Philadelphia is one of the greatest and most popular family destinations offering wide variety of attractions to people of all ages. This city has a vast history, a history filled with brotherly love and romantic notions. Hence it is also a romantic destination capable of sparking some love in your life.

Although this city harbours several attractions, when it comes to children in particular, the following sightseeing's are quite famous.

- Museums - Franklin institute and CoreStates Science Park located in the City Center are worth visiting along with your kids. Besides this you can also check out Academy of Natural Sciences and Free Library of Philadelphia Children's Department that is known for including 100,000 books and computers in a playground like space. The other places worth visiting in the city include Liberty Bell Center, Franklin Court, Penn's landing, National Constitution Center, Independence Hall, Independence Seaport Museum, Aquarium and battleship.

- When it comes to playground, you can visit Rittenhouse Square, a small playground and space to eat and relax or Schuylkill River Park- an imaginative urban playground located on the side of city center or the Fairmount Park. In fact Fairmount Park is the best park that includes giant wooden slide, weird things to climb and an indoor stuffed with plenty of toys to play.

- There is no dearth of entertainment for kids in Philadelphia as you find several children theatres. Popular among them are Arden Theatre, Mum Puppettheatre and The Pennsylvania Ballet.

So kids what are you waiting for? Visit Philadelphia and have loads of fun.

Philadelphia has a record of bringing in new entertainment to the rest of the country. It has broadways shows where new entertainment materials are tested prior to delivery to New York.

Philadelphia initiated rock and roll to millions of American homes and the popular television show, "American Bandstand" instigated from here. Touring companies and new plays are still performing in Philadelphia and is still the city they converse about in the Philly Sound.

The Flyers, 76′ers, the Phillies and the Eagles are all here. Sports fans have variety of options to choose from. The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the classics at the Merriam Theater; the Philadelphia Orchestra presents at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts; and in the academy of music you will find the Opera Company of Philadelphia presenting.

Vacation entertainment in Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Needlepoint LLC, category: Arts and Entertainment.

Citizen Bank Park, Category: Entertainment-Arenas and Stadium.

Trocadero Theater, Category: Entertainment.

Arden Theater Co, Category: Entertainment.

National Constitution Center, Category: Entertainment.

Spring Mountain Ski Area Info, Category: Entertainment-Ski Slopes.

The hospitality industry is blooming in this city. You have numerous accommodation choices. Hotels in Center city Philadelphia has been divided into six types; cheap hotels, moderately priced hotels, luxury hotels, pet friendly hotels, gay friendly hotels and airport hotels.

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One of the America's historic cities, Philadelphia is an ideal place to spend a long weekend with family. There are more than 20 historic places to see.

Where to get the tickets: - Reserving ticket online or over phone is the best way to get tickets for the Independence Hall, but you will have to plan in advance the date and time of your visit.-Free tickets are also available at the independence visitor's center, but you will have to go in person as early as 8.30 am eastern time to get these free tickets.-Up to 10 tickets can be reserved online or over phone.-Group tickets (up to 80) are also available for teachers to take school children-Reservation up to 1 week in advance is suggested.

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Independence Hall

Constitution and declaration of independence was signed here. A nice movie on the revolution and forming of America Republican government is screened in the Independence visitor's center.

Philadelphia Hotels Near Independence Hall

Omni Hotel Independence Park

http://www.omnihotels.com

Morris House

http://www.morrishousehotel.com

Liberty Bell Center

This is conveniently located next to the Independence hall. The excellently designed bell is displayed in a glass pavilion where one can study the crack and read the inscription. The bell was first rung during the first public reading of the declaration of independence.

Philadelphia Hotels Near Liberty Bell Center

Holiday Inn Historic District

http://www.hiphiladelphiahotel.com

Best Western Independence Park

http://www.independenceparkhotel.com

Mutter Museum:

It is located in the center city area of Philadelphia contains a collection of medical oddities. A medical museum of human pathology so dignified that you almost forget that you are looking at skulls, conjoined twins, a colon and so on. It houses about 20,000 objects including rare specimens, instruments, models, illustrations, photographs, drawings, slides, prints, memorabilia.

http://collphyphil.org

Philadelphia Hotels Near Mutter Museum

Sofitel Philadelphia Hotel

http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-2741-sofitel-philadelphia/index.shtml

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

http://www.fourseasons.com/philadelphia