60,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits. Limited-run feature exhibits, hands-on programming, theatrical performances, and art-making creative spaces are included with general admission.

Animals are on the move like never before at Philadelphia Zoo with Zoo360, a revolutionary system of see-through trails passing through treetops, crossing over pathways and connecting habitats, giving animals amazing opportunities to travel and explore. Now when you move around the Zoo, the Zoo moves around you – only at Philadelphia Zoo.

We are Philadelphia’s art museum. A landmark building. A world-renowned collection. A place that welcomes everyone. We connect people with the arts in rich and varied ways, making the experience of the Museum surprising, lively, and always memorable.

With grand architecture and strict discipline, Eastern State Penitentiary was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many notorious criminals. Tours include the cellblocks, Al Capone’s Cell, artist installations, and an audio tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi.

As the world’s only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution, the National Constitution Center brings one of the most famous documents ever written to life. Its main exhibits include: Freedom Rising, a multimedia theatrical production; The Story of We the People, an interactive exhibit; and the iconic Signers’ Hall, with 42 life-size statues of the […]