Although Philadelphia and its surrounding communities offer many tourist attractions, sometimes it helps to break the city down into geographical regions to ensure you maximize your chances of seeing all the historical town has to offer. Northeast Philadelphia contains several attractions and activities that are sure to appeal to everyone in your traveling party.

Parx Casino Parx Casino (parxcasino.com) is situated about 18 miles northeast of downtown Philadelphia, but is still within the city limits. Visitors to the casino will find an assortment of activities and attractions, such as gambling, entertainment and dining. The facility’s gaming options include slot machines and a variety of table games, including poker and roulette. When you’re done gambling, consider indulging in some of the casino’s other amenities, which include a nightclub, horse race betting and live entertainment. When it’s time to eat, the casino has you covered with its various dining options, such as the Clubhouse Restaurant, Sangkee Noodle House and the Parxgrill.

Golf Northeast Philadelphia is home to a pair of golf courses that might appeal to golfers of all levels. The Juniata Golf Course (juniatagolfcourse.com) is located 7 miles northeast of downtown Philadelphia and features an 18-hole, par-66 championship course that plays from 4,805 to 5,275 yards and has a rating of 64.6 to 64.8. You’ll also find a banquet facility and pro shop on the premises. The Philadelphia Quartett Country Club (phillyquartettgolf.com) is a 9-hole, par-3 course about 20 miles northeast of downtown. This facility also includes a swimming pool, bar and banquet hall and is open for small tournaments and corporate events.

Museum The History of Nursing Museum (nursinghistory.org) is 7 miles northeast of downtown Philadelphia. Since its founding in 1974, the museum has gathered diaries, books, uniforms and various artifacts from nurses throughout the country. The museum’s displays and exhibits are designed to teach visitors about the history of nursing from Florence Nightingale to the space age and to engross them in bona fide recreations of nursing eras from the past. Guests will find exhibits that compare modern-day nursing procedures with those from the past and feature an authentic letter from Nightingale to Alice Fischer, founder of the Philadelphia General School of Nursing, circa 1877.

Skating Your kids are sure to enjoy the Rolling Thunder Skating Center (rollingthunderskating.com) which is approximately 12 miles northeast of downtown Philadelphia. Rolling Thunder features an assortment of activities, such as roller skating, video games and rides and hosts birthday and group parties. The facility offers public skating sessions and lessons that are intended to appeal to kids, teens and adults. Group party packages combine several of the rink’s features for a discounted price, including unlimited skating, a bucket of 300 game tokens, unlimited soft drink refills and balloon bouquets. Party packages also feature supplemental items that can be added for an extra charge.

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