Philadelphia Things to Do

Open to the public virtually every day of the year, the exhibits in the center are on display for all the ages. This non-profit organization tries to reach out to the masses with its educational seminars as well as workshops th... more

After a long day of enjoying Philadelphia's public transportation, why not stop off at SEPTAs Transit Museum Store and see how things got the way they are today? There's a restored PTC (Philadelphia Transportation Company) trol... more

The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science was founded in 1821 in the historic Carpenters' Hall and is the oldest college of pharmacy in the United States. This rich heritage allows the Marvin Samson Center for the Histor... more

The Philadelphia Doll Museum is home to one of the world's premier collections of black dolls, with more than 300 dolls from the early 19th century on display. Other highlights include European and American folk arts, doll arti... more

Sterling maintains a 24-hour, 7-day operation for on-demand charters with a convenient downtown location on the Philadelphia waterfront. Take your party on a tour of the area from above, or zip over to Atlantic City to hit the... more

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… Philadelphia zoo which was very nice containing with different types of the species of birds and animals… continue reading »

You could call Philadelphia one big campus, with 27 degree-granting institutions within city limits and 50,000 annual college graduates. The oldest and most prestigious university is Penn. This private, coeducational Ivy... more

Try The Melting Pot for a unique dining experience. This all-fondue restaurant features three delicious salads, four varieties of cheese fondue, and two lighter styles. Veggies are crisp and fresh, and ready for dipping. Main d... more

Xando is your traditional coffee house equipped with sofas, lounging chairs, oddly-shaped tables and artwork-covered walls. It is a cozy atmosphere in which you can enjoy a variety of coffee drinks. After mid-afternoon, the bar... more

The Old City neighborhood's Indian offering in the form of Karma doesn't disappoint. While the 'tandoor' fare is the mother of all comfort foods, Lamb Chettinad and Chicken Do Pyaaza are succulent albeit spicy. Vegetarians also... more