Philadelphia · Philadelphia County, PA
Cheap things to do in Philadelphia
Scout analyzed 135 Philadelphia places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
135
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Best neighborhoods for cheap day out
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Old City
Revolution House
This New American eatery offers creative fare & outdoor seating amid rustic, reclaimed decor.
Logan Square
Sister Cities Park
City park with a 10-geyser fountain as well as a Children’s Discovery Garden & a toy-boat pond.
Rittenhouse Square
VINYL
Fishtown
Johnny Brenda's
Compact, bi-level indie rock venue also offering craft beers & seasonal American eats.
Midtown Village
Time
Stylish whiskey bar offering a menu of classic pub fare, live music & dancing upstairs.
Fitler Square
Schuylkill River Park
This park runs along the river & offers a playground, paved paths, sports areas, a pool & a dog run.
Holmesburg
Pleasant Hill Park
Society Hill
Washington Square
City park with memorials to General George Washington & unknown soldiers of the American Revolution.
South Philadelphia West
FDR Park
Large urban park offering a golf course, sports fields, fishing lakes & the American Swedish Museum.
Logan Square
JFK Plaza (Love Park)
Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture.
University City
World Cafe Live
Multilevel music hall in a former art deco factory serving seasonal American fare.
Spring Garden
SOUTH Restaurant & Jazz Club
New takes on Southern fare & deep whiskey list served in hip digs, with live jazz in adjacent room.
Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park
Historic, big park with walking trails, sports fields, gardens, public art & a reservoir.
Sports & Recreation
Raven's Claw Golf Club
Society Hill
Mirage Lounge Philadelphia
Family
The Funplex
Family-fun center with outdoor amusements & waterpark plus indoor arcade, Go-Karts, bowling & more.
Cooper Grant
Adventure Aquarium
Massive aquarium with a 3D theater, plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel.
Bella Vista
Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery
This coffeehouse serves organic beverages & treats in a spare space lined with local artwork.
Old City
Coffee Zeit
Rittenhouse Square
Elixr Coffee Roasters
Single-origin, hand-poured brews & espresso drinks offered up in an eco-friendly marble & wood cafe.
Pennsport
Herman's Coffee
Cafe & roaster in former auto repair shop serving coffee & espresso, pastries & espresso cocktails.
Center City West
El Techo
Sports & Recreation
Bella Vista Golf Course
Logan Square
SkyHigh
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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