Old City
Independence Hall
the room where the country argued itself into existence—and a whole historic district outside the door.
- HISTORY
- FREE AREA
- 2–3 HOURS
PLACES / PHILADELPHIA
Out in
Philly.
pick a mood. find a place. go.
Photo credit ↗
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What're we doin'?
02 / PHILADELPHIA
Go somewhere.
150 REAL PLACES / NO EVENT CLOCKCenter City West
Schuylkill Banks
walk, ride, sit by the water, or catch the skyline without buying a ticket to anything.
- OUTSIDE
- ACTIVE
- VIEWS
Fairmount Park
Please Touch Museum
two floors built for climbing, pretending, building, and burning off the exact amount of kid energy.
- WITH KIDS
- INDOORS
- HALF DAY
Market East
Reading Terminal Market
one roof, dozens of counters, and enough Philly food history to turn one lap into the whole move.
- MARKET
- INDOORS
- LOCAL SPOTS
Bella Vista
South 9th Street Italian Market
produce stands, specialty shops, bakeries, taquerias, and a neighborhood that refuses to become one thing.
- MARKET
- OUTSIDE
- WALKING
Center City
City Hall + LOVE Park
public art, heavyweight architecture, and a clean starting point for wandering in any direction.
- FREE
- ART
- VIEWS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Museum of Art · FairmountBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Museum of Art · FairmountBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Fairmount
Philadelphia Museum of Art
A full-scale museum day with the Parkway, river and sculpture garden built into the approach.
- ART
- MUSEUM
- HALF DAY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Barnes Foundation · ParkwayBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Barnes Foundation · ParkwayBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Parkway
Barnes Foundation
One concentrated collection where the wall arrangements are as much a part of the visit as the paintings.
- ART
- MUSEUM
- INDOORS
Parkway
Rodin Museum
A compact sculpture stop with a formal garden that works even when a giant museum day does not.
- SCULPTURE
- GARDEN
- MUSEUM
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Mütter Museum · Rittenhouse WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Mütter Museum · Rittenhouse WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Rittenhouse West
Mütter Museum
Medical history, anatomical specimens and exactly the kind of strange collection that sticks with you.
- MUSEUM
- MEDICAL HISTORY
- UNUSUAL
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Eastern State Penitentiary · FairmountBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Eastern State Penitentiary · FairmountBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Fairmount
Eastern State Penitentiary
A preserved prison complex where architecture and history do most of the talking.
- HISTORY
- ARCHITECTURE
- MUSEUM
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Academy of Natural Sciences · ParkwayBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Academy of Natural Sciences · ParkwayBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Parkway
Academy of Natural Sciences
Dinosaurs, dioramas and hands-on science that can carry a family afternoon without overplanning it.
- SCIENCE
- MUSEUM
- FAMILY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.The Franklin Institute · ParkwayBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Franklin Institute · ParkwayBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Parkway
The Franklin Institute
Hands-on science, the Giant Heart and enough moving parts to make a rainy day disappear.
- SCIENCE
- MUSEUM
- FAMILY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia's Magic Gardens · South StreetBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia's Magic Gardens · South StreetBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
South Street
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
A dense mosaic environment built for slow looking, tight details and a South Street wander afterward.
- MOSAIC
- ART
- UNUSUAL
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.The Woodlands · University CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Woodlands · University CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
University City
The Woodlands
A historic cemetery and arboretum that doubles as one of West Philly's calmest walks.
- HISTORY
- GARDEN
- WALKING
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Bartram's Garden · Southwest PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Bartram's Garden · Southwest PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Southwest Philadelphia
Bartram's Garden
River trail, meadow, historic garden and bike access on 50 public acres along the Schuylkill.
- GARDEN
- TRAIL
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge · Southwest PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge · Southwest PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Southwest Philadelphia
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Boardwalks and trails through freshwater tidal marsh without leaving the city.
- WILDLIFE
- TRAIL
- BIRDS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center · Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center · Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Fairmount Park
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
A traditional house, garden and koi pond tucked into the park with a very different pace from the Parkway.
- GARDEN
- CULTURE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Wagner Free Institute of Science · North PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Wagner Free Institute of Science · North PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
North Philadelphia
Wagner Free Institute of Science
A preserved Victorian natural-history collection that still feels like walking into another century.
