Top 20 Places to Take Kids in and around Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Area's most popular places to take kids in 2026

Every summer, thousands of local parents, grandparents, and caregivers weigh in on their favorite local places to take kids. This page is where we showcase the Philly area's winners for 2026. (Click here for the full list of nominees.)

Of course, there are literally hundreds of wonderful places to take your kids in our area, not just this year's winners! Browse through our site to find lots more, check out our packed daily calendar, sign up for our free weekly e-newsletter, and be sure to visit our Everything That's Free page.

2026 Top 20 Places to Take Kids

Philadelphia

 

Top 20 Ranking

Category Winners

1. Philadelphia Zoo 2. Elmwood Park Zoo 3. Longwood Gardens 4. Adventure Aquarium 5. Sesame Place 6. Please Touch Museum 7. The Franklin Institute 8. Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park 9. Historic Philadelphia 10. American Helicopter Museum and Education Center 11. Smith Memorial Playground 12. The Barnes Foundation 13. Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park 14. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum 15. Arden Theatre Company 16. Battleship New Jersey 17. Crayola Experience - Easton 18. Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 19. National Museum of American Jewish History 20. Nest - Center City

Arts Educator: Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation Sports Educator: Goldfish Swim School - Mount Laurel STEM Educator: The Franklin Institute Farm Attraction: Styer Orchard Indoor Play Center: Philly InMovement Museum: The Franklin Institute Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles Nature Center: Awbury Arboretum

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