You toured the Liberty Bell Center, soaked up some U.S. history, and snapped a selfie next to the Bell's famous crack — so what now? You and your brood could spend the rest of the day by the hotel pool, but we have a better suggestion: Extend your outing with a visit to these five kid-friendly spots near the Liberty Bell.

1) Franklin Square
Duffers of all ages can putt their way through an 18-hole mini golf course at this family-friendly park, which breathes new life into one of the city's five original public squares planned by William Penn.

Tee off next to scaled-down replicas of Philly landmarks, including the "Rocky" steps, LOVE statue and Elfreth’s Alley, then take a twirl on the full-sized Parx Liberty Carousel, which features champion racehorses native to the City of Brotherly Love. (Tickets to both attractions can be purchased via the Franklin Square website.)

Conclude your visit with a lap around the park's playground and mid-19th-century fountain, but don't depart without a burger and a shake from the on-site burger stand, SquareBurger.

200 Sixth St, Philadelphia, PA 19102; (215) 629-4026; Distance from Liberty Bell: 0.4 miles

2) The Franklin Fountain
There's more than a few reasons why The Franklin Fountain, an Old City fixture since 2004, is one of Philadelphia's very best spots for ice cream: Not only does this ice cream parlor and soda fountain dole out made-from-scratch ice creams and old-fashioned sodas, it does so within a setting that's equally as nostalgic. Bow-tied soda jerks mix up egg creams and milkshakes behind an antique marble bar, while an early-20th-century oak cabinet hosts The Franklin Fountain's array of bottled sodas and throwback candies.

Note that this dessert cafe only accepts cash at its antique bronze registers.

116 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106; (215) 627-1899; Distance from Liberty Bell: 0.5 miles

3 Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches
If your visit to the Liberty Bell occurs between May and September, keep this tip in your back pocket: Scattered throughout Philly's Historic District are 10 wooden storytelling benches manned by uniformed storytellers. Take a seat, and they'll relay lesser-known tales of Philadelphia's storied past. Consider it a five-minute (and free!) way to keep the kids occupied between sightseeing stops.

Various bench locations, all within the immediate vicinity of the Liberty Bell

4) Liberty 360 3D Show at the PECO Theater
Philly history meets modern technology during the 15-minute Liberty 360 3D Show, which takes place within the Historic Philadelphia Center's state-of-the-art, 360-degree PECO Theater. Presented in 3D and hosted by Benjamin Franklin, the film presents the American journey to freedom upon a screen that's 8 feet tall and 50 feet in diameter. Tickets can be purchased online.

600 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA; (215) 629-4026; Distance from Liberty Bell: 0.1 miles

5) Betsy Ross House
As if you need another reason to put the Betsy Ross House on your sightseeing itinerary, get this: Created specifically for children between 4 and 8 years old, self-guided audio tours challenge budding historians to solve 13 “history mysteries," all while exploring the inner workings of Betsy Ross's 18th-century upholstery shop. They can even meet the famed seamstress herself and watch as she takes a needle and thread to the nation's first flag. (Purchase tickets to the Betsy Ross House online.)

239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106; (215) 686-1252; Distance from Liberty Bell: 0.4 miles