- SCIENCE
- HISTORY
- FREE
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.The Rail Park · CallowhillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Rail Park · CallowhillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Callowhill
The Rail Park
An elevated public park on former rail infrastructure with city views and a quick, useful walking loop.
- PARK
- RAIL
- WALKING
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Cherry Street Pier · Delaware River WaterfrontBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Cherry Street Pier · Delaware River WaterfrontBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Delaware River Waterfront
Cherry Street Pier
Public art, river views and rotating local makers inside a reused municipal pier.
- WATERFRONT
- ART
- MARKET
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Spruce Street Harbor Park · Delaware River WaterfrontBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Spruce Street Harbor Park · Delaware River WaterfrontBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Delaware River Waterfront
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Hammocks, river light and an easy warm-weather stop between Old City and the waterfront trail.
- WATERFRONT
- PARK
- VIEWS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Fairmount Park Discovery Center · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Fairmount Park Discovery Center · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park Discovery Center
A family nature center and starting point for exploring the park beyond the usual museum loop.
- NATURE
- FAMILY
- PARK
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Fireman's Hall Museum · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Fireman's Hall Museum · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Fireman's Hall Museum
Philadelphia firefighting history inside a restored firehouse, with apparatus and gear doing the heavy lifting.
- HISTORY
- MUSEUM
- FIREHOUSE
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Science History Institute · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Science History Institute · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Science History Institute
A free museum about the materials, experiments and people behind everyday science, from alchemy to plastics.
- SCIENCE
- FREE
- MUSEUM
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Museum of the American Revolution · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Museum of the American Revolution · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Museum of the American Revolution
A focused American Revolution museum that puts Philadelphia's founding-era streets into a much larger story.
- HISTORY
- MUSEUM
- FAMILY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.African American Museum in Philadelphia · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.African American Museum in Philadelphia · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Four galleries connect African American history, art and culture to Philadelphia and the wider country.
- HISTORY
- ART
- MUSEUM
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.The Fabric Workshop and Museum · Market EastBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Fabric Workshop and Museum · Market EastBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Market East
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
A contemporary-art museum where new work, unusual materials and the artist-in-residence process share the same building.
- ART
- CONTEMPORARY
- FREE
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Center City
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
The country's first art museum and school pairs a landmark building with a deep American art collection.
- ART
- MUSEUM
- ARCHITECTURE
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum · Southwest PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum · Southwest PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Southwest Philadelphia
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
A warehouse-sized collection of racing sports cars with regular demonstration days that make the machines more than static objects.
- CARS
- MUSEUM
- UNUSUAL
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.American Swedish Historical Museum · South PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.American Swedish Historical Museum · South PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
South Philadelphia
American Swedish Historical Museum
A compact FDR Park museum covering New Sweden, immigration, design and Swedish-American culture.
- HISTORY
- CULTURE
- MUSEUM
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Fort Mifflin · Southwest PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Fort Mifflin · Southwest PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Southwest Philadelphia
Fort Mifflin
A preserved Delaware River fort with original walls, military history and the kind of quiet corners that feel far from the airport next door.
- HISTORY
- FORT
- OUTDOORS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Morris Arboretum & Gardens · Chestnut HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Morris Arboretum & Gardens · Chestnut HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Chestnut Hill
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Ninety-two acres of gardens, mature trees and family-friendly outdoor installations at the city's northwestern edge.
- GARDEN
- ARBORETUM
- WALKING
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Awbury Arboretum · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Awbury Arboretum · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Germantown
Awbury Arboretum
Free year-round paths, meadows, ponds and historic landscape make this one of the city's easiest low-cost nature moves.
- ARBORETUM
- FREE
- WALKING
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Wissahickon Environmental Center · RoxboroughBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Wissahickon Environmental Center · RoxboroughBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Roxborough
Wissahickon Environmental Center
The Tree House is a practical trailhead for environmental exhibits, family programs and a Wissahickon hike.
- NATURE
- TRAIL
- FAMILY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Smith Memorial Playground · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Smith Memorial Playground · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Fairmount Park
Smith Memorial Playground
A giant historic playhouse and sprawling outdoor playground built for a full kid-energy afternoon.
- PLAYGROUND
- FAMILY
- FREE
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Independence Seaport Museum · Penn's LandingBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Independence Seaport Museum · Penn's LandingBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Penn's Landing
Independence Seaport Museum
Maritime history, hands-on galleries and historic vessels give the Delaware waterfront an indoor-and-outdoor anchor.
- MARITIME
- MUSEUM
- WATERFRONT
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.National Constitution Center · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.National Constitution Center · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
National Constitution Center
Interactive exhibits turn constitutional history and debate into something more active than reading plaques.
- HISTORY
- CIVICS
- MUSEUM
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center · FairmountBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center · FairmountBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Fairmount
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
A free riverfront stop where engineering, watershed ecology and landmark architecture meet below the Art Museum.
- SCIENCE
- HISTORY
- RIVER
Germantown
Cliveden
A preserved Revolutionary-era house and landscape that connects the Battle of Germantown to generations of family and neighborhood history.
- HISTORY
- HOUSE MUSEUM
- ARCHITECTURE
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Laurel Hill East · East FallsBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Laurel Hill East · East FallsBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Falls
Laurel Hill East
A National Historic Landmark cemetery with river views, sculptural monuments and self-guided walking routes.
- HISTORY
- CEMETERY
- WALKING
Torresdale
Glen Foerd
A historic Delaware River estate with public grounds, architecture and a shoreline setting that rewards the trip to Northeast Philly.
- HISTORY
- ESTATE
- WATERFRONT
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Zoo · West PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Zoo · West PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia Zoo
A full animal-and-gardens day with enough indoor exhibits and kid-focused stops to survive a weather change.
- ZOO
- FAMILY
- OUTDOORS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Penn Museum · University CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Penn Museum · University CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
University City
Penn Museum
Archaeology and anthropology collections that can carry a museum day without repeating the Parkway.
- HISTORY
- MUSEUM
- CULTURE
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Otherworld Philadelphia · Northeast PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Otherworld Philadelphia · Northeast PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Northeast Philadelphia
Otherworld Philadelphia
A large walk-through art environment with rooms built for exploration, puzzles and a genuinely strange indoor group move.
- IMMERSIVE ART
- ACTIVITY
- UNUSUAL
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park · FDR ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park · FDR ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
FDR Park
Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
A seasonal weekend market for prepared food, produce and Southeast Asian community vendors in the park.
- MARKET
- FOOD
- SEASONAL
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Liberty Bell Center · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Liberty Bell Center · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Liberty Bell Center
A focused founding-history stop that works cleanly before the rest of Independence Mall.
- FREE
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.The President's House · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The President's House · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
The President's House
An open-air site confronting freedom and enslavement at the country's first executive mansion.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site · Spring GardenBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site · Spring GardenBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Spring Garden
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Poe's surviving Philadelphia home makes a compact literary-history detour with a properly strange edge.
- FREE
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
- WEIRD PHILLY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial · Society HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial · Society HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Society Hill
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
A tiny national memorial with an international Revolutionary story hiding on a residential block.
- FREE
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Gloria Dei Church · Queen VillageBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Gloria Dei Church · Queen VillageBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Queen Village
Gloria Dei Church
A living historic church and burial ground tied to the city's Swedish colonial history.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Betsy Ross House · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Betsy Ross House · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Betsy Ross House
A small historic-house visit that fits naturally into an Old City walking route.
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
- WITH KIDS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Elfreth's Alley Museum · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Elfreth's Alley Museum · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Elfreth's Alley Museum
A preserved residential alley where the city's architectural history stays human-sized.
- OUTSIDE
- HISTORY
- WEIRD PHILLY
Old City
Christ Church
A still-active historic church with deep founding-era connections and a striking Georgian interior.
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Christ Church Burial Ground · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Christ Church Burial Ground · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Christ Church Burial Ground
A compact historic cemetery where Franklin and other early Philadelphians are buried.
- OUTSIDE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.The Rosenbach · RittenhouseBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Rosenbach · RittenhouseBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Rittenhouse
The Rosenbach
Rare books, manuscripts, and a historic townhouse reward people who like their culture close-up.
