- The list below includes 248 free or cheap things to do in or near Media, Pennsylvania, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Military Museums, Hiking Trails and Playgrounds.
- From Ridley Creek State Park to Rose Tree Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Media and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, Wilmington, West Chester and New Castle.
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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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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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Located in a 5-story barn built in 1822, Baldwin's Book Barn, is a book lovers dream destination. Guests to this unique store can browse through thousands of books from antiquarian, rare, and modern, or sit by the wood fireplace and wile away the hours.
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An annual event since 1979, West Chester Restaurant Festival, features a gathering of the finest culinary institutions in the region. The festival includes a chef's challenge, live entertainment, refreshments, and a day-long foodies delight.
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8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester, PA 45069
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The National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting chronicles the history of the Voice of America, an important radio broadcast that spread the message of American Democracy for decades, particularly to those living under totalitarian regimes.
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An equestrian facility, Durango Farm offers care and boarding for horses as well as riding lessons focused on both horse and rider. The facility hosts the Drexel University Equestrian Team.
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The Academy of Music is one of the world's oldest functioning opera houses. Though it is still used for opera, it also hosts a variety of other entertainment, including: comedy, orchestra concerts, and musicals.
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Love Park
John F. Kennedy Blvd and North 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Named after the sculpture that sits at its center, Love Park is a plaza with a fountain nestled between high rise buildings. The plaza is often visited by local food trucks.
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A commercial village, Manayunk delights shoppers with its Victorian storefront while still maintaining an urban shopping experience. Fitness is important to the local culture, so there is a canal and tow path behind Main St, providing an opportunity for running, walking, kayaking, and canoeing.
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Travel back to the turn of the century when you visit Rockwood Museum in Wilmington. Located in a family mansion, the museum displays original furnishings and clothing from the 1890's through 1920 and represents life through the Depression and World Wars.