Activities with a High Energy 5 year old in July-August

Hi all-

We will be coming from Alaska to visit my elderly in-laws in Abington from July 24-August 6. I have avery high energy 5 year old and a 6 month old baby. We are planning to go to Long BEach Island for a few days. However, I am wondering about other activities and events that might be happening or just other cool places that might be of interest to my little boy. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

P.S. I am wondering about the Philadelphia Mint and if it would be an appropriate destination.

Activities with a High Energy 5 year old in July-August

There are a few places that come to mind:

The Franklin Institute http://www2.fi.edu/ , while a museum, is loved by little kids.

The Please Touch Museum www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/ , the name pretty much says it all

The Philadelphia Zoo www2.philadelphiazoo.org/ , is a great zoo.

New Jersey State Aqarium (Adventure Aquarium) http://www.njaquarium.org/index.html in Camden, right across the Delaware River.

The Mint is a tough place to visit. You can%26#39;t bring anything inside (cameras, cell phones, etc.), and there is no place to check them. Consequently, one person from each party inevitably has to wait outside with the stuff.

Activities with a High Energy 5 year old in July-August

I%26#39;ll add to Owlynn%26#39;s list the Academy of Natural Sciences, a natural history museum on the Ben Franklin Parkway. I used to love to bring my kids there when they were little. At age 5 your child might be a little young to appreciate the Franklin institute, but will enjoy the dinosaur skeletens, dioramas and hands on nature room at the Academy.

http://www.ansp.org/

You may also want to check through this link of family friendly activities in the area for additional ideas.

gophila.com/C/…306.html

Independence National Historical Park is great for an active child. Much of it is open space and during tourist season the park and the surrounding areas come alive with actors dressed in Colonial garb. They perform skits (some interactive with the children), talk about their trades, and will remain in character as you ask them questions about their lives and ';current events.';

Lynn

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