Adventure Aquarium One Aquarium Drive, Camden, NJ 08103, Located on The Camden Waterfront, 856-365-3300, Highlights of the amazing Adventure Aquarium include the 550,000-gallon Shark Realm with over two-dozen sharks, a 4-D Theater, the West African River Experience, which is home to the only two hippos inside an aquarium and a free-flight aviary; Rainforest Rendezvous, Penguin Island, Feather Ridge, Touch-A-Shark exhibit, and the Jules Verne Gallery. The Adventure Aquarium is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. more...

Camden Waterfront 856-757-9400, Situated along the Delaware River, one mile from Philadelphia's historic district, the Camden Waterfront shares the river's banks with Penn's Landing. Visitors to the Camden Waterfront will find plenty of entertainment with the Adventure Aquarium, Camden Children's Garden, Battleship New Jersey, Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden Riversharks, RiverLink Ferry, Rutgers Camden Center for the Arts, Wiggins Park and more. more...

New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103, 856-365-0352, "A leader in conservation-oriented research, environmental education, and community service both locally and globally," the New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences "promotes the understanding, appreciation and protection of aquatic life and habitats through research, education and youth development programs." more...

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067, 215-968-1670, Shady Brook Farm is a seasonal produce market where parties, picnics, tours, events, and more can be enjoyed. more... 

Betsy Ross House, The 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, In Philadelphia's Most Historic Square Mile, 215-686-1252, Hosting numerous Colonial-style and family-oriented programs designed to bring history to life, this historic house and gravesite of the famous Pennsylvanian woman who made the American flag offers much more than a self guided walking tour. It is educational and entertaining for all ages. Seven period rooms, including a kitchen, bedrooms, a parlor and the only interpretation of an 18th century upholstery shop in the United States, furnished with period antiques, 18th-century reproductions and objects that belonged to Betsy Ross and her family can be viewed. more... 

Cliveden of the National Trust (circa 1760s) 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, Located in Philadelphia's Historic Northwest, 215-848-1777, Originally built as a summer house for Benjamin Chew, the Colonial Chief Justice of Pennsylvania; whose family maintained it for over 200 years, Cliveden is a National Historic Landmark that was the scene of the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777. The home sits on six beautifully landscaped acres and is filled with original furnishings and decorative arts. Owned by the National Trust, Cliveden is open to the public for tours from April through December. more... 

Eastern State Penitentiary (circa 1829) 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 16832, In the Fairmount Neighborhood in Center City, 215-236-3300, A National Historic Landmark five blocks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this structure was built as part of a radical movement to rehabilitate criminals through solitary confinement. These walls have imprisoned such infamous criminals as Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton. more... 

Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site 532 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, 215-597-8780, Home to one of the most influential writers in America, this three-story brick building complex was Poe's home from 1843 to 1844. Here Poe wrote his famous short story “The Black Cat.” His only surviving residence in Philadelphia, it is filled with artifacts and memorabilia that portrays his life and work. more... 

Glen Foerd on the Delaware (circa 1850) 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114, 215-632-5330, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this exquisite mansion is situated on a historic 18-acre riverfront estate, the last surviving riverfront estate in Philadelphia. The mansion features a rathskellar, an art gallery, elaborate stained glass skylights, and a pipe organ. Numerous other historic buildings and beautiful gardens are also on the grounds. more... 

Masonic Temple (circa 1873) One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Located in Center City, 215-988-1900, Home of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, the oldest continuously existing fraternal organization in the world, the Masonic Temple is a National Historic Landmark that is across from Philadelphia City Hall. Guided tours of the Temple's seven ornate lodge halls and museum with more than 30,000 items are available. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the building's library contains one of the finest collections for the study of Freemasonry with over 75,000 volumes and 30,000 documents, prints, photographs and manuscripts. This includes Benjamin Franklin's 1734 printing of "The Constitutions of the Free-Masons," the first Masonic book printed in America. more... 

