Things to do in Lancaster

Crayola Experience Chandler in Easton, Pennsylvania is a great place for kids to get creative in a waxy way! Now, it's bigger, brighter and bolder than ever, with a host of new attractions. The colorful adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity, and experience color in a whole new way.

Six Flags Great Adventure is your ticket to adrenaline and family fun in New Jersey. There's live shows, delicious dining spots, and rides the whole family can enjoy. If you're looking for something extreme, then you'll find it here. The park is home to extreme coasters inspired by DC characters – they'll leave your knuckles white and your lungs empty from screaming.

Get ready to experience the impossible at Museum of Illusions Philly! With over 50 optical illusions, holograms, hands-on exhibits, and immersive rooms, guests of all ages will enjoy some eye-fooling fun while also learning about vision and perception. Your eyes will be in a constant battle with your brain as you make your way through this one-of-a-kind experience. And don't forget your camera! You'll want to capture those wild moments as you appear to defy gravity and walk on walls! Located in the heart of Old City, Museum of Illusions is just steps away from iconic institutions like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, making it the perfect destination to round out your day in the City of Brotherly Love. A mind-bending adventure awaits at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia!

The Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial regularly ranks as one of the best museums in NJ, one of the best things to do in Philadelphia, and serves as an entertaining attraction in New Jersey for families. Not only do you see exhibits of artifacts from the largest battleship’s past, but you are put into the exhibit as you go through the tour route. Sit in the chair from which Admiral Halsey commanded the biggest battleship and the 5th Fleet. Stretch out on the bunks where the sailors slept. Climb into the 16” gun turret and learn how the projectiles were loaded. The New Jersey is one of the most interactive U.S. battleship museums.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia is a large indoor activity center, located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. It houses 10 LEGO®-themed play areas, including a laser maze and a 4D cinema experience.

The Museum of American Revolution is a museum in Philadelphia which explores the story of American independence. The museum was opened in 2017 on the anniversary of the first battle of the war, which took place in 1775.

Hop around the city of Philly on a handy bus tour

Make a splash at the biggest water park in New Jersey

America On Wheels Museum is an automotive museum in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, with a collection of over 75 unique classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles displayed across a spacious gallery floor. The diverse array of iconic vehicles from 19th and 20th-century American life gives the museum experience a nostalgic charm, while artifacts and themed exhibitions throughout the museum keep you busy with facts and other cool things to check out. The lineup of vintage vehicles changes every six months, so no two visits to the museum are ever the same. There are also displays and interactive activities for children, including a model kid’s garage and gas station that allow for lots of hands-on fun. The museum also hosts a variety of special events and pop-up exhibits throughout the year, so keep an eye out for unique upcoming things to catch during your visit.

A Sesame Street theme park? Yes, please! Hang out with Big Bird, Elmo, and the gang from the much-loved TV show. This family-friendly theme park features rides, themed lands and meet-and-greets with your favorite characters. It's a surefire kid-pleaser!

Penn Museum is an archaeology and anthropology museum that is part of the University of Pennsylvania. It is located on Penn's campus in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Experience the sensation of flying in our state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnels. Safe for all ages, experience levels and abilities, indoor sky diving at iFLY is a family-friendly activity perfect for kid’s birthday parties, corporate events, team building, and more.

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Cruise Philly's iconic rivers and skyline on a boat

Explore a large indoor market offering a variety of food in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Sightseeing Tour's kiosk is located at the Independence Visitor Center, at 6th & Market Street, around the corner from the Liberty Bell. It is where you can pick up your hop-on, hop-off bus ticket that is part of the Sightseeing Flex Pass.

The National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is an independent learning and exhibit center that focuses on the stories and people who have helped to advance liberty and freedom in society. Taking a deeper look behind the flags and symbols associated with ideas of liberty, the museum offers a thorough and inspiring experience that'll give you a deeper appreciation for the selfless sacrifice of history's freedom-fighters and the legal structures and liberties they fought for that ensure a free society.

In the city where freedom rings, it is free to rock at Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia. Just blocks away from the birthplace of America, Independence Hall, and located in the historic Reading terminal train station, this popular downtown nightspot is one of our favorites. Take in the sights of Philadelphia and then celebrate independence and our great nation at our Cafe. It is impossible to not feel like a star while dining with us in Philadelphia. Take a se at in our plush booths and savor the food or lounge on the Victorian style couches or high back chairs in the bar area while sipping on some handcrafted cocktails. Memorabilia of music greats like Jim Morrison, Elton John, The Beatles, and Joan Jett will surround our guests no matter where in the Cafe.