Now that the holidays are over, there's a bit of a lull in the action. However, if you head west, there are a ton of destinations in Philly that will keep you warm, and the kids occupied.

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Visitors to the Academy have the opportunity to get face-to-face with towering dinosaurs, meet live animals, and explore a tropical garden filled with live butterflies. The children’s discovery center and fossil dig are very popular.

Children six and under go crazy for the Please Touch Museum. Let their imaginations go wild with the Alice in Wonderland Maze, and let them adult at the mini supermarket.

Adventure Aquarium just outside of Philadelphia in Camden has sharks, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians! Best of all it's all indoors. Special attractions are running all winter long, so be sure to check their website above.

Did you know The Franklin Institute has an IMAX theater, escape rooms, a planetarium, and even flight simulators? And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

In Fishtown, check out Keystone Mini Golf for an indoor take on the classic outdoor game. Also, teach the little ones what a real video game looks like, with classic games like Pac Man and Burger Time! Kids under 4 play for free.

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