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Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia delivers one destination, five counties and countless things to do: fascinating museums, vibrant parks, national historic sites and famous (and delicious) food. Yo, welcome to Philly!

Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week & Weekend

Center City District Restaurant Week, Philadelphia Fringe Festival, La Feria del Barrio and more, September 3 to 8, 2024.

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A season-by-season guide to the top events in the City of Brotherly Love.

Experience Philadelphia

Experiences

Things to Do

Aerial of the Philadelphia skyline and the Philadelphia Museum of Art

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An aerial view of the exhibits at Philadelphia's Science History Institute

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A father and daughter explore the Your Brain exhibit at The Franklin Institute. They stand behind an enlarged metal head while the dad points to something in the distance.

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One person leads another through the mosaics at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.

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Liberty Bell in Philadelphia

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Two people sit at the bar in Kalaya and cheers cocktails while smiling at each other.

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A family walks through the ruins at Chanticleer

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A graphic for Little Freedom Libraries

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Experiences

Food & Drink

Three people stand in a group outside John's Water Ice laughing and eating water ice and ice cream.

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People walk through Reading Terminal Market near DiNic's counter.

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Man and woman eating at Campo's Cheesesteaks

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Rice, naan and a variety of Indian dishes are displayed on a table with a yellow table cloth.

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Down North Pizza

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A delicious-looking assortment of catfish, mashed potatoes, hush puppies and dipping sauces sit on a wooden plate at SOUTH.

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Two people sit at a firepit and cheers their beverages at Assembly Rooftop Lounge.

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Free Hotel Parking + Choose-Your-Own Adventure Perks

Book the Visit Philly Overnight Package and get free hotel parking and choose-your-own-adventure perks, including tickets to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Franklin Institute, or the National Constitution Center and the Museum of the American Revolution.

Experiences

Events

Performers on stage at the Mexican Independence Day Festival

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The exterior of Eastern State Penitentiary, with people biking in the foreground, in Philadelphia

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A creepy clown reaches its hand toward the viewer during Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary.

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A father carries a large pumpkin on his shoulder and a child carries a small pumpkin in their hands while walking through a pumpkin patch at Shady Brook Farm. In the background, people sit on a wagon for a wagon ride.

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Buy Two Nights, Get a Third Free

Let’s face it: A lifetime isn’t enough to see and do the best of Greater Philadelphia — but a three-day stay is an awesome place to start. Buy two Philly hotel nights, get one free? Yes, please…

Essential Philadelphia

Liberty Bell in Philadelphia

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The Rocky Steps

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Attraction

Man and woman eating at Campo's Cheesesteaks

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People walk through Reading Terminal Market near DiNic's counter.

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Philadelphia's Historic District Philadelphia's Historic District Philadelphia's Historic District

Neighborhood

Visitors outside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Attraction

LOVE Statue LOVE Statue LOVE Statue

Attraction

The owners of Queen & Rook Game Cafe play Jenga in front of a bookcase full of games in Philadelphia

Black- & Brown-Owned Businesses Black- & Brown-Owned Businesses Black- & Brown-Owned Businesses

Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens

Attraction

Valley Forge National Historical Park Valley Forge National Historical Park Valley Forge National Historical Park

Attraction Support Black- & Brown-Owned Businesses

Community

Eight people smile and pose for a photo together while attending the ODUNDE Festival in Philadelphia. Four wear straw hats and most wear colorful patterned clothing.

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Chef Diana-Widjojo of Rice and Sambal poses for a photo in her restaurant while wearing a black chef jacket.

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Man displaying shoes at Blue Sole Shoes

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Francesca & Nicholas of Mural City Cellars standing in front of beer and wine

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Amy Ko and Churro at ham + bone

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Five hands holding bread dipping into a dish at the center of a table

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The colorful China Gate at night in Philadelphia's Chinatown

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