Pomona Hall Park Boulevard & Euclid Avenue, Camden, NJ 08103, 856-964-3333, Considered "the finest example of a Georgian-style plantation house in New Jersey," Pomona Hall began as "a small wood-framed house in 1718, and evolved into a luxurious mansion by 1788 when it was the home of Marmaduke Cooper, one of the area's most prosperous businessmen." Restored to how it would have been following the American Revolution, Pomona Hall offers visitors a chance to step back into the 18th century. more... 

St. Katherine Drexel Mission Center & Shrine 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020, 215-244-9900, This over 100 year old home and the final resting place of Saint Katherine Drexel is a National Shrine, the seventh National Catholic Shrine in Pennsylvania. Saint Katherine Drexel used her $20 million family fortune to educate Native and African Americans. more... 

USS New Jersey Battleship & Museum 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103, Located on The Camden Waterfront, 856-966-1652, "The U.S. Navy’s most decorated battleship," the USS New Jersey Battleship & Museum offers guided and self-guided tours, a 4-D flight simulator, dramatic videos of actual Tomahawk missile launches and the award-winning overnight encampment program. more...

Walt Whitman House (circa 1848) 330 Mickle Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08103, 856-964-5383, Purchased in 1884, Walt Whitman resided at this six-room, Greek-revival style home until his death in 1892. A New Jersey State Historic Site and National Historic Landmark, this was the only home ever owned by Walt Whitman. Whitman's original letters, personal belongings, the bed in which he died, a collection of rare 19th-century photographs, including the earliest known image of Whitman, an 1848 daguerreotype; and the death notice that was nailed to the front door have all been preserved. more... 

Wharton Esherick Museum Horseshoe Trail; P.O. Box 595, Philadelphia, PA 19301, Located in Paoli, 610-644-5822, A non-profit historic mountaintop institution near the southwest boundary of Valley Forge National Historic Park, the Wharton Esherick Museum is open for one-hour guided tours March through December by appointment only. more...

Benjamin Franklin National Memorial 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-448-1200 , Located in the rotunda of The Franklin Institute Science Museum, this colossal marble seated figure of Benjamin Franklin created by James Earle Fraser honors the inventor and statesman who filled a variety of positions in the country's early history. more...

Fort Mifflin on the Delaware 1 Fort Mifflin Road, Philadelphia, PA 19153, Located in South Philadelphia, 215-685-4167, Originally built in 1771 and used by the U.S. Army until 1952, Fort Mifflin is the only Revolutionary War battlefield completely intact. The “site of the largest bombardment the North American continent has ever witnessed,” it was here that the "garrison was ordered by General George Washington to hold off the British Navy so the Continental Army could make its way to their winter encampment at Valley Forge." This battle lasted five weeks. Tours of Fort Mifflin, a National Historic Landmark, include 14 authentically restored buildings which were constructed from 1778 to 1875. more...

Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Library (circa 1927) 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-686-5322, Located between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway, Central Library contains more than seven million items and many special collections. Neighborhood branches can be found at 601 East Indiana Avenue, 6098 Rising Sun Avenue, 7810 Frankford Avenue, 68 West Chelten Avenue, 2851 Island Avenue, 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway, 501 Rhawn Street, 2320 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2228 Cottman Avenue and 3501 Midvale Avenue, just to name a few. more... 

Academy of Natural Sciences, The 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-299-1000, In operation since 1812, this museum of natural history includes such exhibits as Dinosaur Hall, live tropical butterflies, a live animal center, and wildlife dioramas. The Academy of Natural Sciences is one of the top cultural attractions in Philadelphia. more... 

African American Museum 10 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Located in the Historic District, 215-574-0380, Dedicated to collecting and exhibiting historical information concerning African Americans, this museum houses four exquisite galleries with collections of over 400,000 objects on display. more... 

