Things to do in Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia, PA Attractions
- Citizens Bank Park
- Wachovia Center
- Tweeter Center at the Waterfront
- Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
- Downtown Historic District
- The Franklin Institute
- Independence National Park
- Liberty Bell
- Independence Hall
- Valley Forge
- Longwood Gardens
- Atlantic City [Top]
Wachovia Complex – Wachovia Center and Spectrum. Home to the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team and the 76ers basketball team, the 20,000 seat Wachovia Center was opened in 1996 and also offers a wide range of concerts and entertainment from popular entertainers like Ray Charles, Rod Stewart, Justin Timberlake, Blue Man Group, and Dancing with the Stars. The Wachovia Spectrum also host concerts and entertainment that ranges from motocross exhibitions to WWF wrestling. www.wachoviacenter.com
Philadelphia Parks. With over 50 parks within downtown and the surrounding area, Philadelphia offers a wide variety of parks to choose from. Whether you’re looking for historic landmarks, or just a great picnic spot, Philadelphia has something for every park visitor. The Philadelphia Parks Alliance offers a variety of walking tours at parks throughout the city. Visit www.philaparks.org for more information about parks and tours. [Top]
Philadelphia Parks. With over 50 parks within downtown and the surrounding area, Philadelphia offers a wide variety of parks to choose from. Whether you’re looking for historic landmarks, or just a great picnic spot, Philadelphia has something for every park visitor. The Philadelphia Parks Alliance offers a variety of walking tours at parks throughout the city. Visit www.philaparks.org for more information about parks and tours. [Top]
Pennsylvania Convention Center. Located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, this state-of-the-art convention facility combines modern features with magnificent historical architecture. Originally constructed in 1893 as a head house and train shed for the Reading Railroad, the center was updated in 1993 and includes meeting rooms, convention facilities, an art gallery, rail stations, shopping, and more. www.paconvention.com
Tweeter Center at the Waterfront. The Tweeter Center is a 25,000 seat outdoor facility that features live concerts from world-class entertainers, giant video screens, computerized sound technology, and spectacular views of the Philadelphia skyline. In the fall and winter, the Tweeter Center converts to a fully enclosed theatre offering a variety of concerts, Broadway productions and family entertainment. www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/479 [Top]
Tweeter Center at the Waterfront. The Tweeter Center is a 25,000 seat outdoor facility that features live concerts from world-class entertainers, giant video screens, computerized sound technology, and spectacular views of the Philadelphia skyline. In the fall and winter, the Tweeter Center converts to a fully enclosed theatre offering a variety of concerts, Broadway productions and family entertainment. www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/479 [Top]
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Located on League Island in the Deleware River, the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard is the first naval shipyard in the United States. In active use from 1801 to 1995, famous ships built at the shipyard include the USS Indiana, commissioned in 1895; the USS New Jersey, and the USS Wisconsin, commissioned in 1941. www.navyyard.org
Independence Hall. Constructed between 1732 and 1756 as the State House of the Province of Pennsylvania, Independence Hall was the meeting place for the Second Continental Congress, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted, the design of the American flag was agreed upon, and where the U. S. Constitution was drafted. Tours are free, but timed tickets are required. www.nps.gov/inde/independence-hall-1.htm [Top]
Independence Hall. Constructed between 1732 and 1756 as the State House of the Province of Pennsylvania, Independence Hall was the meeting place for the Second Continental Congress, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted, the design of the American flag was agreed upon, and where the U. S. Constitution was drafted. Tours are free, but timed tickets are required. www.nps.gov/inde/independence-hall-1.htm [Top]
Liberty Bell Center. Visit the Liberty Bell Center for video presentations and exhibits that focus on the bell’s origin and its role as an international icon of freedom. Enjoy a taped history presentation and see the actual Liberty Bell displayed in a glass chamber with Independence Hall in the background. www.nps.gov/inde/liberty-bell-center.htm
Historic Philadelphia District and Independence National Park. Independence National Historical Park is home to the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall, but also includes 20 blocks of Philadelphia’s historic district. Many of our country's most important historic sites, especially those associated with the establishment of the United States of America, are located here including Franklin Court, Congress Hall, Old City Hall, and the first and second banks of the United States. [Top]
Historic Philadelphia District and Independence National Park. Independence National Historical Park is home to the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall, but also includes 20 blocks of Philadelphia’s historic district. Many of our country's most important historic sites, especially those associated with the establishment of the United States of America, are located here including Franklin Court, Congress Hall, Old City Hall, and the first and second banks of the United States. [Top]
Philadelphia Sightseeing & Tours. Philadelphia is full of historic landmarks and monuments, museums and gardens, and a great way to see everything is on a guided sightseeing tour. Philadelphia offers many different tours, from walking tours to amphibious bus tours. For more information on sightseeing tours and Philadelphia attractions, visit www.phillyvisitor.com.
University of Pennsylvania. Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740, and built in the Gothic style, the University of Pennsylvania is America’s first university, boasting nine signers of the Declaration of Independence and 11 signers of the Constitution among its prestigious alumni. Today, this Ivy League school offers undergraduate programs in 89 different majors and graduate programs in 12 fields of study from medicine to law. www.upenn.edu [Top]
University of Pennsylvania. Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740, and built in the Gothic style, the University of Pennsylvania is America’s first university, boasting nine signers of the Declaration of Independence and 11 signers of the Constitution among its prestigious alumni. Today, this Ivy League school offers undergraduate programs in 89 different majors and graduate programs in 12 fields of study from medicine to law. www.upenn.edu [Top]
Drexel University. Founded in 1891 as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, Drexel now offers a wide variety of undergraduate programs, most notably its popular engineering program. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in majors that range from fine art to business.www.drexel.edu
Temple University. Founded by Dr. Russell H. Conwell in 1884, Temple University is a public research university that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 34,000 students in over 125 fields of study. The University encompasses 17 schools and colleges, including schools of law, medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, and dentistry. www.temple.edu [Top]
Temple University. Founded by Dr. Russell H. Conwell in 1884, Temple University is a public research university that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 34,000 students in over 125 fields of study. The University encompasses 17 schools and colleges, including schools of law, medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, and dentistry. www.temple.edu [Top]
Longwood Gardens. With 1,050 acres of outdoor gardens, woodlands, and meadows, and 20 indoor gardens housed in heated greenhouses, this spectacular park showcases 11,000 different types of plants and spectacular fountains and hosts events like flower shows, gardening demonstrations, concerts, and fireworks displays. www.longwoodgardens.org
Atlantic City. With hot casino gaming, world-class entertainment and nightlife, fine dining, and kids’ attractions complete with an ocean view, Atlantic City offers fast-paced excitement and non-stop activities year round, and less than an hour from Philadelphia. www.atlanticcitynj.com/visitors.asp [Top]
Atlantic City. With hot casino gaming, world-class entertainment and nightlife, fine dining, and kids’ attractions complete with an ocean view, Atlantic City offers fast-paced excitement and non-stop activities year round, and less than an hour from Philadelphia. www.atlanticcitynj.com/visitors.asp [Top]
