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Family Fun
Japanese House and Garden
Pine Breeze Villa. A reproduction of a 16th to 17th century Japanese house befitting a government official or other high ranking member of Japanese society. Located in the Horticultural Center as part of Fairmont Park.
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Franklin Institute Science Museum, is a large museum that emphasizes hands on exhibits. Includes a Science Center and a Planetarium. Widely known as the site of the Benjamin Franklin National Museum.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art boasts as the 3rd largest art museum in the nation. Houses all types of media from all periods. Over 300,000 items of American, European, and more exotic arts.
City Hall
Largest and most elaborate city hall in the country. The tower is over 548 feet tall. A large statue of William Penn sits atop the tower of this Philadelphia landmark.
Philadelphia Zoo
A world-class zoo that makes up a large part of Fairmont Park. Over 1500 animals on 42 acres of land. Houses the first white lions exhibited in America.
Rodin Museum
Largest collection of works and reproductions by Rodin outside of Paris. Includes such famous sculptures as "The Thinker," as well as other media used by the artist.
Betsy Ross House
Residence of the woman who sewed the first American flag. A beautiful two story colonial house that remains as it was at the time of Betsy Ross' residence.
US Mint
World largest mint where much of circulating US coinage is made. Visitors can view the entire process from glass enclosed galleries.
Penn's Landing
A scenic strip of restaurants, attractions, and entertainment. Featuring historic ships from colonial times.
Fairmont Park
Biggest landscaped metropolitan park in the world. Over 8,900 acres of scenic trails, woods, fields, and recreation areas.
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