Family-friendly Philadelphia Bus Trip

A stress-free, family-friendly bus trip to Philly! Join us for a day at the Franklin Institute or explore Philly on your own. A Fun Day in Philadelphia! Hop on for an exciting day out in Philly! This adventure is perfect for an individual, friends, or the whole family to explore the Franklin Institute, or you can explore Philly's tasty eats and attractions on your own. There are so many things to do in Philly! For example, you can attend the Mac n' Cheese Crawl at the Manayunk Fall Fest just 15 minutes away, visit museums or landmarks, or watch dancing waters at the Franklin Square Fountain Show. The bus will depart from Calvary Harvest Fields at 7:00am and return by approximately 9:00pm. Parking at Calvary Harvest Fields is free. The first stop in Philadelphia will be the 30th Street Station, and then the bus will make a second stop at the Franklin Institute. We will leave the the Franklin Institute at 3:45pm and the 30th St. Station at 4:00pm. The bus will stop for dinner at the highly-rated Miller's Smorgasbord in Ronks, PA at approximately 5:30pm and will depart for State College at 7pm. STOP 1: 30th Street Station, Philadelphia "Located in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood, the Gray 30th Street Station is one of the busiest intercity passenger railroad facilities in the United States, and is Pennsylvania’s busiest intermodal station serving Amtrak, SEPTA, and NJ TRANSIT." Within walking distance of the University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University and the University City Science Center. STOP 2: Franklin Institute "The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the country. Explore the wonders of science at The Franklin Institute, from the mysteries of the universe to the intricacies of the human body. Engage with interactive exhibits, witness mind-blowing live science demonstrations and experience awe-inspiring astronomical presentations in the Fels Planetarium." Trip features include: • Round trip transportation to Philadelphia 30th Street Station or The Franklin Institute • Rated PG movies for the kids on the bus • Free morning coffee and tea • Boxed breakfast (available for purchase; see add-ons) • Dinner at Miller's Smorgasbord (not included in ticket price; see menu options) Bring friends or family, pack some snacks, and get ready to make memories together. Don't miss out on this affordable trip! Round trip bus tickets from State College to Philadelphia typically cost $99 - $140 with other transportation companies. Important Information: • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult • Items may be left on the bus during the day, however, we will not be held responsible for lost items • Strollers are welcome in the Franklin Institute, however, large toddler carriers, double-sided strollers, and jogging strollers are not recommended in special exhibition galleries due to space constraints • You may want to pack a light blanket and neck pillow for the bus ride • Please pack lightly as cargo space will be limited