Blackwood Things to Do

There's a oldies song that asks “Where do all the hippest meet? (South Street, South Street).” That's still pretty true, except now instead of hippest, it's hipsters, as well as scenesters, college kids and young hippy-esque fa... more

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 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 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

Old St. Mary's Church was established in 1763 and was the first cathedral of the Diocese of Philadelphia. George Washington, John Adams and other members of the First Continental Congress attended St. Mary's for Sunday Vespers... more

Built between 1698-1700, Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church survives today as the oldest church in Pennsylvania. The church is known as Old Swedes because Swedish pioneers were the first to settle the area in 1646. There is a fine... more

Penn's Landing is a great destination for activities and entertainment in Philadelphia. Formed in 1979, the idea of Penn's Landing was to give the city a place to experience festivals, events and recreation. It is a veritable w... more

The Contributionship, founded in 1752, was another innovation of inventor and statesman Ben Franklin. It was Philadelphia's oldest fire insurance company and fifth in the nation. Usually, if there was a fire in an uninsured hou... 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