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145, Located in FDR Park in South Philadelphia, 215-389-1776, Dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Swedes and Swedish Americans in the United States from the 1638 establishment of the New Sweden colony to modern Swedish technology, this museum features 12 permanent galleries, a rotating exhibit gallery and a library, all representing an outstanding example of 20th century Swedish interior design. more... 

Arthur Ross Gallery 220 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Located in the Fisher Fine Arts Library, 215-898-2083, Located in a National Historic Landmark Building designed by Frank Furness on the University of Pennsylvania campus, this gallery presents year round art exhibitions which include major public and private collections, traveling exhibitions, and objects from the University of Pennsylvania's collections. The Arthur Ross Gallery is also host to public lectures and tours and offers an array of children's programs. more...

Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia 15 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-685-4830, Near Independence Hall, the Independence Visitor Center and the Liberty Bell, the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia "is the gateway to Philadelphia history." Established as the city's history museum in 1938, the Atwater Kent Museum is situated in the building that first housed the Franklin Institute. It features numerous exhibits and programs each year and with 100,000 objects, one of the most significant collections of Philadelphia material culture. more... 

Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum, The 1910 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08104, 609-280-7659, Being developed near the Delaware River in a historic 1881 church, the Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum is a family-oriented, interactive, cultural and educational facility in the historic district of Waterfront South in Camden. The museum will collect, conserve, exhibit, and interpret artifacts relating to Camden’s maritime heritage. A variety of programs and exhibitions, including recreational boating programs; for all ages will be hosted by the Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum. more...

Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum, The 1805 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-735-8196, "The oldest chartered Civil War institution in the United States," this museum was founded in 1888, by veteran Union Army, Navy and Marine corps officers "to preserve the history of the Civil War and to promote public education through the collection, preservation and display of artifacts and written and photographic documents." Housed in a former private residence built in 1858, the museum’s nine galleries of displays and exhibits "maintain the largest single assemblage of Civil War related material outside government institutions." These include more than 3,000 artifacts, more than 7,000 photographs, hundreds of art works, and close to 400 cubic feet of archival material. The library contains over 7,000 volumes, "one of the foremost collections of material related to the Civil War." more... 

Fabric Workshop and Museum, The 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-568-1111, The only museum in the United States that is devoted to traditional experimental art in fabrics and other materials, this museum features changing exhibitions, which include installations, sculptures, furniture, performance costumes, monoprints, paintings and works on paper, by emerging, nationally, and internationally recognized artists. more... 

Franklin Institute Science Museum, The 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-448-1200, The most visited museum in Pennsylvania, this museum features four floors of electrifying, interactive permanent exhibits, which include an authentic train factory, a giant model walk-through heart, space research station, the Joel N. Bloom Observatory, 25,000 square foot Science Park, a 5,500 square foot sports stadium, and Sir Isaac's Loft. more...

Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124, Located in the Frankford Section, 215-289-6484, Often referred to as “one of the hidden treasures of Philadelphia,” the Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library is found in a circa 1796 Georgian-style brick building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites as the “Ruan House.” The GAR Museum is filled with a "unique and historic collection of Civil War and Grand Army of the Republic artifacts, books, and memorabilia." more...

Independence Seaport Museum 211 South Columbus Boulevard & Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Located at Penn's Landing, 215-413-8655, Learn about the region's maritime heritage at this family-oriented museum that features interactive exhibits, ship models, artifacts, art, and more. more... 

Mummers Museum 1100 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, Located at Washington Avenue, 215-336-3050, Dedicated to the Philadelphia-style celebration of New Years Day, this museum presents extensive and colorful exhibits of memorabilia to demonstrate this local tradition. The Mummers tradition dates back to 400 B.C. and the Roman Festival of Saturnalia where Latin laborers marched in masks throughout the day and exchanged gifts. In Philadelphia, the tradition dates to before the Revolutionary War, with the first "official" parade held on January 1, 1901. more... 

