Kids can have personal encounters with sand tiger sharks and catch up-close-and-personal views of sea lions, tropical fish and all the marine fauna at the Aquarium.

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Another thing to do for some wholesome friendship fun is to sign up for one of the many food tours for the best of local fare; this one may just be a hit with the whole class because, after all, who doesn’t like food, right?

You could also visit the historic restored gardens.

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For a fun day-trip, considering going over to New Jersey via a ferry ride or a cruise.

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All in all, Philadelphia offers a great combination of city life and outdoor adventure, making it a really great vacation spot for tweens, teens, parents, and everyone in between!