Local Attractions

With so much to do in the city and so little space to type it all, we've included a list of some of our favorite activities. If nothing suits your interest or tastes, check out the Weekend section of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

FREE, FREE, FREE!
Go to the top of City Hall and walk around under William Penn's Feet. Reservations are helpful during the early part of the day. Broad and Market Streets.
(215)686-1776 

Browse Borders Bookstore
1727 Walnut St. 7am-10pm. To find out if they are hosting any guest musicians, poets, or authors, call (215)668-7400.

Mingle with Monet, Rodin, and Picasso at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. $10 Admission Mon.-Sat. By donation every Sunday.

Relive the tapping of the Raven at the Edgar Allan Poe House.
7th and Spring Garden
(215)597-8780
http://www.nps.gov/edal

Unearth Philadelphia's Historic Past.
Visit Independence Hall, the Independence Visitor's Center, the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church (where George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Betsy Ross worshiped), the Graff House (where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence) and more!
http://www.historic.philly.com

Visit the Atwater Kent Museum, a museum dedicated to preserving Philadelphia's history.
Located at 155 7th Street.
(215)685-4830*
http://www.philadelphiahistory.org

Go to Fairmount Park(behind the art museum) to walk, jog, bike, rollerblade(rentals available), play frisbee, or to picnic.
Kelly Drive
(215) 685-0060
http://www.phila.gov/fairpark

There are plenty of art galleries in Old Town to explore, many of them displaying the talent of local artists.

A FEW MORE FAVORITES...
Penn's Landing offers not only a view of the river, but also a number of festivals and performances (some are free).
601 N. Columbus Blvd.
(215)629-3200
http://www.pennslandingcorp.com

Walk on the wild side
at the Philadelphia Zoo.
3400 W. Girard Ave.
(215) 243-1100
http://www.philadelphiazoo.org

New Jersey State Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ
(800)616-5297
http://www.njaquarium.org

SPORTS
The Wachovia Center and Veterans Stadium are located at Broad St. and Pattison Ave. features a wide range of sporting events.

To call for more info or to order tickets for your favorite sporting event, call the numbers below or see the listed websites.

Eagles:
(215) 463-5500
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com

Flyers:
(215)465-4500
http://www.philadelphiaflyers.com

Phillies
(215) 463-1000
http://www.phillies.com

Sixers:
(215)339-7676
http://www.nba.com/sixers/