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Take Your Children on an Adventure This Columbus Day
Today is Columbus Day, and many students are off from school. Take your children on an adventure and make some memories at these local places that are ... open.
Monday is Columbus Day and the kiddos are off from school. What adventures are in store for your family during the day off?
EDUCATIONAL
Please Touch Museum www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia | 215-581-3181
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Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: $16, Children and adults
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Adventure Aquarium www.adventureaquarium.com/
1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ | 856-365-3300
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week
Price: Adults $25, Children 12 and under $19, Children under 2 free
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State Capitol Guided Tours http://www.pacapitol.com/tours.html
501 North Third St., Harrisburg | 1-800-868-7672
Hours: Weekend and holiday tours offered at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Price: Free
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Insectarium www.myinsectarium.com/
8046 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia | insectarium@aol.com | 215-335-9500
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: $9, Children under 2 are free
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National Liberty Museum http://www.libertymuseum.org/
321 Chestnut St., Philadelphia | 215-925-2800
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday noon until 6 p.m.
Price: Adults $7, Seniors $6, Students $5, Children ages 5 to 17 with an adult $2, Children under 5 are free
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National Constitution Center http://constitutioncenter.org
525 Arch St., Philadelphia | 215-409-6600
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon until 5 p.m.
Price: Adults $14.50, Seniors, Students with ID and Youth ages 13 to 18 $13, Children ages 4 to 12 $8. Children 3 and under and active military free.
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Crayola Experience www.crayolaexperience.com/
30 Centre Square, Easton | 610-515-8000
Hours: Hours vary. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Columbus Day
Price: Adults and children $17, Seniors $15, Children under 2 free
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Turkey Hill Experience turkeyhillexperience.com
301 Linden St., Columbia | 888-986-8784
Hours: Hours vary. Open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Columbus Day
Price: Adults $10, Juniors (ages 5 to 17) $7.95, Seniors $9, Children 4 and younger free.
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Philadelphia Zoo www.philadelphiazoo.org/
3400 West Girard Ave., Philadelphia| 215-243-1100
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days
Price: $20 for adults, $18 for children ages 2 to 11, children under 2 free
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Elmwood Park Zoo www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/
1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown| 610-277-3825
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 days
Price: Adults $14, Children 3 to 12 and Seniors $10, Students with ID, $12, Children ages 2 and younger free
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JUST FOR FUN
Merrymead Farm http://www.merrymead.com
2222 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale | 610-584-4410
Hours: Columbus Day Cornstalk Tunnel and Hayrides 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: Varies by activity
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St. Peter's Glenside Pumpkin Patch http://stpetersglenside.org/pumpkin-patch-and-kids-fall-fest/
654 North Easton Road, Glenside | 215-887-1765
Hours: Monday to Friday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday noon until 7 p.m.
Price: Varies by pumpkin size
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Linvilla Orchards http://www.linvilla.com
598 Linvill Road, Media| info@linvilla.com | 610-876-7116
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: Prices vary by activity
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Palace Roller Skating http://www.palacerollerskatingcenter.com/ColumbusDaySkate.html
11586 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia | 215-698-8001
Hours: Columbus Day Skate Hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: $5, includes skate rental
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Glowgolf http://www.opryglowgolf.com/lo_prussia.htm
690 West DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia | 610-337-0685
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: Adults $9, Children 5-12 $7, Children 4 and under $4, Seniors $4
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Romp n' Roll http://rompnroll.com/willowgrove/
2856 West Moreland Road, Willow Grove | willowgrove@rompnroll.com | 215-261-7722
Open Gym Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday 1:30 p.n. to 3 p.m., Friday 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Price: $10 per child
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Thunderbird Lanes http://www.phillybowl.com
1130 York Road, Willow Grove | 215-659-1715
Hours: Sunday through Thursday 9 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Price: Varies by day and time
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Arnold's Family Fun Center http://arnoldsffc.com
2200 West Drive, Oaks | 610-666-0600
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. until midnight
Price: Prices vary by activity
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BounceU http://www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/pennsylvania/oaks/
100 Station Ave., Suite 2420, Oaks | oaks.pa@bounceu.com | 610-650-4500
All Ages Open Bounce Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. until noon, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Price: $10 per child
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Jungle Wonder http://www.junglewonder.com
238 West Ridge Pike, Limerick | 610-489-8919
Hours: Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: Prices vary by activity
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Monkey Joe's http://www.monkeyjoes.com/locations/pottstown
84 Glocker Way, Pottstown | 610-284-5637
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week
Price: Children over 2 years, $10 per child, children 2 years and under, $6
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Facenda Whitaker Lanes http://www.facendawhitaker.com
2912 Swede Road, East Norriton | 610-272-6547
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Price: Varies by day and time
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