Barclay-Kingston Things to Do

In 1745, sheds served the purpose of providing merchants with a place to gather and sell their merchandise consisting of food and wares. Fire engine houses or headhouses were located at the end of these sheds. This one happens... more

The Wachovia Complex has hosted some of this country's biggest events over the past 32 years. From NHL to NBA championships with the Flyers and Sixers, to Dorothy Hamill's first appearance with the Ice Capades and Elvis Presley... more

The Old First Reformed Church is one of the earliest German Reformed Churches in America. Established by Rev. George Michael Weiss in 1727, the present structure is the third church on this site and was dedicated in 1837. In 18... more

The Pennsylvania Ballet, founded in 1963 by Barbara Weisberger, a protégé of George Balanchine, performs its annual season at the Academy of Music and the Merriam. Besides repertory favorites from Lars Lubovitch and Balanchine,... more

The most famous touring concert pianist in the world, 22-year-old Lang Lang, trained at the Curtis, one of the country's finest music schools, housed in a rambling historic limestone mansion with its own theater. Eightee... more

Logan Circle features some of the most exquisite flower beds in Philadelphia. Swann Memorial Fountain is a spectacular feature of this circle. In summer, children play in the fountain while adults take a break on the benches. N... more

The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia was established in 1796 under the supervision of Joseph Priestly, an English scientist and Unitarian minister. It was also the first church in North America to call itself Unitarian. T... more

The only monument dedicated to honor the memories of unknown Revolutionary War soldiers was originally used as a Potter's Field, where the poor and indigent were buried. Although Philadelphia is not known as a battleground, thi... more

Philadelphia's City Hall was once the tallest building in the world and remains the tallest masonry building in use today. This famous landmark is made of granite, limestone, marble, and brick and is adorned with over 250 ornat... more

This 1976 Claes Oldenburg sculpture carries the same bit of quirk found in many of his other works about the city. If you take a stroll through Philadelphia, you'll find it is not that odd to find a 20-foot tall, red clothespin... more