PHILADELPHIA

“Philadelphia surprises people. It reveals its multifaceted, captivating personality to them block by block, mural by mural, garden by garden, neighborhood by neighborhood. Philadelphia delivers on our promise of an urban, main street, foodie, historic, cultural, cool, eye-opening, independent experience. It’s one destination, five counties, countless things to do.” - visitphilly.com

The city of Philadelphia embodies so much of America’s history. There are numerous fantastic attractions for visitors to explore, learn, and appreciate the country’s past.
Independence National Historical Park, also known as the birthplace of American democracy, is home to Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, New Hall Military Museum, Franklin Court, Bishop White House and the Graff House.
The Liberty Bell Center is the Independence National Historical Park’s most visited and most famous attraction.
Independence Visitor Center is the perfect place to start your visit to historic Philly.
Featured in the movie, Rocky, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is also home to more than 200 galleries and more than 300,000 works of art spanning 2,000 years.
The Rocky Statue and the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are two of the most famous attractions in Philly and a must-see for visitors.
While you’re in Philadelphia, stop by the Betsy Ross House, where the American flag was made by Betsy Ross herself.
Experience the city’s past at the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent.
Make sure to visit the 19th-century boat houses that make up Boathouse Row. These picturesque houses line the Schuylkill River and are even more beautiful at night.
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the oldest art museum in the country and is a must-see for anyone who appreciates art.
The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest science museums in the country. This massive museum features amazing exhibits, an IMAX theatre and a planetarium.
Franklin Square is a wonderful park to visit and showcases a Philly-themed miniature golf course, a restored marble fountain, playgrounds, an old-fashioned carousel featuring famous Philly horses and a delicious burger joint.
Visit the impressive National Constitution Center - the world’s only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution.
See a show at the stunningly beautiful Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

One of the largest public art collections in the country lives in Philadelphia. These works can be admired at places like Dream Garden, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens and Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center.
Take an architecture tour of the city that has almost 100 buildings that have been designated National Historic Landmarks.
Visit the different neighborhoods of Philadelphia - each offers its own unique experience to visitors and showcases a wide array of places to dine, shop, drink, and explore the city’s culture.
See the gorgeous displays of horticulture art at Longwood Gardens.
Have a picnic or take a stroll through Fairmount Park where you’ll have a view of the Schuylkill River, Boathouse Row and the Philadelphia Zoo.
Over the summer months the Penn’s Landing Marina is transformed into an urban park. Spruce Street Harbor Park is a local favorite pop-up summertime village, with an urban beach and boardwalk, floating restaurant, beer garden and more.
Philly is known for its beer gardens. Frankford Hall, Morgan’s Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, The Oval and Independence Beer Garden are some local favorites.
East Passyunk Avenue is referred to by locals as the city’s “restaurant row”. Here you’ll find excellent Mexican and sushi restaurants, amazing Italian eateries (what this street is famous for) and the nationally-known across-the-street cheesesteak rivals.
On East Passyunk Avenue you’ll also find eclectic boutiques, coffee shops, vintage clothing stores and gastropubs.
The Bourse is a 105-year-old historic Victorian building, which is now a mall with restaurants and specialty shops.
Reading Terminal Market, a food lover’s paradise, is America’s oldest farmers’ market and the number one most visited attraction in Philadelphia.
Nightlife in Philly is a guaranteed great time. Dance and dine in Old City, have drinks in South Philadelphia and catch a live jazz show in Northern Liberties.
Philadelphia offers a list of places to taste delicious brews at local breweries, experience carefully crafted cocktails, root for the local teams at sports bars, and dance the night away at a dance club.

Corporate Events

Philadelphia - a city rich with history, educational facilities, fantastic cultural attractions, vibrant nightlife and endless choices for activities, is also a city that prides itself on hospitality.

Unique event venues and more than 30,000 hotel rooms are available for your group or event.

For smaller corporate events, Philadelphia has a long list of places to choose from.

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Citizens Bank Park, the beautiful Villanova University Conference Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Starr Restaurants and The Franklin Institute are a few of the many incredible venues perfect for your event.