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
- ART + MUSEUMS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Parkway Central Library · Logan SquareBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Parkway Central Library · Logan SquareBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Logan Square
Parkway Central Library
A grand public library for architecture, exhibitions, special collections, or a quiet city reset.
- FREE
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Athenaeum of Philadelphia · Washington Square WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Athenaeum of Philadelphia · Washington Square WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Washington Square West
Athenaeum of Philadelphia
An architectural library and museum built for design people, researchers, and history wanderers.
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
- ART + MUSEUMS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.American Philosophical Society Museum · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.American Philosophical Society Museum · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
American Philosophical Society Museum
Rotating exhibitions turn the country's oldest learned society collections into a free public stop.
- FREE
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Benjamin Franklin Museum · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Benjamin Franklin Museum · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Benjamin Franklin Museum
Artifacts and interactive displays put Franklin's Philadelphia life into a compact visit below Franklin Court.
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
- WITH KIDS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Institute of Contemporary Art · University CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Institute of Contemporary Art · University CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
University City
Institute of Contemporary Art
A free contemporary-art stop built around new work and changing exhibitions rather than a permanent collection.
- FREE
- INSIDE
- ART + MUSEUMS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
American Jewish history told across generations in the middle of Independence Mall.
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
- ART + MUSEUMS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Navy Yard · South PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Navy Yard · South PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
South Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Public art, waterfront lawns, architecture, and long walking loops in a former naval shipyard.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- ART + MUSEUMS
- ACTIVE
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.FDR Park · South PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.FDR Park · South PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
South Philadelphia
FDR Park
Lakes, play space, skateboarding, markets, and broad parkland just below the stadiums.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- ACTIVE
- WITH KIDS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Belmont Plateau · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Belmont Plateau · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
West Fairmount Park
Belmont Plateau
One of the city's classic skyline views with room to picnic, run, or let the afternoon stretch.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- VIEWS
- ACTIVE
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Penn Treaty Park · FishtownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Penn Treaty Park · FishtownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Fishtown
Penn Treaty Park
A riverfront lawn with bridge views and enough open space for a low-effort neighborhood pause.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- VIEWS
- WITH KIDS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Clark Park · West PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Clark Park · West PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
West Philadelphia
Clark Park
A lived-in neighborhood park with markets, events, big trees, and excellent people-watching.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- MARKETS
- WITH KIDS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Rittenhouse Square · RittenhouseBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Rittenhouse Square · RittenhouseBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse Square
The city's polished living room: benches, trees, public art, and constant street-level theater.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- WITH KIDS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Washington Square · Washington Square WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Washington Square · Washington Square WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Washington Square West
Washington Square
A shaded historic square that gives Old City walking days an actual place to stop.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Franklin Square · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Franklin Square · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Franklin Square
Mini golf, a carousel, fountain, and playground make this the easy family answer near Independence Mall.
- OUTSIDE
- WITH KIDS
- ACTIVE
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Dilworth Park · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Dilworth Park · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Center City
Dilworth Park
City Hall's front porch shifts between fountains, programming, skating, and peak commuter theater.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- WITH KIDS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Cira Green · University CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Cira Green · University CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
University City
Cira Green
A rooftop public park with skyline views and a clean sunset payoff above the rail yards.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- VIEWS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Race Street Pier · Delaware River WaterfrontBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Race Street Pier · Delaware River WaterfrontBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Delaware River Waterfront
Race Street Pier
A small riverfront park directly under the bridge with one of the city's strongest free views.
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- VIEWS
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NEEDS A SHOT.Pier 68 · South PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Pier 68 · South PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
South Philadelphia
Pier 68
A fishing pier and native planting landscape with an unusually quiet angle on the Delaware.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- VIEWS
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NEEDS A SHOT.Blue Cross RiverRink · Penn's LandingBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Blue Cross RiverRink · Penn's LandingBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Penn's Landing
Blue Cross RiverRink
Seasonal skating, games, food, and river views create an easy all-ages waterfront move.
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- WITH KIDS
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NEEDS A SHOT.Pennypack Park · Northeast PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Pennypack Park · Northeast PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Northeast Philadelphia
Pennypack Park
Miles of creekside trail make this the Northeast's dependable walk, ride, and woods reset.
