Philly Where to stay what to do?

I'm planning a visit to Philly with my 13yo son in late Aug. Info please!
Is 3 days 2 nights enough time?

Do we need a car? We are thinking about taking the train.

Best area/place to stay

Things to do besides the mint, liberty bell, museum.
We may opt for one of the jump on jump off tour buses.

Any info will be appreciated.

Thanks

Re: Philly Where to stay what to do?

Have stayed at many places... All were good.
To do w 13 year old:
Duck tours
Rodin museum
Philly water ices
Cheesesteak showdown (go to the corner where they have the 2 places & see which you like best)
Zoo
Aquarium (if interested)
That indoor market place they have for food

We could have spent a week there!
Have fun!

Eta: no car needed: we would drive down, leave car in long term parking & walk around/take the bus

Message edited 6/5/2016 9:30:48 PM.

Philly Where to stay what to do?

Jefferson museum is also good for that age.

Philly Where to stay what to do?

i grew up right outside philly.
the Franklin Institute is great for that age- its like a science museum.
Reading terminal market is fun to walk around with all different kinds of food booths and stuff to see
Duck tour
Philly zoo would probably be fun, too

not far outside philly is a couple indoor water parks (sahara sams, and i think theres a coco cay there now, too...)