Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
4231 Avenue of the Republic
(formerly North Concourse Drive)
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-3181
Website: www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

Distance: approximately 45 miles
Driving Time: approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes
Hours of Operation: General hours: Monday through Saturday 9 am–5pm, Sunday 11 am – 5pm, Closed New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Admission Prices: Children under the age of one: FREE, Children & Adults: $15 per person. Members are Free. Please call (215) 581-3168 or (215) 581-3170 for reservations and discount group rates.
Parking: On-site parking is available in Please Touch Museum’s parking lot directly next to the Museum. Parking is $5.00 per car and free for museum members.
Highlights: The name says it all! A place where children are encouraged to touch, learn and play – what a great place! There are nine exhibits ranging from City Capers, where kids get a realistic peek onto an urban streetscape and discover the people, businesses and neighborhoods that make city life so dynamic, to interactive water play in the River Adventures exhibit. There are also theater performances and programs as well as a kid’s store. Please check their calendar of events to see what activity is scheduled the day you plan to visit.
Age range: All

Village Square Center
217 Clarksville Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550
(609) 799-7776
Website: www.tlgwestwindsornj.com
Age range: Infants to 12 years old

55 Route 31 South
Building C
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-730-9394
Website: www.motiongymnastics.com
Age range: 18 months and older

The Marketplace
3885 Route 27
Princeton, NJ 08540
(732) 422-3600
Website: www.my-gym.com
Age range: 3 months – 13 years old

Humane Way at Lacey Road
PO Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693-1900
Website: www.associatedhumanesocieties.org

Distance: approximately 47 miles
Driving Time: approximately 1 hour 22 minutes
Hours of Operation: 11:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week. Open Holidays from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Admission Prices: Adult $5.00, Seniors and Children under 12 $4.00, Children under 3 are Free! Free with Wildlife Club, Share-A-Pet or Zoological Society membership card.
Parking: Free at their facility.
Highlights: Popcorn Park Zoo was established for the sole purpose of providing a refuge for wildlife that were sick, elderly, abandoned , abused, or injured, and which could no longer survive in its natural habitat. As time went on, they expanded to include exotic and domestic animals. Over 200 of these animals and birds now live in spacious surroundings in the heart of the scenic Pine Barrens in southern New Jersey. You may be greeted at the gate by a gaggle of geese, but soon you will see a marvelous array of animals including African lions, tigers, mountain lions, a camel, emus, wallabies and more. In addition, you can visit monkeys in the monkey house, see native wildlife, farm animals, reptiles, tortoises and more. There are refreshments available and a picnic area for you to enjoy.
Age range: All

450 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11225
(718) 399-7339
Wesbite: www.prospectparkzoo.com

Distance: approximately 56 miles
Driving Time: approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes
Hours of Operation: April –Oct: Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm;Weekends 10:00am-5:30pm. November-March: Daily 10:00am-4:30pm.
Admission Prices: Adults $6.00, Children (3-12) $2.00, Seniors (65+) $2.25, Children under 3 are FREE.
Parking: FREE parking is available on Flatbush Avenue.
Highlights: Visiting some friends and family in Brooklyn? Head over to beautiful Prospect Park where you will find almost 400 animals of more than 80 species. There are both indoor and outdoor areas were children can explore common and exotic animals in exhibits that are similar to their natural habitats. On the outdoor Discovery Trail you can find Kangaroo-Like Wallabies and Red Pandas. Inside exhibits feature Baboons, Snakes and many interesting birds. There is also a Petting Zoo area where children can learn about common domesticated animals and their habits.
Age range: All

53-51 111th St.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Queens, NY 11368
(718) 271-1500
Website: www.queenszoo.com

Distance: approximately 62 miles
Driving Time: approximately 1 ½ hours
Hours of Operation: April –Oct: Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm; Weekends 10:00am-5:30pm. November-March: Daily 10:00am-4:30pm.
Admission Prices: Adults $6.00, Children (3-12) $2.00, Seniors (65+) $2.25, Children under 3 are FREE.
Parking: There is a FREE parking lot located at 111th and 53rd Avenue.
Highlights: Another stop on the Wildlife Conservation Society tour is the Queens Zoo. Situated on approximately 5 acres, you can find more than 400 animals of over 70 species. The zoo has the feel of a national park and its perimeter is a pathway which walks you through various wild habitats found in both North and South America. Here you will find California sea lions, American bald eagles and bison, endangered spectacled bears, and mountain lions.
Age range: All

Nested in a Belle Mead residential neighborhood, this playground is a popular destination for play dates. It has nice play equipments and an open field for children to run around. Only problem is that there are no tall trees to offer shade in the summer.