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Olney
Tacony Creek Park
A neighborhood watershed park with a long trail and community-led nature programming.
- FREE
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NEEDS A SHOT.Cobbs Creek Trail · West PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Cobbs Creek Trail · West PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
West Philadelphia
Cobbs Creek Trail
A western-edge greenway for walking and biking along the creek without leaving the city.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Manayunk Canal Towpath · ManayunkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Manayunk Canal Towpath · ManayunkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Manayunk
Manayunk Canal Towpath
Canal history, trail miles, and Main Street access make this a flexible Northwest wander.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Boxers' Trail · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Boxers' Trail · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Fairmount Park
Boxers' Trail
A wooded Fairmount Park loop with enough grade and distance to feel like an actual workout.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Lemon Hill · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Lemon Hill · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Fairmount Park
Lemon Hill
A historic mansion lawn and elevated river view with plenty of room for a picnic or reset.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Carpenters' Hall · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Carpenters' Hall · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Carpenters' Hall
The First Continental Congress meeting place keeps national history grounded in a surviving tradesmen's building.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Woodford Mansion · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Woodford Mansion · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Fairmount Park
Woodford Mansion
An 18th-century house with a major decorative-arts collection inside Fairmount Park.
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- ART + MUSEUMS
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NEEDS A SHOT.Historic Strawberry Mansion · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Historic Strawberry Mansion · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Fairmount Park
Historic Strawberry Mansion
One of Fairmount Park's grand historic houses, with layered architecture and Black history.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Cedar Grove · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Cedar Grove · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
West Fairmount Park
Cedar Grove
A preserved family home tracing domestic life and collecting across multiple Philadelphia generations.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Historic RittenhouseTown · WissahickonBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Historic RittenhouseTown · WissahickonBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Wissahickon
Historic RittenhouseTown
America's first paper-making community survives beside the Wissahickon trail.
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- WEIRD PHILLY
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NEEDS A SHOT.Declaration House · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Declaration House · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Declaration House
The reconstructed home where Jefferson drafted the Declaration adds a focused stop west of Independence Mall.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Wyck Historic House · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Wyck Historic House · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Germantown
Wyck Historic House
A Quaker family home, rose garden, and urban farm with nearly three centuries of neighborhood history.
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- GARDEN
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NEEDS A SHOT.Grumblethorpe · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Grumblethorpe · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Germantown
Grumblethorpe
A colonial house and garden tied directly to the Battle of Germantown.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Johnson House Historic Site · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Johnson House Historic Site · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Germantown
Johnson House Historic Site
An Underground Railroad station telling a vital story of abolition and resistance.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Germantown
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
A Victorian house museum and garden for architecture, literature, and domestic-history deep cuts.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Germantown White House · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Germantown White House · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Germantown
Germantown White House
Washington's temporary presidential residence preserves a different side of founding-era Philadelphia.
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Germantown
Stenton
A remarkably intact colonial estate whose interpretation includes Dinah's role in saving the house.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Hatfield House · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Hatfield House · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Fairmount Park
Hatfield House
A historic house and community arts hub at the northern edge of Fairmount Park.
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- ART + MUSEUMS
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NEEDS A SHOT.Paul Robeson House & Museum · West PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Paul Robeson House & Museum · West PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
West Philadelphia
Paul Robeson House & Museum
The final home of an artist, athlete, scholar, and activist anchors a powerful West Philly history stop.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Taller Puertorriqueño · FairhillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Taller Puertorriqueño · FairhillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Fairhill
Taller Puertorriqueño
A cultural center and gallery advancing Puerto Rican and Latinx art, education, and neighborhood history.
- INSIDE
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- WITH KIDS
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NEEDS A SHOT.Asian Arts Initiative · Chinatown NorthBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Asian Arts Initiative · Chinatown NorthBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Chinatown North
Asian Arts Initiative
Contemporary art and community programming connect Chinatown North to wider Asian American stories.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion · Northeast PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion · Northeast PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion
Live insects and a butterfly pavilion give the Northeast a genuinely unusual family destination.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Masonic Temple · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Masonic Temple · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Center City
Masonic Temple
An ornate 19th-century landmark with guided tours through highly detailed ceremonial rooms beside City Hall.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Seger Park · Washington Square WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Seger Park · Washington Square WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Washington Square West
Seger Park
A compact neighborhood park with playground, courts, dog run, and room for an easy Center City reset.
