Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
Places to go in Philadelphia
31 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Cira Green
Urban green space featuring grassy spots, skyline vistas, a burger joint & outdoor activities.
129 S 30th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Clark Park
Over 300 mature trees are found in this 1895 community park which was formerly a military hospital.
4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Dilworth Park
Modern urban park with a splash fountain, cafe & seasonal events like outdoor movies & ice skating.
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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East Fairmount Park
2839 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
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Fairmount Park
Historic, big park with walking trails, sports fields, gardens, public art & a reservoir.
Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
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FDR Park
Large urban park offering a golf course, sports fields, fishing lakes & the American Swedish Museum.
1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
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Franklin Square
Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint.
200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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High Rocks Vista
150 Tory Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947, USA
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JFK Plaza (Love Park)
Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture.
1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Dedicated to preserving the Tinicum Marsh, this refuge offers hiking trails & a visitor center.
8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
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Kids Castle Central Park
108-acre area with trails, athletic facilities & open space, plus a unique, castle-style playscape.
425 Wells Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901, USA
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Logan Square
Traffic circle center features a large fountain with whimsical statuary & garden areas with benches.
200 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
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Marsh Creek State Park
The 1,727-acre park contains Marsh Creek Lake offers fishing & boating, ice skating & ice-boating.
675 Park Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335, USA
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Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
Afternoon destination drawing nature-lovers with its collection of flora on a 19th-century estate.
100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118, USA
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Natural Lands' Stroud Preserve
454 N Creek Rd, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
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Penn Treaty Park
This 7-acre park alongside the water offers a playground, picnic areas & outdoor concerts.
1301 N Beach St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
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Pennypack Park
Creekside park with multi-use trails & an outdoor bandstand, plus historic houses & a farm.
Pennypack Trail, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
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Pleasant Hill Park
Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
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Ralph Stover State Park
45-acres of woods bisected by Tohickon Creek, offering rock-climbing, boating, hiking & fishing.
6011 State Park Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947, USA
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Ridley Creek State Park
Green oasis of woodlands & meadows offering hiking, fishing & picnicking from sunrise to sunset.
1023 Sycamore Mills Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
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Rittenhouse Square
Iconic green space with walkways, flowerbeds & a reflecting pool hosting frequent events & markets.
1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
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Schuylkill Banks
Riverside park featuring a jogging/biking trail, plus benches, a 9/11 memorial & skyline views.
2501 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
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Schuylkill River Park
This park runs along the river & offers a playground, paved paths, sports areas, a pool & a dog run.
300 S 25th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
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Sister Cities Park
City park with a 10-geyser fountain as well as a Children’s Discovery Garden & a toy-boat pond.
210 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA