Philadelphia · Philadelphia County, PA
Free things to do in Philadelphia
Scout analyzed 136 Philadelphia places and surfaced the ones that actually fit free.
Places analyzed
136
Matches
24
Typical spend
$100
Typical visit
1.7 hr
Best neighborhoods for free
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Fairmount
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits.
Washington Square West
Attico Rooftop
Attico Rooftop is suitable for an evening drink and small plates, possibly as a pre-dinner spot or a nightcap. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for drinks and a few small plates over 1.5 hours.
Arts & Culture
Brandywine Museum of Art
Gristmill-turned-museum with paintings by Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth & others plus big windows & views.
Logan Square
Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps
Iconic stairs from the movie "Rocky" providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city.
Callowhill
Underground Arts
Vibrant venue hosting music, comedy, poetry, theater & other performances from emerging artists.
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
Logan Square
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Historic Victorian museum offers 19th- & 20th-century American works, plus a fine art school & cafe.
Bella Vista
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs.
Fairmount Park
Please Touch Museum
A large environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions, plus an on-site cafe.
Center City East
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
Society Hill
Washington Square
City park with memorials to General George Washington & unknown soldiers of the American Revolution.
Fishtown
The Fillmore Philadelphia
This large, industrial-style place with a full bar & balconies showcases a lineup of music artists.
Logan Square
Rodin Museum
Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris.
South Philadelphia West
FDR Park
Large urban park offering a golf course, sports fields, fishing lakes & the American Swedish Museum.
Chestnut Hill
Woodmere Smith Hall
This museum housed in a 19th-century Victorian mansion showcases the art & artists of Philadelphia.
Logan Square
JFK Plaza (Love Park)
Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture.
Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park
Historic, big park with walking trails, sports fields, gardens, public art & a reservoir.
Sports & Recreation
Raven's Claw Golf Club
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.
Sports & Recreation
Bella Vista Golf Course
Outdoors
Pennypack Park
Creekside park with multi-use trails & an outdoor bandstand, plus historic houses & a farm.
Outdoors
Ridley Creek State Park
Green oasis of woodlands & meadows offering hiking, fishing & picnicking from sunrise to sunset.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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What Scout found
- 60 of the 136 analyzed Philadelphia places fit free.
- 65% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 0% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Romantic, Social, Upscale.
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