Ashland Things to Do

During the day this park is alive with skateboarders, sunbathers and dog walkers; at night couples stroll on romantic walks. The natural sanctuary of lovely trees and green grass is surrounded by one of the city's most upscale... more

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James83 said

… the Independence stuff, and looked at the Liberty bell. Its weird, they search you at all these places, kind… continue reading »

The Franklin Institute Science Museum offers visitors an up close view of science in action. Explore the human heart by going inside a 5,000 square foot Giant Heart, visit a Wright Model Flyer airplane, and be the engineer of a... more

Finnigan's Wake is an enormous Northern Liberties facility that boasts of three bars, a huge dance-floor and spectator area. The raucous, unpretentious patrons (generally in their mid-20's to late 30's) come to soak in traditio... more

Housed in an 18th century granary, this elegant, old brick restaurant Bistro Romano has been a Philadelphia dining mainstay since 1988. Located in the historic Society Hill district, it is a favorite of the local media and rank... more

Since opening in 1996 this Five Spot has remained as one of Philadelphia's most popular venues, featuring live swing music and Cubanismo rhythms, as well as hip hop, R&B and reggae. Originally all-Swing, all the time, the club... more

Maui on the Philadelphia Waterfront is an institution among the 20 and 30-something club-hopping populace. Two major Philadelphia radio stations often broadcast from Maui on weekend nights. Twelve different bars purvey potables... more

A trip to Fluid is a journey into an azure grotto where techno music permeates the air. Fluid's layout lives up to its name. Right angles are hard to find as a multitude of dazzlingly blue arches and curves exist in every nook... more

If Elfreth's Alley leaves you hungry for a taste of more well-to-do Colonial Philadelphia, head for the Powel House. Mayor Samuel Powel and his wife, Elizabeth, hosted every founding father and foreign dignitary around.... more

William White became the first consecrated bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of America during the American Revolutionary War. He was the rector of the historic Christ and St. Peter's Churches—a very public and importan... more