Some of Philly’s most iconic historical landmarks are just a short walk away from the world-class Pennsylvania Convention Center. This award-winning architectural gem has is a dynamic, high-tech comfortable space perfect for large events.

Student Interests

Public University:

Temple University

Private Colleges & Universities:

Chestnut Hill College

Curtis Institute of Music

Drexel University

Holy Family University

La Salle University

Moore College of Art & Design

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia University

Saint Joseph’s University

Thomas Jefferson University

University of Pennsylvania

Community College:

Community College of Philadelphia

Photographs used under the Creative Commons license:

Philadelphia Skyline by Dave Rosenblum • Philadelphia Museum of Art and Water Works by Kevin Burkett • Liberty Bell by Céline • Spruce Street Harbor Park by Kevin Jarrett • Boat House Row by b k • Philadelphia Bourse Building by Thomas • Love in Philadelphia by Liana Dunleavy

PHILADELPHIA

The city of Philadelphia embodies so much of America’s history. There are numerous fantastic attractions for visitors to explore, learn, and appreciate the country’s past.

Independence National Historical Park, also known as the birthplace of American democracy, is home to Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, New Hall Military Museum, Franklin Court, Bishop White House and the Graff House.

The Liberty Bell Center is the Independence National Historical Park’s most visited and most famous attraction.

Independence Visitor Center is the perfect place to start your visit to historic Philly.

Featured in the movie, Rocky, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is also home to more than 200 galleries and more than 300,000 works of art spanning 2,000 years.

The Rocky Statue and the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are two of the most famous attractions in Philly and a must-see for visitors.

While you’re in Philadelphia, stop by the Betsy Ross House, where the American flag was made by Betsy Ross herself.

Experience the city’s past at the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent.

Make sure to visit the 19th-century boat houses that make up Boathouse Row. These picturesque houses line the Schuylkill River and are even more beautiful at night.

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the oldest art museum in the country and is a must-see for anyone who appreciates art.

The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest science museums in the country. This massive museum features amazing exhibits, an IMAX theatre and a planetarium.

Franklin Square is a wonderful park to visit and showcases a Philly-themed miniature golf course, a restored marble fountain, playgrounds, an old-fashioned carousel featuring famous Philly horses and a delicious burger joint.

Visit the impressive National Constitution Center - the world’s only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution.

See a show at the stunningly beautiful Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

One of the largest public art collections in the country lives in Philadelphia. These works can be admired at places like Dream Garden, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens and Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center.

Take an architecture tour of the city that has almost 100 buildings that have been designated National Historic Landmarks.

Visit the different neighborhoods of Philadelphia - each offers its own unique experience to visitors and showcases a wide array of places to dine, shop, drink, and explore the city’s culture.

See the gorgeous displays of horticulture art at Longwood Gardens.

Have a picnic or take a stroll through Fairmount Park where you’ll have a view of the Schuylkill River, Boathouse Row and the Philadelphia Zoo.

Over the summer months the Penn’s Landing Marina is transformed into an urban park. Spruce Street Harbor Park is a local favorite pop-up summertime village, with an urban beach and boardwalk, floating restaurant, beer garden and more.

Philly is known for its beer gardens. Frankford Hall, Morgan’s Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, The Oval and Independence Beer Garden are some local favorites.

East Passyunk Avenue is referred to by locals as the city’s “restaurant row”. Here you’ll find excellent Mexican and sushi restaurants, amazing Italian eateries (what this street is famous for) and the nationally-known across-the-street cheesesteak rivals.

On East Passyunk Avenue you’ll also find eclectic boutiques, coffee shops, vintage clothing stores and gastropubs.

The Bourse is a 105-year-old historic Victorian building, which is now a mall with restaurants and specialty shops.

Reading Terminal Market, a food lover’s paradise, is America’s oldest farmers’ market and the number one most visited attraction in Philadelphia.

Nightlife in Philly is a guaranteed great time. Dance and dine in Old City, have drinks in South Philadelphia and catch a live jazz show in Northern Liberties.

Philadelphia offers a list of places to taste delicious brews at local breweries, experience carefully crafted cocktails, root for the local teams at sports bars, and dance the night away at a dance club.