Anytime Activities
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA
Founded in 1812, the Academy moved into its present building in 1876. Its exhibits
include dinosaurs, butterflies & other live animals, dioramas & the hands-on
Outside-in.
Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 299-1000 or visit
www.acnatsci.org.
Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia, PA
Enjoy the restored, two-story Colonial home of Betsy Ross, who is credited with making
the first American flag.
Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 686-1252 or visit
www.ushistory.org/betsy.
Camden Waterfront, NJ
The Camden Waterfront is rich with activity for families.
- Take the 12-minute RiverLink Ferry from Penn's Landing in Philadelphia to the Camden Waterfront where you can visit the New Jersey State Aquarium, the Camden Children's Garden and the battleship USS New Jersey.
- The outdoor Camden Children's Garden is a fantasyland for kids; with its Noah's Ark butterfly house, steam-breathing dinosaur garden, underground maze, over-sized storybook garden and working carousel and passenger-bearing model train.
Weekdays - 9:30 am - 4:30pm; Weekends - 10 am - 5 pm.
For more information, phone (856) 365-8733 or visit
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org.
- The nation's most decorated battleship the USS New Jersey offers a glimpse of life on the sea.
For more information, phone (866) 877-6262.
- In the evening, root for minor league baseball's Camden Riversharks at Campbell’s Field. Fireworks follow all Friday night games.
For more information, phone (856) 963-2600.
Civil War Library & Museum, Philadelphia, PA
Home to a collection of uniforms, weapons, art & 12,000 books.
Civil War Library & Museum, 1805 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 735-8196 or visit
www.netreach.net/~cwlm.
Cohanzik Zoo, Bridgeton, NJ
This small, FREE zoo's more than 100 animals are housed in exhibits featuring the fauna of Asia & South America.
Cohanzik Zoo, 181 East Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ.
For more information, phone (856) 455-3230 or visit
www.fieldtrip.com/nj/94553230.htm.
Crayola Factory®, Easton, PA
A world of fun is waiting for you! Join the fun at one of our scheduled Fish Tales Book Workshops! Adults and children (ages 3-64) $9 and seniors (ages 65+) $8.50. Infants (2 and younger) FREE. Hours vary – see website.
Two Rivers Landing, 30 Centre Square Easton, PA.
For more information, phone 1-800-CRAYOLA or visit
www.crayola.com/factory.
Discovery House, East Brunswick, NJ
Central New Jersey 's very own Children's Museum. Hands on learning and fun for children ages 2 and up. Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. $6.50 per person/FREE under 18 months.
52 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, NJ.
For more information, phone (732) 254-3770 or visit
www.wondermuseum.com.
Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia, PA
The Franklin Institute is a square city block of hands-on exhibits, including the renovated Fels Planetarium, Space Command, The Train Factory, a giant walk-through heart and the IMAX Theater.
Franklin Institute, 222 North 20th St., Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 448-1208 or visit
www.fi.edu.
Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry Hill, NJ
Hands-on children's discovery museum celebrates imagination. New Jersey-themed, interactive exhibits include the shore, a diner, a farmstand & the Pinelands.
Garden State Discovery Museum, 16 N. Springdale Rd.
For more information, phone (856) 424-1233 or visit
www.discoverymuseum.com.
Giggleberry Fair, Lahaska, PA
An "Edu-tainment" center for kids ages 2 - 17 that includes the Grand Carousel, Giggleberry Mountain, Discovery Land, The Painted Pony, and a restaurant offering kid-friendly items at Peddler's Village. Families can stroll this charming shopping village.
Route 263 Lahaska, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 794-4000 or email
giggleberryfairinfo@peddlersvillage.com.
Hall of Fame Sports Museum, Bridgeton, NJ
This museum is dedicated to all sports memorabilia, from Willie Mays & Rocky Graziano to the 1980 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies.
Hall of Fame Sports Museum, Babe Ruth Dr. & Burt St., Bridgeton, NJ.
For more information, phone (856) 451-7300 or visit
www.co.cumberland.nj.us/seedo/attractions/bridgeton_sports.