Mütter Museum 19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 215-563-3737, Founded to educate future doctors about anatomy and human medical anomalies in the 1850s, the Mütter Museum holds over 20,000 objects, which include fluid-preserved anatomical and pathological specimens, skeletal and dried specimens, medical instruments, anatomical and pathological models in plaster, wax, papier-mâché and plastic, memorabilia of famous scientists and physicians, and medical illustrations, photographs, prints and portraits. Changing exhibits on a variety of medical and historical topics are featured. more...

National Museum of American Jewish History 55 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Located on Philadelphia's Independence Mall East, 215-923-3811, The only National Museum in America devoted to telling the American Jewish experience, this state-of-the-art museum features the largest collection of Jewish Americana in the United States. Permanent collection items include a tzitzit, 1938 trading card, 1936 ad blotter, silver havdalah spice tower, boxing trunks worn by the Jewish prizefighter "Dangerous" Dana Rosenblatt in 1993, a shohet's knife and sheath, steamer trunk, and a Yiddish translation of Benjamin Franklin's autobiography. more... 

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Located at Broad and Cherry Streets, 215-972-7600, Founded by artists and business leaders in 1805, this museum is the oldest art museum and school in the United States. Internationally noted for its collections of 18th, 19th and 20th century American paintings, sculptures and works on paper, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts presents special exhibitions, an outstanding permanent collection, and work by some of the region's most talented contemporary artists throughout the year. more... 

Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215-763-8100 or 215-684-7500, The third largest art museum in the United States and one of the greatest museums of the world, this museum showcase over 2,000 years of human creativity which include masterpieces of painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and architectural settings from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Family programs, lectures, films, and concerts are featured throughout the year. more...

Please Touch Museum 210 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Located in Philadelphia’s Parkway Museum District, 215-963-0667, Specifically designed for younger children, this museum is dedicated to providing learning opportunities through hands-on, self directed and open ended experiences with interactive exhibits that include Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Barnyard Babies, Sendak, Story Garden, and The SuperMarket. more...

Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Located in Philadelphia's Historic District, 215-922-1700, Promoting Polish history and culture, the Polish American Cultural Center Museum provides educational programs and exhibits that depict the contributions of Poles and Polish Americans to world history and the culture of the United States. more... 

Rosenbach Museum & Library 2008-2010 DeLancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-732-1600, Located in a historic townhouse, this museum and research center contains an extensive collection of rare books, fine art and antiques, manuscripts, and special exhibitions by two brothers, Dr. A.S.W. and Philip Rosenbach, both legendary dealers and collectors. more... 

World of Scouting Museum P.O. Box 2226, Valley Forge, PA, 610-783-5311, Located on the campus of Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Historic Park, the World of Scouting Museum houses an array of historic Boy and Girl Scout memorabilia. more...

Independence National Historical Park 143 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Located in Center City, 215-965-2305 or 215-597-8787, Spanning over 55 acres on 20 city blocks within the historic district of Philadelphia, Independence National Historical Park includes the Independence Living History Center, Second Bank of the United States, New Hall Military Museum, Congress Hall, Old City Hall, the Deshler Morris House, Liberty Bell Center, Washington Square, Christ Church, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, City Tavern, Declaration House, the Dolley Todd House, and the Merchants' Exchange Building. more... 

Awbury Arboretum One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138, Located in East Germantown, 215-849-2855, Dedicated to "connecting the urban community with nature and history," this arboretum features 55 acres of beautiful scenery. The English landscape style grounds were laid out in the 19th century with the advice of the celebrated horticulturist William Saunders. more... 

Camden Children's Garden 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103, Located on The Camden Waterfront, 856-365-TREE, A Camden City Garden Club project, adjacent to the Adventure Aquarium, Tweeter Center, Battleship New Jersey and the Campbell’s Field, the Camden Children's Garden is a four-acre interactive garden that features the Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons Butterfly House, a dinosaur garden, maze, picnic garden, tree house, an amphitheater and Storybook Gardens. The Storybook Gardens include the 3 Little Pigs Garden, Giants Garden from Jack in the Beanstalk, Secret Garden, Frog Prince Grotto, and the Alice in Wonderland's Garden. It also includes three amusement rides, the Commerce Carousel, Arrow River Train Ride, which is surrounded by the Railroad Garden; and the Spring Butterfly Ride. more...

