DAY 01

PHILADELPHIA ZOO

Start in West Philadelphia for a hometown favorite. Our zoo is one of the world’s best and the nation’s oldest. philadelphiazoo.org

PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM

Poke, prod, pull, twist and just be a kid. That goes for everyone. pleasetouchmuseum.org

LUNCH BREAK

Take a seat or grab-and-go. The museum has plenty of options to satisfy hungry bellies and wandering minds.

FRANKLIN INSTITUTE

Inspired by our beloved statesman, humorist and inventor Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is a family-friendly, hands-on exploration of just about everything. fi.edu

ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES

Shuttle down the parkway for some more brain food. Hands-on, life-size dioramas examine biodiversity and environmental science. ansp.org

DINNER

Great taste isn’t limited to our exhibits. The museum district boasts a kid-friendly lineup of reservation-free pubs, taquerias and steakhouses.

SWEET DREAMS

You’re right in Center City, where hotels come in every shape and size. (Some with pools! Boredom isn’t an option.) centercityphila.org