- Our list of the best things to do in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, features the top 298 nearby activities — including 121 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Philadelphia, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 46 things to do within the city of Philadelphia, PA , followed by 252 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cherry Hill, West Chester, Wilmington, Camden, Media, Norristown, Bensalem, Phoenixville, Doylestown, Mount Laurel, Wayne, Newtown, Collegeville, Medford, Horsham, Malvern, Langhorne, Marlton, King of Prussia, Voorhees, Lansdale, Glenside, Chadds Ford, Willow Grove, Valley Forge, Levittown, Chester, Bethlehem, Hammonton and Drexel Hill
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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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At the Liberty Bell Center, visitors can see the Liberty Bell, extremely large reproductions of historical documents, and pictures displaying myths and facts about the Bell. Visitors can also see an x-ray of the crack.
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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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The Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest zoo in the United States. Today, visitors can see over 1,300 animals, take a balloon ride, ride on a swan boat , ride on the rainforest themed carousel, ride on a horse, feed lorikeets, and ride of a miniature train.
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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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A beautiful park with a bit of history, Franklin Square is one of Philadelphia's original squares. The park offers a playground, miniature golf, and a carousel for some good old fashioned family fun.
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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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Walnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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A walk of reminiscence, Washington Square Park has memorials and landmarks to remind you of America's revolutionary past. The tomb of the 'Unknown Soldier' is guarded at the center of the park by a statue of George Washington himself.
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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.