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- WITH KIDS
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NEEDS A SHOT.Academy of Music · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Academy of Music · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Center City
Academy of Music
A lavish preserved opera house where the building can feel as dramatic as the performance.
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- HISTORY
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NEEDS A SHOT.Miller Theater · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Miller Theater · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Center City
Miller Theater
A restored theater on the Avenue of the Arts for touring music, comedy, dance, and stage productions.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Suzanne Roberts Theatre · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Suzanne Roberts Theatre · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Center City
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Philadelphia Theatre Company's home gives contemporary theater a focused Broad Street address.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Arden Theatre Company · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Arden Theatre Company · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Arden Theatre Company
An Old City producing theater with mainstage work, children's theater, and an intimate local-company scale.
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- WITH KIDS
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NEEDS A SHOT.Walnut Street Theatre · Washington Square WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Walnut Street Theatre · Washington Square WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Washington Square West
Walnut Street Theatre
America's oldest theater makes a live-performance night double as a piece of city history.
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- HISTORY
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NEEDS A SHOT.The Wilma Theater · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Wilma Theater · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Center City
The Wilma Theater
A resident-company theater where ambitious contemporary work sits right on Broad Street.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Film Center · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Film Center · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Center City
Philadelphia Film Center
A nonprofit cinema for first-run, repertory, festival, and special-event screenings.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Woodmere Art Museum · Chestnut HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Woodmere Art Museum · Chestnut HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Chestnut Hill
Woodmere Art Museum
A museum devoted to Philadelphia artists in a stone mansion and garden setting.
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- GARDEN
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NEEDS A SHOT.The Clay Studio · South KensingtonBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Clay Studio · South KensingtonBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
South Kensington
The Clay Studio
Contemporary ceramics, exhibitions, workshops, and artist studios in a purpose-built neighborhood home.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Fleisher Art Memorial · Bella VistaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Fleisher Art Memorial · Bella VistaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Bella Vista
Fleisher Art Memorial
A community arts institution offering exhibitions and accessible classes inside a remarkable historic building.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Da Vinci Art Alliance · Bella VistaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Da Vinci Art Alliance · Bella VistaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Bella Vista
Da Vinci Art Alliance
A small nonprofit gallery where rotating exhibitions make repeat neighborhood visits worthwhile.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Independents · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Independents · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Philadelphia Independents
A shop dedicated to locally made art, jewelry, prints, and gifts from Philadelphia makers.
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- MARKETS
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NEEDS A SHOT.Cherry Street Pier Artist Market · Penn's LandingBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Cherry Street Pier Artist Market · Penn's LandingBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Penn's Landing
Cherry Street Pier Artist Market
Artist studios and periodic markets turn the river pier into a browseable local-maker stop.
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NEEDS A SHOT.NextFab North Philadelphia · North PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.NextFab North Philadelphia · North PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
North Philadelphia
NextFab North Philadelphia
A membership makerspace for fabrication, classes, and seeing how the city's creative work gets made.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room · Washington Square WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room · Washington Square WestBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Washington Square West
Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room
A historic queer bookstore and thrift space whose purchases support local HIV/AIDS organizations.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Material Culture · East FallsBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Material Culture · East FallsBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Falls
Material Culture
A vast warehouse of global furnishings, rugs, art, and objects that rewards a long, curious browse.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Bartram's Mile Trail · Southwest PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Bartram's Mile Trail · Southwest PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Southwest Philadelphia
Bartram's Mile Trail
A riverfront trail connecting gardens, recreation, fishing, and a less familiar side of the Schuylkill.
