- 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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Solve the clues set up in a four-room 1980s mini mall to get back to the future; optional take-home game photo
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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens features an art gallery, community art center, and a unique mosaic art environment by artist Isaiah Zagar. Visitors will find a wide variety of artwork on display, as well as art classes and educational programs.
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Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Timed tour tickets allow visitors to see Independence Hall. In this hall, the Declaration of Independence was signed, as was the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln's body also lay in repose within these hallow halls.
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4231 Ave of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Please Touch Museum caters to the curiosity of young children, with exhibits and interactive activities exploring music and rhythm, city life – from grocery shopping to a construction zone -- and science, nature and weather stops on the River Adventure.
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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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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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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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National Constitution Center
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525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Dedicated to the US Constitution, the National Constitution Center operates as a museum, a national town hall and a focal point of civic education through interactive exhibits, live performances and historic artifacts.
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America's first museum of medical science, the Mutter Museum is designed in the tradition of a 19th Century cabinet museum, and features anatomical specimens, medical instruments and models.
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2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Opened in 1933 and renovated in 1989, the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia is covered in beautiful history. The station displays powerful sculptures, train-long sky lights, and an Art Deco design, making it one of the nation's most beautiful train stations.
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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.