Philadelphia’s historic roots run deep. From celebrated landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, kids aren’t the only ones who’ll learn a thing or two during a family weekend in Philadelphia. I spent a weekend at the Omni Hotel at Independence Park with my kids and I couldn’t have picked a better launching point to explore all of the historic sites.

Keep the kids learning, and enjoy a great weekend in Philadelphia at the Omni Hotel at Independence Park . The location couldn’t be better for exploring Philadelphia’s historic area. A few days isn’t long enough to see it all, but here are my top picks for a family weekend in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia is a natural fit for families with excellent activities from the National Constitution Center to baseball. Last Spring Break, my kids and I took a road trip to Philly—I wrote about our trip and activities in Philadelphia for kids on our blog.

This all-American city did not disappoint. It’s educational and entertaining for all ages. Dana Rebmann, one of Ciao Bambino’s travel writers, is from Philadelphia and wrote an article on her favorite Philadelphia attractions with kids.

I was born and raised less than half an hour outside of Philadelphia. I grew up going to Phillies games, watching “Rocky” movies and eating cheese steaks and soft pretzels. It’s easy to see why I loved Philly as a kid. Now, as an adult, I love taking my kids.

As a parent, if you want to take your kids on a city vacation, it’s easy to forget about Philadelphia. Think about the competition. There’s New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, just to name a few.