City break in Philadelphia. Active leisure ideas for Philadelphia - attractions, recreation and nightlife
The choice of entertainment options in Philadelphia is literally unlimited, as there is a place for recreation for every taste in this modern city. Beautiful city parks are worth mentioning; they will surprise tourists with its harmonious environment and a variety of landscapes. Fairmount Park is perfect for private rest and sports entertainment. There is a special area for a picnic and equipped playgrounds for sports entertainment. The Smith Kids Play Place is equipped for children visiting the park. Here, there are attractions for both youngest children and teenagers.
Discovering the architecture of Philadelphia from bird's eye view! Independence Hall, Franklin Institute, Please Touch Museum, Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, Citizens Bank Park, Fort Mifflin, all those monuments are defining the image of Philadelphia … Open
Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eastern State Penitentiary, Franklin Square, National Constitution Center, Building of the Customs Service, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Philadelphia … Open
The Franklin Square park is popular among sports fans; there is an excellent field for minigolf on its territory. After enjoying the game, visitors can take a walk through the beautiful park and admire scenic fountains. Fans of nightlife would be able to find a right place among hundreds of entertainment venues. The Rum bar, Barcade, Marmont, Xfinity Live and G Lounge nightclubs - these are just a few stylish places offering guests an interesting evening program. Shoppers will be delighted with Reading Terminal Market; it is the largest market in the city. A huge selection of products is presented in the Franklin Mills Mall.
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National and city parks around Philadelphia
♥ National Historical Park 'Independence' , 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Fairmont' , 4.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Liberty' , 5.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Ston' , 10.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ City Park 'Bryn Mawr' , 17.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Historical Park 'Independence' , 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Fairmont' , 4.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Liberty' , 5.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Ston' , 10.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ City Park 'Bryn Mawr' , 17.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Philadelphia
♥ Amusement park 'Clementon Amusement Park' Clementon, 22.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Funplex' Mount Laurel, 23.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Sesame Place' Langhorne, 35.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Carousel Village at Indian Walk' Wrightstown, 38.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Brandywine Picnic Park' West Chester, 40.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Clementon Amusement Park' Clementon, 22.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Funplex' Mount Laurel, 23.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Sesame Place' Langhorne, 35.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Carousel Village at Indian Walk' Wrightstown, 38.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Brandywine Picnic Park' West Chester, 40.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Philadelphia
♥ Water park 'Sahara Sam s Oasis' West Berlin, 25.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Six Flags Hurricane Harbor' Largo, 65.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom' Allentown, 76.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Thundering Surf Waterpark' Beach Haven, 89.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Breakwater Beach' Seaside Heights, 93.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Sahara Sam s Oasis' West Berlin, 25.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Six Flags Hurricane Harbor' Largo, 65.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom' Allentown, 76.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Thundering Surf Waterpark' Beach Haven, 89.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Breakwater Beach' Seaside Heights, 93.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Philadelphia from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Independence Hall
From the series “Famous Unesco Sites in North America”
Check on the map: Distance from Philadelphia center - 1.3 km.
Today, Independence Hall is one of the most popular attractions of the United States. Every day amazing guided tours are held at Independence Hall. As a rule, a tour begins with a visit to the courtroom, as well as the assembly hall, where Continental Congress meetings were held. It’s worth noting that many halls after more than a hundred years managed to preserve their pristine design, which makes the tour even more interesting. Independence Hall can boast with lots of great historical artifacts. Here you can see the Washington's chair with rising sun cut on it, and the original silver inkstand, which was used during the signing of the Declaration of Independence. …
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Three Stooges Museum
From the series “Famous Museums of World Celebrities”
Check on the map: Distance from Philadelphia center - 25.7 km.
Today, the series and the movie have a huge number of fans; the unique museum is aimed at them. The area of the facility is 929 square meters. More than 100 000 exhibits related to the movies and starred actors are collected there. Here, you can see the cute figurines featuring favorite characters and rare photographs, which were made in the mid-20th century. One of the main features of the museum is a repository of movies. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022. Read this
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022. Read this
18.04.2024
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Guide to your best city break in Philadelphia - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Philadelphia - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Philadelphia?' disappears immediately.