Dr. Ulysses S. Wiggins Waterfront Park Located at Wiggins Park, Camden, NJ 08034, Between the Delaware River and Mickle Boulevard, 856-795-PARK, Adjacent to the Delaware River, the Dr. Ulysses S. Wiggins Waterfront Park contains a riverstage, promenade and the seasonal Wiggins Park Marina.

Fairmount Park 282 North Concourse Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131, 215-683-0200, "Philadelphia's largest playground," this over 9,200-acre park owned by the City of Philadelphia offers 63 regional and neighborhood parks, playing fields, five golf courses, five indoor gyms, three outdoor swimming pools, 114 outdoor tennis courts, 100 miles of bike paths, the Horticulture Center and 75 miles of hiking and jogging trails. more...

Historic Bartram's Garden 54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard, 215-729-5281, Overlooking the Schuylkill River, this National Historic Landmark site features America's oldest living botanical garden and John Bartram's 18th century house, barn, the oldest in Philadelphia; and other farm buildings. The Bartram House is a National Historic Landmark that is furnished and open for tours. more...

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118, 215-247-5777, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this lovely arboretum is situated in a romantic 92-acre Victorian setting and includes colorful flowerscapes, rose gardens, unique fernery, winding paths, a swan pond, and many of Philadelphia's oldest rarest and largest trees. more... 

Philadelphia Zoo, The (circa 1874) 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-243-1100, Nestled in a 42-acre Victorian setting, this zoo was the first zoo in America. It is home to over 1,300 exotic animals, including white lions, polar bears, elephants, reptiles and magnificent birds from around the world, many of which are rare and endangered. A variety of programs for families, schools, and adults are available. more... 

Centipede Tours 1315 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-735-3123, Specializing in tours of Brandywine, Valley Forge and Philadelphia since 1974, this tour company offers candlelight tours through Society Hill, one of the oldest and most elegant neighborhoods in the country, by knowledgeable guides in Colonial costumes. Custom packages are available. more... 

Fairmount Park House Tours 215-684-7582 (Group Tours), Located in William Penn's suburban "Liberty Lands," the 18th and early 19th century historic houses situated along the Schuylkill River within Philadelphia's extensive Fairmount Park include Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill, Mount Pleasant, Lemon Hill, Strawberry Mansion, Woodford, and Sweetbriar. more...

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia 5th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19105, 215-413-1997, Ghost Tour offers a candlelight walking tour of Independence Park and Society Hill. Tours depart from Signers Garden and last 90 minutes. more...

Lights of Liberty Show 215-LIBERTY, 877-GO-2-1776, Beginning at the 6,000 square foot PECO Energy Liberty Center in historic Philadelphia on Independence Mall at the corner of 6th and Chestnut Streets, the Lights of Liberty Show brings to life the story of the American Revolution through Independence National Historical Park with five-story hand-painted projections on historic buildings and 3D sound through headphones. more... 

Philadelphia Trolly Works and 76 Carriage Company 1350 Schuylkill Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146, 215-389-TOUR, 215-923-8516 (Horse Drawn Carriage Info), Enjoy fully narrated tours through historic Philadelphia in a horse drawn carriage or get a glimpse of the city's cultural history as trolleys drive the neighborhoods with this tour company. Services are also available for such special occasions as weddings, parades, and proms. more... 

Spirit of Philadelphia Pier 3 on Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Penn's Landing on the Delaware Riverfront, 866-455-3866, The Spirit of Philadelphia cruise, the city’s most entertaining dinner cruise ship, offers wonderful dinner cruises in the harbor where you can enjoy a bountiful buffet and be treated to numerous fascinating views. more...