- 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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Billboard magazine’s #1 Kids’ Artist returns for a live concert featuring family-friendly covers of today’s biggest hits
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Operating as a museum since 1939, the William Trent House Museum is now owned and operated by the state of New Jersey. The stately home is available to tour and the city hosts special events on the property throughout the year.
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The New Jersey State Museum is an all-purpose museum that has exhibits that cover art, archaeology, and science in one location. In addition to the collections, the attraction also features a planetarium with frequent shows.
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Cadwalader Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the same planner behind New York's Central Park. A large green space with picnic areas and playgrounds, this 100 acre park also features tennis courts and a gazebo with barbecue grills.
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1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ 08608
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Featuring seating for 1,807 guests, the Patriots Theater At The War Memorial is a performing arts theater that is host to a number of performances throughout the year. The theater also offers conference, banquet, and ballrooms available for rent.
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977 E Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
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Palace Bowling & Entertainment Center offers bowling leagues for all ages and skill level. The center provides a pool table, dart board, and a variety of video and crane games. Palace Bowling & Entertainment also hosts birthday parties.
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A relatively small park in Trenton is the Cadwalader Park, which is an open green space for general play. The Ellarslie Mansion is located in the middle of the park and currently serves as a museum that is open to the public for free.
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The second-oldest statehouse in America is the New Jersey Statehouse. Guided tours are held hourly throughout the week with occasional Saturday tours which cover the building's history, art, and architecture.
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Serving as an educational center for both Colonial and American history, the Old Barracks Museum is actually housed in the last remaining structure of its kind. The museum staff conducts daily tours and offers interpretations of American Colonial life.
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The Trenton Visitors Center is a center dedicated to providing information for visitors to the city. The center provides a variety of information, including dining, lodging, entertainment, and sightseeing recommendations.
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Mt. Cuba Center is a botanical garden that features a variety of native plants from the Piedmont region. The garden offers two hour docent led walking tours and features a picnic area where guests can bring their own food.