DAY 02

INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM

Start your day on the other edge of the city, adventuring through America’s maritime history. phillyseaport.org

ADVENTURE AQUARIUM & DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT

The RiverLink Ferry sails across the river to the aquarium, now showcasing more than 8,000 marine animals. That’s right. Eight. Thousand. adventureaquarium.com

LUNCH BREAK

Scurry back across the river and find a table in Society Hill. Restaurants, cafes and ice cream(!) trim the cobblestone streets. oldcitydistrict.org

BETSY ROSS HOUSE

There’s quite a bit to learn about our flag— and the woman who sewed it. Soak up the history of the great American symbol. historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY

You’ll want to build a good bit of time into your trip to explore the greatest contributions of Jewish Americans. nmajh.org

MURAL ARTS PHILADELPHIA

Hop on a tour of the nation’s largest public art program, the engine behind a citywide movement and canvas for some of Philadelphia’s most jaw-dropping talent. muralarts.org

EAT UP

Small plates? Fine dining? How about a dinner cruise? Philadelphia has family-friendly mainstays for whatever you’re craving.