Barrington Things to Do

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

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

Congregation Beth Yeshua is a Messianic Jewish Synagogue. Messianic Judaism celebrates the belief that Yeshua (Jesus) is the Jewish Messiah. This concept might seem contradictory because historically, many Jewish people have... more

The All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors was commissioned in 1927 by Pennsylvania's African-American legislator, Samuel Beecher Hart. Created by Swiss sculptor J. Otto Schweizer, the memorial was to be a tribute to... more