Adoptions From the Heart has four regional offices located in Pennsylvania: Greensburg (near Pittsburgh), Allentown, Lancaster, and Wynnewood. Wynnewood is a Philadelphia suburb located less than 10 miles from the heart of downtown. In previous posts we’ve shared our top family activities in each city with an Adoptions From the Heart office and today we are putting the spotlight on Philadelphia.
Philadelphia… The City of Brotherly Love, the birthplace of America, and home to some of the most important historical and cultural icons in the country. Whether you live locally and are looking for something new to see or do, or visiting the city for the first time – Philadelphia has something for everyone.
Our Top Picks For Family Fun in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Zoo
When it first opened its gates in 1874, The Philadelphia Zoo became America’s first. Today, the zoo has more than 1,300 rare and endangered animals, and its attendance is approximately 1.35 million visitors a year! Unique to the Philadelphia Zoo are its amazing attractions like the Lorikeet Encounter where guests feed the birds nectar by hand, and the 6ABC Zoo Balloon –a tethered hot air balloonride. From lions and leopards, giraffes and gorillas, penguins and polar bears, to peacocks that roam free throughout the park, The Philadelphia Zoo has the perfect exhibit for every animal lover.
In season rates (March 1st – Oct 31st):
Adult: $20
Child (age 2-11): $18
Child (under 2): Free
The Philadelphia Zoo is open daily from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. To plan your trip to the zoo, click here.
The Please Touch Museum
Known as the Children’s Museum of Philadelphia, The Please Touch Museum was the first in the nation that catered to families with children under the age of 10. True experts of learning through play, their exhibits, theaters, and art programs are designed to stimulate young minds and have drawn families from all over the world.One of the most popular activities in the City Capers’ exhibit is The Shoprite Supermarket – a full-service grocery store for kids. Children take turns making shopping lists, picking out groceries, visiting the checkout to pretend pay, and bag their “purchases”. Another museum must-see lies in Hamilton Hall where guests find a 40-foot replica of Statue of Liberty’s Arm and Torch, sculpted entirely out of children’s toys, games and found objects. After more than three decades of operation, the Please Touch Museum remains true to its mission of “enriching the lives of children by creating learning opportunities through play.”
General Admission:
Adults and Children: $17
Child (under 1): Free
The Please Touch Museum is open Monday – Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sundays. To plan your trip to the museum, click here.
The Franklin Institute
Founded in honor of America’s first scientist, Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest science centers in the country. Exhibits at the museum are interactive and fun for all ages; science comes to life in their activities that cover space, technology, natural sciences and more. Visit their interactive map to explore expeditions and plan your visit. Guests to the institute can stargaze in the planetarium, test Newton’s Laws of Motion by playing with pulleys, prisms and pendulums, scale an 18-foot-tall neural climb, or explore the insides of a two-story model Giant Heart.
It is recommended guests purchase tickets to any additional exhibits in advance. Prices for entrance to additional exhibits will vary.General Admission to The Franklin Institute includes access to three floors of hands-on and fun science exhibits including core interactive exhibits, Live Science programs, the Joel N. Bloom Observatory, and one show in the Fels Planetarium.
General Admission:
Adult: $19.95
Child (age 3-11): $15.95
The Franklin Institute is open daily from 9:30 am-5:00 p. To plan your trip to the institute, click here.
More Philadelphia Fun
The only thing more well-known than a signature Philadelphia cheese steak are the restaurants you go to eat one. Not only a city symbol and popular tourist attraction, the debate between rival cheese steak eateries: Geno’sSteaksand Pat’s King of Steaks has become a cultural obsession. Located on the corner of 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia – even their bread comes from rival bakeries!
If you’re a family who loves the outdoors, Philadelphia is a fantastic city for outdoor play. Visit Franklin Square, experience world-famous Love Park, run the Rocky Steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, or explore the Philadelphia Magic Gardens – all are all ways to spend time outside.
You don’t have to break the bank to experience Philadelphia’s beauty and history either. Philadelphia also has hundreds of outdoor art installations, mosaics, and murals. Additionally, The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are two historic attractions with free admission.
In Our Backyard
Although Wynnewood is a close suburb to the city of Philadelphia, what about local fun for the family? Although small, Wynnewood has a lot of offer! It is one of many neighborhoods on the historic Pennsylvania Main Line, incredibly walk-able, and full of delicious eateries and shopping. Spend a day at Suburban Square – a luxurious outdoor shopping mall, and enjoy a meal at Sabrina’s Café. Grab food to-go at Whole Foods or Trader Joes and spend the day outside at a park. Free on a weekend during the summer months? First Friday is an arts celebration held on the first Friday of every month where guests experience local art. Art galleries open their doors, and performers line the streets to dance, play instruments, and sing.
Still searching for more ways to experience Philadelphia? Visit http://www.phillyfun4kids.com/ for seasonal attractions, giveaways, a calendar of activities, and more. Now that you know our favorite spots and activities, grab your family and experience it for yourselves! Families are built and maintained through love, and there is no better way to show love than quality time. These places all have a special something for families, and will leave you with a warm feeling that only comes from spending time together.
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Adoptions From the Heart: Wynnewood Office is located at 30 Hampstead Circle, Wynnewood, PA 19096. For more information, visit our Contact Us page online or call (610) 642-7200.
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