Philadelphia Pennsylvania Attractions
Amusements
Adventure Aquarium
One Aquarium Drive • Camden, NJ 08103
Located on The Camden Waterfront
856-365-3300
Highlights of the amazing Adventure Aquarium include the 550,000-gallon Shark Realm with over... more...Camden Waterfront
856-757-9400
Situated along the Delaware River, one mile from Philadelphia's historic district, the Camden... more...New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences
1 Riverside Drive • Camden, NJ 08103
856-365-0352
"A leader in conservation-oriented research, environmental education, and community service both... more... mapShady Brook Farm
931 Stony Hill Road • Yardley, PA 19067
215-968-1670
Shady Brook Farm is a seasonal produce market where parties, picnics, tours, events, and more can... more... mapWheel Fun Rentals
1 Boathouse Row • Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-232-7778
Fit the whole family on an easy to pedal surrey, or take off on a bike at your own pace and explore... more...Wheel Fun Rentals
3269 South Ferry Road • Philadelphia, PA 19129
Trolley Car Cafe
267-385-6703
Fit the whole family on an easy to pedal surrey, or take off on a bike at your own pace and explore... more... mapWheel Fun Rentals
200 Northwestern Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19128
The Cedars House
215-242-3121
Hop on a comfortable bike, tandem, or rent a trailer for the kids and explore the landmarks,... more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Betsy Ross House, The
239 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106
In Philadelphia's Most Historic Square Mile
215-686-1252
Hosting numerous Colonial-style and family-oriented programs designed to bring history to life,... more... mapCliveden of the National Trust (circa 1760s)
6401 Germantown Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19144
Located in Philadelphia's Historic Northwest
215-848-1777
Originally built as a summer house for Benjamin Chew, the Colonial Chief Justice of Pennsylvania;... more... mapEastern State Penitentiary (circa 1829)
2027 Fairmount Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19130
In the Fairmount Neighborhood in Center City
215-236-3300
A National Historic Landmark five blocks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this structure was... more... mapEdgar Allan Poe National Historical Site
532 North 7th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-597-8780
Home to one of the most influential writers in America, this three-story brick building complex was... more... mapGlen Foerd on the Delaware (circa 1850)
5001 Grant Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-632-5330
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this exquisite mansion is situated on a... more... mapMasonic Temple (circa 1873)
One North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19107
Located in Center City
215-988-1900
Home of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, the oldest continuously... more... mapPomona Hall
Park Boulevard & Euclid Avenue • Camden, NJ 08103
856-964-3333
Considered "the finest example of a Georgian-style plantation house in New Jersey," Pomona Hall... more... mapSt. Katherine Drexel Mission Center & Shrine
1663 Bristol Pike • Bensalem, PA 19020
215-244-9900
This over 100 year old home and the final resting place of Saint Katherine Drexel is a National... more... mapUSS New Jersey Battleship & Museum
62 Battleship Place • Camden, NJ 08103
Located on The Camden Waterfront
856-966-1652
"The U.S. Navy’s most decorated battleship," the USS New Jersey Battleship & Museum offers guided... more...Walt Whitman House (circa 1848)
330 Mickle Boulevard • Camden, NJ 08103
856-964-5383
Purchased in 1884, Walt Whitman resided at this six-room, Greek-revival style home until his death... more... mapWharton Esherick Museum
Horseshoe Trail; P.O. Box 595 • Philadelphia, PA 19301
Located in Paoli
610-644-5822
A non-profit historic mountaintop institution near the southwest boundary of Valley Forge National... more...
Historic Sites & Monuments
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
222 North 20th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-448-1200
Located in the rotunda of The Franklin Institute Science Museum, this colossal marble seated figure... more...Fort Mifflin on the Delaware
1 Fort Mifflin Road • Philadelphia, PA 19153
Located in South Philadelphia
215-685-4167
Originally built in 1771 and used by the U.S. Army until 1952, Fort Mifflin is the only... more... map
Libraries & Research Centers
Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Library (circa 1927)
1901 Vine Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-5322
Located between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway, Central Library contains more than seven... more... map
Museums & Galleries
Academy of Natural Sciences, The
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-299-1000
In operation since 1812, this museum of natural history includes such exhibits as Dinosaur Hall,... more... mapAfrican American Museum
10 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106
Located in the Historic District
215-574-0380
Dedicated to collecting and exhibiting historical information concerning African Americans, this... more... mapAmerican Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19145
Located in FDR Park in South Philadelphia
215-389-1776
Dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Swedes and Swedish Americans in the United... more... mapArthur Ross Gallery
220 34th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104
Located in the Fisher Fine Arts Library
215-898-2083
Located in a National Historic Landmark Building designed by Frank Furness on the University of... more...Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia
15 South 7th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-685-4830
Near Independence Hall, the Independence Visitor Center and the Liberty Bell, the Atwater Kent... more... mapCamden Shipyard and Maritime Museum, The
1910 Broadway • Camden, NJ 08104
609-280-7659
Being developed near the Delaware River in a historic 1881 church, the Camden Shipyard and Maritime... more... mapEbenezer Maxwell Mansion
200 West Tulpehocken Street • Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-438-1861
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion is Philadelphia's only authentically restored Victorian house museum and... more... mapFabric Workshop and Museum, The
1214 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-568-1111
The only museum in the United States that is devoted to traditional experimental art in fabrics and... more... mapFranklin Institute Science Museum, The
