Philadelphia Family Fun Getaways

Philadelphia Family Fun Getaways

From pulse-pounding rides with a chocolate twist at Hersheypark to your favorite characters at Sesame Place to exciting encounters with sea creatures at Adventure Aquarium the Philadelphia area is the ultimate family getaway destination. Jump into fun at these family-friendly attractions . . .

Sesame Place. See all of your favorite Sesame Street characters - like Big Bird Bert and Ernie - come to life at Sesame Place in in Langhorne PA. Experience the thrills of exciting rides parades and live shows such as Elmo’s World Rock Around the Block Parade and more than a dozen water rides. Visit www.sesameplace.com.

Adventure Aquarium. Situated on New Jersey’s Camden Waterfront Adventure Aquarium is an unforgettable aquatic experience with 200000 square feet of sea life and wildlife. Interact with sea creatures such as sea turtles sharks and seals. The West African River Experience boasts more than 20 species of African birds in a free-flight aviary along with hippopotamuses crocodile and porcupines. Walk through the Shark Realm where you can watch sharks stingrays and sawfish in a 550000 gallon tank with dramatic views. Inside the 4D Theater you can experience the fun of “Blue Magic 3D" and "Spongebob Squarepants - 4D Ride". Visit www.adventureaquarium.com

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. Splash into fun at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown. This fun family adventure park features the largest collection of water attractions in the country thrilling rides and slides pint-sized rides for kids 40 restaurants with fabulous food live entertainment - including a 13-piece band singers and performers - arcades and midway games talented artists and crafters and souvenir shops. Check out Wildwater Kingdom's newest attraction Aqua Racer - a 300-foot long six-lane mat racer. Visit www.dorneypark.com.

Choose From Hotels Below:

Residence Inn by Marriott – Langhorne The beautiful 100-suite Residence Inn - Langhorne is the Oxford Valley's newest top-of-the-line extended-stay hotel. At Residence Inn you will feel like you're right at home with all the amenities designed for your comfort and convenience. Whether traveling for business or leisure you will find Residence Inn to be the best choice in extended-stay accommodations. [More...]

Courtyard by Marriott – Langhorne Located in the heart of Bucks County, between Philadelphia, Trenton, NJ, and Princeton, NJ, the Courtyard by Marriott - Langhorne offers 118 beautifully decorated guest rooms, complimentary passes to adjacent LA Fitness and free shuttle service to Sesame Place. All guest rooms are equipped with two oversized well-lit work desks, free high-speed Internet and refrigerators. Nearby attractions include Sesame Place Theme Park, Historic Washington Crossing, Peddler's Village and Pennsbury Manor. Relax and enjoy a cocktail in our on-site lounge or enjoy a swim in our heated indoor pool and whirlpool. The Courtyard Cafe' offers a breakfast buffet at reasonable prices and earn points through Marriott Rewards program. [More...]

Holiday Inn Express – Langhorne Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Langhorne - Oxford Valley. We are located less than one mile from Sesame Place and are easily accessible from either I-95 or U.S. Highway 1.  New Hope, Peddler's Village, Franklin Mills Mall, and Historic Philadelphia are all just a short drive away. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel offers a variety of amenities including High Speed Internet Service in all rooms, free local phone calls, free USA Today newspaper, outdoor pool, convenience center, and fitness room. Our freshly renovated rooms are equipped with coffeemakers, hair dryers, two phones, voice mail, and 25-inch TVs. All rooms also offer a microwave and refrigerator. Our Queen rooms feature a sofa bed. [More...]

Fairfield Inn & Suites – Bethlehem The Fairfield Inn and Suites in Bethlehem, PA is conveniently located off Rt. 22 & Rt. 78 and 1/4 mi. from the LVI Airport and industrial parks. Nearby five Pennsylvania Universities and centrally located to action packed Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Crayola Factory, Historic Bethlehem, ski areas and many shops and restaurants. Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast or lounge by our outdoor pool and spa. Offering complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport 7am-10pm with 24 hours notice. [More...]