Address: Devon Drive off Rt 206, Belle Mead
Restroom: No
Playground Surface: Mulch
Parking Lot: Yes

217 Clarksville Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550
(609) 799-0088
Website: www.wwtaekwondo.com
Age range: 4 years and older

One Lake Drive
Lake Harmony PA 18624
(570) 722-9111
Website: www.splitrockresort.com

Distance: approximately 105 miles
Driving Time: approximately 2 hours 10 minutes
Hours of Operation: Check website for hours of operation for various amenities at the resort.
Admission Prices: H20ooohh Indoor Family Waterpark is open to non-guests of the resort. Fees are Adult $39.95 (Twilight pass $31.95), Under 42″ tall $34.95 (Twilight pass $26.95), Children 2 and under are free.
Parking: There is FREE parking at the resort.
Highlights: Amenities at this resort include a lake, golf course, miniature golf, near by skiing at Jack Frost Ski Area, bowling alley, movie theater, indoor pool, outdoor pool, tennis courts, playground and of course an indoor water park. The H20ooohh Indoor Family Waterpark features attractions for all ages, including the Komodo Dragon-Pennsylvania’s 1st Indoor Flow Rider. Daredevils will want to try the Viper, Piranha and Amazon Blast Slides, which drop 4 stories. Those looking for refreshing relaxation will enjoy the Lava Springs hot tubs. The little ones will have a great time at the Jungle Falls & Leapin’ Lizards play areas.
Age range: All

6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40 / 322)
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 641-7847
Website: www.storybookland.com

Distance: approximately 91 miles
Driving Time: approximately 1 hour 35 minutes
Hours of Operation: Hours vary according to season. Please check website for specific operating hours.
Admission Prices: $19.95 plus tax for each child or adult includes all storybook attractions and unlimited rides. No charge for children under 12 months of age. Season passes are available.
Parking: Parking is free for all vehicles. Convenient parking for buses is located on adjacent lots.
Highlights: Your pay-one-price admission to Storybook Land includes unlimited rides, along with access to all of storybook attractions! At Storybook Land, the emphasis is on fun for the entire family … with special attention given to its youngest members. Enjoy rides including the J&J Railroad, Turtle Twirl, Bubbles the Coaster, Jumping Jumbos and many more.
Age range: All

P.O. Box 9
Windsor, NJ 08561
(609) 426-1893
Website: www.rsasoccer.com
Age range: Pre-Kindergarten and older

Princeton University Campus
Princeton, NJ 08544
(609) 258-5155
Website: www.theatreintime.org

Distance: approximately .1 mile
Driving Time: approximately 1 minute
Hours of Operation: Please see website for their scheduled offerings and the corresponding performance times.
Admission Prices: Depends on the performance.
Parking: Metered street parking available on nearby Nassau Street.
Highlights: Theatre Intime, a Princeton University student theater group, performs at the Hamilton Murray Theater located on campus in Murray Dodge Hall. They have provided the finest quality entertainment for the student body and the surrounding community for more than eigthty-five years. The theatre performs children’s shows during the summer months.
Age range: All

153 Tomahawk Trail
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 398-7777
Website: www.tomahawklake.com

Distance: approximately 62 miles
Driving Time: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Hours of Operation: May – Labor Day
Admission Prices: Weekdays: 8 and under $9.00, 9 and older $10.00; Weekends: 8 and under $10.00, 9 and older $11.00; Season Passes are available.
Parking: Included in price of admission.
Highlights: Enjoy a fun filled day at Lake Tomahawk with the whole family.  Little ones (4 feet and under only) can play in Papoose Land, a water park filled with rafts, floating turtles, crocodiles, a mushroom shower and a mini water slide.  Older visitors can enjoy three waterslides, bumper boats, paddle boats, 18 hole miniature golf, an arcade and much more.  You can bring your own picnic or purchase refreshments at the park’s food stands, including the Snack Bar, Outdoor Beer Garden and Ice Cream Heaven.
Age range: All