222 North 20th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-448-1200
The most visited museum in Pennsylvania, this museum features four floors of electrifying,... more...Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library
4278 Griscom Street • Philadelphia, PA 19124
Located in the Frankford Section
215-289-6484
Often referred to as “one of the hidden treasures of Philadelphia,” the Grand Army of the... more... mapIndependence Seaport Museum
211 South Columbus Boulevard & Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106
Located at Penn's Landing
215-413-8655
Learn about the region's maritime heritage at this family-oriented museum that features interactive... more... mapInsectarium
8046 Frankford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19136
Located Between Welsh Road & Rhawn Street
215-335-9500
Fantastic insects are always on display at the Insectarium. You will be amazed while the bugs take... more...Mummers Museum
1100 South 2nd Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147
Located at Washington Avenue
215-336-3050
Dedicated to the Philadelphia-style celebration of New Years Day, this museum presents extensive... more... mapMütter Museum
19 South 22nd Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103
College of Physicians of Philadelphia
215-563-3737
Founded to educate future doctors about anatomy and human medical anomalies in the 1850s, the... more...National Museum of American Jewish History
55 North 5th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106
Located on Philadelphia's Independence Mall East
215-923-3811
The only National Museum in America devoted to telling the American Jewish experience, this... more... mapPennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19102
Located at Broad and Cherry Streets
215-972-7600
Founded by artists and business leaders in 1805, this museum is the oldest art museum and school in... more... mapPhiladelphia History Museum
15 South 7th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-685-4830
Located one block from Independence Hall, the Philadelphia History Museum's collections "reflect... more...Philadelphia Museum of Art
26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215-763-8100 or 215-684-7500
The third largest art museum in the United States and one of the greatest museums of the world,... more...Please Touch Museum
210 North 21st Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103
Located in Philadelphia’s Parkway Museum District
215-963-0667
Specifically designed for younger children, this museum is dedicated to providing learning... more...Polish American Cultural Center Museum
308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106
Located in Philadelphia's Historic District
215-922-1700
Promoting Polish history and culture, the Polish American Cultural Center Museum provides... more... mapRosenbach Museum & Library
2008-2010 DeLancey Place • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-732-1600
Located in a historic townhouse, this museum and research center contains an extensive collection... more... mapWorld of Scouting Museum
P.O. Box 2226 • Valley Forge, PA610-783-5311
Located on the campus of Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Historic Park, the... more...
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Independence National Historical Park
143 South 3rd Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106
Located in Center City
215-965-2305 or 215-597-8787
Spanning over 55 acres on 20 city blocks within the historic district of Philadelphia, Independence... more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Awbury Arboretum
One Awbury Road • Philadelphia, PA 19138
Located in East Germantown
215-849-2855
Dedicated to "connecting the urban community with nature and history," this arboretum features 55... more... mapCamden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Drive • Camden, NJ 08103
Located on The Camden Waterfront
856-365-TREE
A Camden City Garden Club project, adjacent to the Adventure Aquarium, Tweeter Center, Battleship... more... mapDr. Ulysses S. Wiggins Waterfront Park
Located at Wiggins Park • Camden, NJ 08034
Between the Delaware River and Mickle Boulevard
856-795-PARK
Adjacent to the Delaware River, the Dr. Ulysses S. Wiggins Waterfront Park contains a riverstage,... more...Fairmount Park
282 North Concourse Drive • Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-683-0200
"Philadelphia's largest playground," this over 9,200-acre park owned by the City of Philadelphia... more...Historic Bartram's Garden
54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard
215-729-5281
Overlooking the Schuylkill River, this National Historic Landmark site features America's oldest... more...Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 East Northwestern Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-5777
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this lovely arboretum is situated in a romantic... more... mapPhiladelphia Zoo, The (circa 1874)
3400 West Girard Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-243-1100
Nestled in a 42-acre Victorian setting, this zoo was the first zoo in America. It is home to over... more... map
Tours & Cruises
Centipede Tours
1315 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-735-3123
Specializing in tours of Brandywine, Valley Forge and Philadelphia since 1974, this tour company... more... mapFairmount Park House Tours
215-684-7582 (Group Tours)
Located in William Penn's suburban "Liberty Lands," the 18th and early 19th century historic houses... more...Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
5th and Chestnut Streets • Philadelphia, PA 19105
215-413-1997
Ghost Tour offers a candlelight walking tour of Independence Park and Society Hill. Tours depart... more... mapLights of Liberty Show
215-LIBERTY
Beginning at the 6,000 square foot PECO Energy Liberty Center in historic Philadelphia on... more... mapPhiladelphia Trolly Works and 76 Carriage Company
1350 Schuylkill Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19146
215-389-TOUR
Enjoy fully narrated tours through historic Philadelphia in a horse drawn carriage or get a glimpse... more... mapSpirit of Philadelphia
Pier 3 on Columbus Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19106
Penn's Landing on the Delaware Riverfront
The Spirit of Philadelphia cruise, the city’s most entertaining dinner cruise ship, offers... more... mapWheel Fun Rentals
1599 JFK Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19102
LOVE Park
215-523-5827
From the Wheel Fun Rentals Center City kiosk, located at Love Park, you can spend a day... more... map
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