- The list below includes 253 free or cheap things to do in or near Glenside, Pennsylvania, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Music Venue, Art Gallery and Swimming Pool.
- From Glenside Swimming Pool to Hill Top Miniature Golf, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glenside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, Doylestown, Trenton and Cherry Hill.
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Winners of “America’s Got Talent,” the pooches of Olate Dogs perform amazing tricks during this fast-paced, all-ages variety show
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2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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When the Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever built, and served as a model to over 300 other prisons of how to reform prisoners instead of punish them. Visitors can take a one-hour tour.
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26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art contains over 227,000 objects, mostly European and American art. The museum also hosts about 25 special exhibitions each year, and the steps in front of the museum often serve as a backdrop for concerts.
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There are approximately 124 sculptures within the Rodin Museum including the famous piece known as 'The Thinker.' This museum is considered to be home to the greatest collection of Rodin outside of Paris itself.
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2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Barnes Foundation has a collection of post-impressionist and early modern paintings, African sculptures and paintings, in addition to a collection of Native American ceramics, jewelry and textiles. The foundation also has an arboretum featuring 2,000 species of woody plants and trees.
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The unique history and beauty of Philadelphia is displayed on the Big Bus Tours through an authentic London double decker bus. Fully trained guides entertain guests on board with fascinating facts and interesting stories about the city and its inhabitants.
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The Electric Factory is one of the most popular indoor music venues in the nation. From rock and rap, to pop and techno, this venue offers shows for every music taste.
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Managed by the Norristown Parks and Recreation Department, Simmon's Park is an athletics complex that features a baseball field, basketball courts, and an open air plaza memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Since 1824, visitors have been learning about science at the Franklin Institute. Permanent exhibits at the science museum include electricity, changing earth, aviation and technology, and the giant heart, while some of the items that can be viewed include five telescopes, space suits, and trains.
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Logan Circle
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Located in the middle of the city, Logan Circle provides a serene heart to a bustling city. The circle contains parks, a beautiful fountain that is one of the sites main attractions, soft grass, and an array of flowers to enjoy.
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222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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The Franklin Institute Science Museum is a lively, hands-on museum and educational activity center for kids and adults alike. The museum, with its many interactive exhibits, planetarium, and theaters is open daily and on weekends.