Looking for a fun weekend getaway?  Head to Philadelphia January 17-19  where you can celebrate Ben Franklin’s 308th birthday with festivities, giveaways and parties to honor America’s favorite Founding Father.

Family friendly highlights for the January 17-19 events include:

• Visit Philadelphia^™ is providing free admission for up to 1,250 visitors to the new Benjamin Franklin Museum all birthday weekend long. At the museum, history buffs can explore Franklin’s life and accomplishments through interactive activities, artifacts, video presentations and more.
  
• A fountain of inspirational quotes, Franklin left a legacy of sayings that are repeated dozens of times each day. But which are people’s favorites? Visit Philadelphia^™ will find out the answer to this question in daily Facebook polls that encourage fans to vote for a quote now through January 17.  Visit Philadelphia’s Facebook page will post two quotes daily and each Facebook follower who votes for their favorite will be entered to win a Franklin-themed getaway prize package, including hotel accommodations, admission to various Franklin-themed attractions, gift certificates for Franklin-inspired meals and more.
• On January 17, visitors can get their photo taken with a life-size statute of Ben in the National Constitution Center‘s Signers’ Hall, sign his birthday card and then enjoy some birthday cake. In honor of Franklin’s 308^th birthday, guests also enjoy $3.08 off general admission tickets.
  
• More than three centuries after his birth, Franklin remains ageless in his many portraits. Ben buffs can join a National Park Service ranger for the Happy Birthday Benjamin Franklin program in the Portrait Gallery at the Second Bank of the United States. It highlights photos of Franklin and his contemporaries and touches on how their contributions continue to impact the world today.
  
• At the Historic Philadelphia Center, revelers can meet Ben in person, listen to stories about the famed American and partake in other family-friendly activities during Ben Franklin’s Birthday Celebration. Free birthday cake at 1:00 p.m. on January 17.
  

Philadelphia is one of my favorite cities on the East Coast.  Visit Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website for more details and to play your getaway.