Location: Philadelphia
Top Things to do in Philadelphia
Things to do in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA): The Best Nature & Parks
One of the most historic cities in America, Philadelphia is an ideal place to spend a weekend - preferably a long one. Be sure to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed. Both are part of Independence National Historic Park. Philadelphia also boasts some outstanding art museums, including the Rodin Museum. The Franklin Institute Science Museum is one of many area attractions honoring the life and work of Benjamin Franklin, the city's most famous ambassador. After digesting all of that history, be sure you save room for a classic Philly cheese steak sandwich.
Restaurants in Philadelphia
1. Wissahickon Valley Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderer2662 - North Potomac, United States
Wissahickon park is a beautiful wooded park with hiking trails and a creek to splash around in. It’s a great place for a fun afternoon with kids. But we recently attended a wedding at the Valley Green Inn - tucked into the park, right in the creek bank. What a nice place for a wedding!
2. John F. Collins Park
3. PHS Pop Up Garden South Street
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Pop Up Garden, located near the corner of 15th and South, will feature delicious food, refreshing drinks and exciting events from The Royal Tavern and friends, featuring delicious food and botanical inspired cocktails. At night, the garden will be illuminated by Moroccan-style fixtures, twinkling lights strung through the Mulberry tree, and a variety of plants that will “glow” in the dark.
4. Cira Green
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
5. Fairmount Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 284 reviews
One of the world's largest municipal parks, a sprawling 9,200 acres contains several million trees and America's oldest zoo.
Reviewed By DMarshall2014 - Philadelphia, United States
Warm sunny day, have a picnic and enjoy the fabulous view... Now that spring is here, many restaurants have takeout....
6. Smith Memorial Park
7. Philadelphia Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,768 reviews
Animals are on the move like never before at Philadelphia Zoo with Zoo360, a first-in-the-world system of trails passing through treetops, crossing over pathways & connecting habitats, giving animals like amazing big cats, majestic primates & marvelous meerkats the opportunities to travel & explore. Visit our baby western lowland gorillas, giraffes, hippos, polar bear, white rhino, zebras, red pandas, Amur tigers & more at America’s first Zoo. Explore a 42 acre Victorian garden & enjoy award-winning exhibits like KeyBank Big Cat Falls, PECO Primate Reserve, McNeil Avian Center & KidZooU, a wildlife academy that offers dynamic displays, rare breeds & hands-on experiences. The Zoo is one of the region's foremost conservation organizations & home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare & endangered. By connecting people with wildlife, Philadelphia Zoo creates joyful discovery & inspires action for animals & habitats. Philadelphia Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
Reviewed By scout1246 - Bechtelsville, United States
Been going since I was a youngster and every time I go, I have such a fun time. There's a new lion and tiger exhibit, a huge monkey house, an amazing polar bear exhibit-just to name a few opportunities to see the animal world. Expect to spend at least three hours-well worth the time.
8. Independence National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,953 reviews
One of the most famous square miles in the United States, the park is home to the Liberty Bell, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Independence Hall.
Reviewed By 907blaked - Tampa, United States
Our day 1 involved an afternoon visit to the National Constitution Center and to the Christ Church Burial Grounds to see Ben Franklin's grave. Our day 2 was a Sunday in November: Breakfast at Colombe Coffee Roasters; Liberty Bell (right when it opened at 9am); Independence Hall 10:20am tour (tickets reserved in advance, picked up at visitors center at 8:30am); Supreme Court Chamber in Old City Hall; American Philosophical Society Museum; West Wing; Congress Hall tour; Benjamin Franklin Museum; Franklin Court Printing Office; Lunch at National Mechanics; and Museum of the American Revolution.
9. Wyck Historic House, Farm, and Garden
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Wyck is a National Historic Landmark house, garden, and farm in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia that served as the ancestral home to one Philadelphia family for nine generations (1690-1973). Here, traditional Quaker culture blended with a passion for innovation. The people who lived and worked at Wyck expressed these values through their commitment to education, horticulture, natural history, and preservation. Today, the Wyck Association connects this family and its rich history to our community through programs that focus on history, horticulture, and urban agriculture, using the past as inspiration for the present. Our 2.5-acre, centuries-old site plays an essential role in the life of our 21st-century urban neighborhood, using buildings, landscape, and collections to provide educational, cultural, and nutritional resources for our neighbors and visitors.
10. Morris Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 451 reviews
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is a historic public garden and educational institution. It promotes an understanding of the relationship between plants, people and place through programs that integrate science, art and the humanities.
Reviewed By Terrie1470
First thought was breathtaking absolutely amazing. This takes hours to fully look around take pics stroll through have a picnic just take in the natural beauty If you visit the area a must see experience.
