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VGXPO is your gateway to Philadelphia and area attractions. Philadelphia is packed with theaters, concert halls, jazz clubs, restaurants, shopping malls, museums, night life and amazing attractions. There are countless ways to experience our excitement, v itality and cultural diversity. A great time is yours to enjoy.

Adventure Aquarium
Minutes from downtown Philly, the Adventure Aquarium sites on New Jersey Waterfront in Camden County. This state-of-the-art Aquarium features the West African River Experience, a 40-foot walk-through shark tunnel, Jules Verne Gallery, 4D Theater and the opportunity to go one-on-one with animals through Aquarium Adventures programs.

Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial
The Battleship USS New Jersey is the Navy’s most decorated warship, with 19 campaign and battle stars for service in World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars and the Middle East. The battleship, moored at Wiggins Park in Camden, offers guided tours through simulated operations areas spanning five deck levels.

Betsy Ross House
This historic house commemorates the life and accomplishments of Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia patriot believed to have made our first American flag. An excellent example of Colonial “middling”-class architecture, the Betsy Ross House brings to life the working and living conditions of an 18th-century artisan.

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
America’s most historic prison, Eastern State was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world. It stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. The vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America’s most notorious criminals, including bank robber "Slick Willie" Sutton and gangster Al Capone.

Historic Philadelphia, Inc. / Once Upon a Nation
Step back in time with an interactive tour. Independence Hall After Hours will get you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Independence Hall at night. Enjoy a sip of history on the Tippler’s Tour, journey to Washington’s headquarters on the Road to Valley Forge: Secrets & Spies, or for those 10 & under join The Colonial Kids’ Quest.

Independence Hall
Independence Hall was the birthplace of our nation. This historic site was originally built as the Pennsylvania State House, and it is where the Declaration of Independence was first adopted and where the U.S. Constitution was written.

The Franklin Institute Science Museum
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a leading museum in science and innovation. Interactive exhibits include Space Command, Sir Isaac's Loft: Where Art & Physics Collide, The Franklin Air Show, and the famous Giant Heart.

Philadelphia Museum of Art (home of the ROCKY steps)
Founded in 1876, the Philadelphia Museum of Art showcases more than 2,000 years of human creativity, collections and special exhibitions, and masterpieces of painting, sculpture, decorative arts and architectural settings from Europe, Asia and the Americas. The striking neoclassical building provides an oasis of beauty and a wealth of activities for visitors of all ages.

JUST OUTSIDE OF PHILDELPHIA

King of Prussia Mall
King of Prussia Mall (KoP) is the nations' second largest retail complex and is two HUGE malls in one. KoP features eight national department stores, 361 specialty stores and dozens of eateries. With the the holidays soon after VGXPO, you'll find just about anything you would want.

Lancaster and Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Located about a little more then an hour from Philadelphia, Lancaster features all of the best of Amish lifestyle. Be sure to see horse-drawn buggys and try out original Amish food.

Valley Forge National Park
This National Park is one of the Philadelphia region's treasures and is free to visit all year round. The park features Washington’s Headquarters, soldiers’ 'Lincoln Log' huts and an Artillery Park .