Free & Cheap Things to Do in Philadelphia, PA

  • The list below includes 225 free or cheap things to do in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Neighborhoods and Colleges & Universities.
  • From Independence National Historical Park to University of Pennsylvania, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Philadelphia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chester, Cherry Hill, Wilmington and Camden.
  • The list below includes 225 free or cheap things to do in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Neighborhoods and Colleges & Universities.
  • From Independence National Historical Park to University of Pennsylvania, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Philadelphia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chester, Cherry Hill, Wilmington and Camden.
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Explore the historic Belmont Mansion, which was built in 1742 and now serves as a home for the Underground Railroad Museum
23.0 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park Fillmore Street & Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460 MoreLess Info
Completely fenced in, Reservoir Dogs Park provides a place for pets to run off-leash. And for added safety and convenience, there is also a designated space in which smaller dogs can roam freely and enjoy.
23.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Baseball Fields 120 Phesant Run, Newtown, PA 18940 MoreLess Info
Located inside the Newtown Athletic Club, Big Leagues Academy is a baseball training facility that features an array of batting cages and state of the art equipment. The facility hosts clinics and offers private lessons.
23.1 Miles
96% 191 votes
Playgrounds 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 MoreLess Info
As of 2013, the Kid's Castle is closed for renovations. When it reopens, the 35-foot high castle will contain a twisty slide, tree house, barnyard, promenade slides, and swings, along with a children's amphitheater.
23.1 Miles
87% 45 votes
Scenic Railroads 250 E. Market St., West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
Explore the scenic beauty of the Chester Creek Valley when you take a nostalgic, 90-minute train trip aboard the West Chester Railroad. Choose from a variety of tour options and themed trips, then you and your family can sit back and enjoy the ride.
23.2 Miles
90% 10 votes
Canoeing 2111 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 MoreLess Info
Organizing excursions to the Brandywine River, Wilderness Canoe Trips offers visitors 1.5 hour canoe and kayak trips where they can travel the river with a seasoned guide. The waters of the river are calm and are suite for beginner kayakers.
23.3 Miles
96% 28 votes
Playgrounds 4401 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 MoreLess Info
The Can Do Playground is a play area designed so that all children, regardless of physical or developmental disabilities, can have access and fun. The playground features a variety of equipment and play areas.
23.3 Miles
The Christian C. Sanderson Museum documents the history of the Chadds Ford area. Exhibits cover artists including N.C. Wyeth, artifacts from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and both world wars.
23.4 Miles
71% 84 votes
Festivals Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
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.
23.4 Miles
92% 13 votes
Specialty Museums 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester, PA 45069 MoreLess Info
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.
23.4 Miles
- 5 votes
Bowling 8815 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA 19054 MoreLess Info
Suitable for leagues, private events and casual bowlers, Levittown Lanes offers bowling, shoe rental and events like Moonlight Bowling. The bowling center also has a restaurant offering pizza, sandwiches and other items and a bar serving alcoholic beverages.
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