Philadelphia · Philadelphia County, PA
Things to do alone in Philadelphia
Scout analyzed 135 Philadelphia places and surfaced the ones that actually fit solo.
Places analyzed
135
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for solo
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits.
Old City
Revolution House
This New American eatery offers creative fare & outdoor seating amid rustic, reclaimed decor.
Rittenhouse Square
VINYL
Center City West
The Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Collection of over 20,000 unusual, unique anatomical specimens in a museum of medical history.
Arts & Culture
Brandywine Museum of Art
Gristmill-turned-museum with paintings by Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth & others plus big windows & views.
Fishtown
Johnny Brenda's
Compact, bi-level indie rock venue also offering craft beers & seasonal American eats.
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.
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
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.
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.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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