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- GARDEN
- WITH KIDS
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NEEDS A SHOT.The Discovery Center · Strawberry MansionBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Discovery Center · Strawberry MansionBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Strawberry Mansion
The Discovery Center
A former reservoir now supports birding, trails, environmental education, and free community access.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Centennial Arboretum · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Centennial Arboretum · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
West Fairmount Park
Centennial Arboretum
Specimen trees and quiet paths create a free garden walk behind the Horticulture Center.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Fairmount Park Horticulture Center · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Fairmount Park Horticulture Center · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
West Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
A greenhouse, grounds, and seasonal programming make this a dependable garden-focused city reset.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Museum of Illusions Philadelphia · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Museum of Illusions Philadelphia · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
Interactive optical rooms and perception puzzles make a compact indoor stop with a playful group angle.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Ryerss Museum & Library · BurholmeBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Ryerss Museum & Library · BurholmeBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Burholme
Ryerss Museum & Library
A free historic house museum and library overlooking Burholme Park, filled with travel objects and neighborhood history.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Marian Anderson Historical Society & Museum · Graduate HospitalBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Marian Anderson Historical Society & Museum · Graduate HospitalBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Graduate Hospital
Marian Anderson Historical Society & Museum
The legendary contralto's South Philadelphia home preserves her life, work, and civil-rights legacy.
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NEEDS A SHOT.The Colored Girls Museum · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Colored Girls Museum · GermantownBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Germantown
The Colored Girls Museum
A memoir museum in a historic Germantown house centered on the experiences and material culture of Black girls and women.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Icebox Project Space · North PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Icebox Project Space · North PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
North Philadelphia
Icebox Project Space
A vast exhibition space inside the Crane Arts building hosts ambitious installations and experimental work.
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NEEDS A SHOT.TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image · Olde KensingtonBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image · Olde KensingtonBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Olde Kensington
TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image
A nonprofit center for photography and contemporary image-making with exhibitions and public programs.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Sculpture Gym · Olde KensingtonBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Sculpture Gym · Olde KensingtonBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Olde Kensington
Philadelphia Sculpture Gym
A community sculpture studio with classes, workshops, and access to fabrication tools.
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NEEDS A SHOT.The Cliffs at Callowhill · CallowhillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Cliffs at Callowhill · CallowhillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Callowhill
The Cliffs at Callowhill
A large indoor climbing gym that turns an active day into a weather-proof city move.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Rock Gyms East Falls · East FallsBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia Rock Gyms East Falls · East FallsBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Falls
Philadelphia Rock Gyms East Falls
An indoor climbing gym with bouldering, ropes, instruction, and routes for multiple ability levels.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Treetop Quest Philly · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Treetop Quest Philly · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
West Fairmount Park
Treetop Quest Philly
Aerial obstacle courses and zip lines bring a genuine adventure-park experience into Fairmount Park.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Sedgley Woods Disc Golf Course · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Sedgley Woods Disc Golf Course · East Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
East Fairmount Park
Sedgley Woods Disc Golf Course
A free wooded disc-golf course with a long-running local club and a low barrier to an active afternoon.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Philly Pumptrack · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philly Pumptrack · West Fairmount ParkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
West Fairmount Park
Philly Pumptrack
A volunteer-built dirt pump track gives BMX and mountain-bike riders a dedicated city course.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center · Cobbs CreekBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center · Cobbs CreekBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Cobbs Creek
Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center
Trails, watershed education, gardens, and community programs create a nature-focused West Philadelphia stop.
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NEEDS A SHOT.John F. Collins Park · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.John F. Collins Park · Center CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Center City
John F. Collins Park
A tiny landscaped pocket park offers shade, water, and a quiet reset in the middle of the business district.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Three Bears Park · Society HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Three Bears Park · Society HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Society Hill
Three Bears Park
A compact neighborhood playground in a leafy historic setting gives families a useful Old City break.
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Fishtown
Palmer Park
A small community green at the center of Fishtown hosts markets, neighborhood gatherings, and everyday downtime.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Clark Park Farmers' Market · Spruce HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Clark Park Farmers' Market · Spruce HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Spruce Hill
Clark Park Farmers' Market
A year-round producer market brings regional farms and food makers to West Philadelphia every week.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Chestnut Hill Farmers Market · Chestnut HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Chestnut Hill Farmers Market · Chestnut HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill Farmers Market
A neighborhood market gathering local produce, prepared food, and regional makers near Germantown Avenue.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Headhouse Farmers Market · Society HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Headhouse Farmers Market · Society HillBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Society Hill
Headhouse Farmers Market
One of the city's largest farmers markets fills the historic shambles with regional growers and producers.
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NEEDS A SHOT.Rittenhouse Farmers' Market · Rittenhouse SquareBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Rittenhouse Farmers' Market · Rittenhouse SquareBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Farmers' Market
A twice-weekly producer market lines the square with farms, bread, flowers, and prepared food.
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- WITH KIDS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Pretzel Park Farmers Market · ManayunkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Pretzel Park Farmers Market · ManayunkBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Manayunk
Pretzel Park Farmers Market
A seasonal neighborhood market pairs local vendors with a playground and dog park beside Main Street.
- FREE
- OUTSIDE
- MARKETS
- WITH KIDS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Liberty Flea at BOK · South PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Liberty Flea at BOK · South PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
South Philadelphia
Liberty Flea at BOK
Periodic maker and vintage markets fill the former school with independent vendors and local goods.
- INSIDE
- MARKETS
- WEIRD PHILLY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.The Resource Exchange · KensingtonBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Resource Exchange · KensingtonBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Kensington
The Resource Exchange
A reuse center for salvaged film, theater, and architectural materials turns browsing into a treasure hunt.
- INSIDE
- MARKETS
- WEIRD PHILLY
- ART + MUSEUMS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Faith and Liberty Discovery Center · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Faith and Liberty Discovery Center · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Faith and Liberty Discovery Center
An interactive museum explores the relationship between faith traditions and American civic life.
- INSIDE
- HISTORY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.InLiquid Gallery · North PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.InLiquid Gallery · North PhiladelphiaBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
North Philadelphia
InLiquid Gallery
A nonprofit gallery in the Crane Arts building presents rotating contemporary exhibitions and artist programs.
- FREE
- INSIDE
- ART + MUSEUMS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Programs · South StreetBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Programs · South StreetBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
South Street
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Programs
Tours and hands-on programs add deeper context to Isaiah Zagar's immersive mosaic environment.
- INSIDE
- OUTSIDE
- ART + MUSEUMS
- WEIRD PHILLY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.The Print Center · RittenhouseBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.The Print Center · RittenhouseBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Rittenhouse
The Print Center
A free nonprofit gallery presents photography and printmaking in an intimate historic rowhouse.
- FREE
- INSIDE
- ART + MUSEUMS
Callowhill
Vox Populi
An artist-run space presents experimental exhibitions, performances, and new work above the Rail Park corridor.
- FREE
- INSIDE
- ART + MUSEUMS
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Arch Enemy Arts · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Arch Enemy Arts · Old CityBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Old City
Arch Enemy Arts
A small gallery specializes in contemporary figurative, surreal, and illustrative work.
- FREE
- INSIDE
- ART + MUSEUMS
- WEIRD PHILLY
215 / COMMUNITY PHOTO OPENTHIS JAWN
NEEDS A SHOT.Kawaii Kitty Cafe · Queen VillageBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
NEEDS A SHOT.Kawaii Kitty Cafe · Queen VillageBEEN HERE? PUT IT ON 215 →
Queen Village
Kawaii Kitty Cafe
A reservation-based cat lounge pairs adoptable cats with a playful cafe environment.
- INSIDE
- WITH KIDS
- WEIRD PHILLY
03 / QUICK MOVE
Pick one
for me.
No giant wheel. One real Philly place from what you're looking at.
215 / DESTINATION DRAWERWHERE WE
GOIN'?
GOIN'?
04 / MOVE BY BLOCK
By neighborhood.
05 / DON'T WANNA PLAN IT?
Field guides.
THREE DAYS / ALREADY MAPPED.01
ALL FIELD GUIDES →Old City · History · 4 to 5 hours
A Philadelphia history day that does not feel like homework
First visits, families, history without overloadCenter City · Low-cost · 5 to 7 hours
A genuinely good Philly day with very little spending
Budget days, walkers, flexible plansFamily · Flexible itinerary · 4 to 6 hours
A family Philly day with a built-in backup plan
Families, mixed ages, uncertain weatherAlways verify hours, tickets, weather, transit, and accessibility before leaving.