Outdoor Fun
Ahhh, there's nothing like the great outdoors. Get out there and meet some friends at a neighborhood playground, hike along a nature trail, visit some animals, or cool off at water park. Whether you are looking for an all-day adventure or a 30-minute activity, we have you covered (and if we don't have it all, please add here). So search by age, location, and/ or price or browse the hundreds of choices. Don't forget to Join Now to read and write reviews and join in the discussion! And most importantly, get out there and have some fun! (The cost rating is based on admission for one adult and one child.)
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Sesame Place is the nation’s only theme park based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street. Ideal for families with young...read more
As one of the oldest arboreta in the northeastern United States, Tyler Arboretum offers a place for families to connect to nature....read more
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Ride the Ducks is Philadelphia’s sightseeing tour that travels on land and water in one amazing vehicle. Tour historic Philadelphia...read more
| Cost: | $$$$ |
- 601 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
- (877) 887-8225
- http://www.phillyducks.com
See the Food Trust website for the 2010 guide to the 30+ farmers markets in the Philadelphia region.read more
| Cost: | Free |
Beautiful biopond tucked away in the university's school of medicine. Pond features fish, turtles and ducks as well as visits from...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- Near Hamilton Walk & University Ave on University of Pennslyvania's campus, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
The Academy of Natural Sciences has a variety of family programs including Safari Overnight and Tiny Tot Explorers. There is Butterfly...read more
- 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
- (215) 299-1000
- http://www.ansp.org
The Schuykill Center for Environmental Education has hiking trails, a pavilion, exhibits and numerous events. Free but membership encouraged.read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128
- (215) 482-7300
- http://www.schuylkillcenter.org
At Citizen Banks Park you can catch a baseball game at The Bank where there are great seats, food and an amazing crowd. read more
| Cost: | $$$$ |
- One Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
- (215) 463-1000
- http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/ballpark/
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College has a great website that is worth checking for fun seasonal activities that include guided...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, , PA, 19081
- (610) 328-8025
- http://www.scottarboretum.org
West Valey Park at the Woodlynde School is a 9 acres park that includes one 60'baseball fields and a soccer field.read more
| Cost: | Free |
- West Valley Road, Strafford , PA, 19087
- http://www.tredyffrin.org/departments/parks/parks/
Camden Children's Garden is meant for kids and those young at heart to explore the natural world. They have a butterfly house, a dinosaur...read more
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| Cost: | $$$$ |
- 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, 08103
- (856) 365-8733
- http://www.camdenchildrensgarden.org
Linvilla Orchards is a pick your own fruit and vegetables. Stay for festivals where kids can enjoy music, face painting and characters....read more
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| Cost: | Free |
- 137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA, 19063
- (610) 876-7116
- http://www.linvilla.com