Historic Smithville Village Greene, Smithville, NJ
Visit more than 60 boutiques, specialty shops & restaurants housed in the village's historic buildings. Open Monday through Saturday from 11am- 6pm and Sunday 11am- 5pm.
Historical Smithville, Route 9 & Moss Mill Road Smithville, NJ.
For more information, phone (609) 652-7777 or visit
www.smithvillenj.com.
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson, PA
Various special events are held commemorating Iron Plantation life in the 19th century. Staff in period costume demonstrate a wide variety of skills and trades, kids programs, Junior Ranger programs are a few of the highlighted programs.
2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA.
For more information, phone (610) 582-8773.
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA
What Floats Your Boat? A new permanent exhibit. Climb into a boat and sit on a waterbed. Put weights on a model boat to study center of gravity. Pull different shapes through a 10 foot tank of water to examine how drag affects speed. Climb into a full-size replica of a 22 foot 19th century Delaware River Shad Skiff. Hours: 10am- 5 pm; $9/Adults; $6/Children(ages 3-12); $8/Seniors and students with Ids. FREE/Sundays 10am- 12pm.
211 S. Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 925-5439 or visit
seaport.philly.com.
Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Bethlehem, PA
A member of Historic Bethlehem and one of the finest small decorative arts museums in Pennsylvania. Tuesday-Sunday: noon - 4. $5/adults. $3/6 -12. FREE/Under 6.
Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 North New St., Bethlehem PA.
For more information, phone (610) 691-0603.
Mural Arts Tours, PA
Over 2,000 walls painted all over the city, forming the nation's largest outdoor art gallery. Self-guided and group Mural tours are available.
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, 1729 Mount Vernon Street, Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 685-0750 or visit
www.muralarts.org.
New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ
Museum features exhibits on Native Americans, cultural history, natural science, astronomy & fine arts.
New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., Trenton, NJ.
For more information, phone (609) 394-5310 or visit
www.newjerseystatemuseum.org.
Peace Valley Nature Center, Doylestown, PA
Set on 1,500 acres, the park features 14 miles of trails for hiking, birding & biking, plus a 365-acre lake.
Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 345-7860 or visit
www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org.
Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA
Riverfront park features attractions such as Commodore Dewey's flagship in the Battle of Manila Bay & the USS Becuna, a World War II submarine. The Riverlink Ferry connects to Camden, NJ, waterfront attractions.
Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd. & Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 629-3200 or visit
www.pennslandingcorp.com.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
The museum, created by Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, houses a superb collection of paintings from American masters of the 18th to 20th centuries.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 972-7600 or visit
www.pafa.org/splashFlash.jsp.
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA
This 42-acre site is America's first zoo & features more than 1,900 animals from around the world, a Children's Zoo & the PECO Primate Reserve.
The Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 243-1100 or visit
www.phillyzoo.org.
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia, PA
The first museum in the United States designed for kids ages 7 & under includes nine interactive exhibits including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Barnyard Babies and The SuperMarket!
Please Touch Museum, 210 N. 21st St., Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 963-0667 or visit
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org.
Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA
Based on Sesame Street, attractions include, Vapor Trail, Sky Splash, Pet Pals & Sesame Studio Science.
Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 752-7070 or visit
www.sesameplace.com.
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ
Rides & attractions include Medusa, Looney Tunes Seaport & a Batman Stunt Show.
Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, NJ.
For more information, phone (732) 928-1821 or visit
www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure.
Wheaton Village, Millville, NJ
Features the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, Hot Glass Studio, Crafts Studios, museum stores, train ride & restaurant. Special events, exhibitions & programs offered throughout the year.
Wheaton Village, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ.
For more information, phone 1-800-998-4552 or visit
www.wheatonvillage.org.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Winterthur, DE
The former country home of Henry Francis du Pont now houses his collection of American decorative art & features 175 period rooms in addition to almost 1,000 acres of sculptured landscape.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Route 52, Winterthur, DE.
For more information, phone 1-800-448-3883 or visit
www.winterthur.org.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, Medford, NJ
The refuge offers naturalist tours, wilderness-survival courses, Jersey Devil hunts, canoeing classes & trips.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 6 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ.
For more information, phone (856) 983-3329 or visit
www.cedarrun.org.
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