Philadelphia Off The Beaten Path

  • In the Kid Zone
      In the Kid Zone
    by missmommy19
  • Hippos in love!!
      Hippos in love!!
    by missmommy19
  • A very rare blue lobster
      A very rare blue lobster
    by missmommy19

Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Philadelphia

  • Pennypack Park, Philadelphia

    1. Pennypack Park

    Many historic structures are still intact throughout Pennypack Park. In 1697, the Pennypack Bridge, one of the oldest stone bridges still in use in the United States, was built on King's Highway, now...   more
  • Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia

    2. Eastern State Penitentiary

    The Eastern State Penitentiary was a place I'd driven by 50 or so times as I have friends that live nearby, but I had never taken the time to make a proper visit till this spring, and am very glad I...   more
  • Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia

    3. Longwood Gardens

    One of the world's premier destinations for horticulturists and non-gardeners alike, it encompasses 20 outdoor gardens, 20 indoor gardens, four acres of heated greenhouses and 11,000 different types...   more
  • Lancaster County, Philadelphia

    4. Lancaster County

    When we were looking for things to do in Philly, we stumbled upon some guided "Amish Country Tours". Figuring this would be as good a chance as any to see what the Amish are all about, we took the...   more
  • Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5. Valley Forge

    1) This place is of historic interest, strangely enough, because of what DIDN'T happen here. Namely, in the winter of 1777-1778, the Continental Army did NOT fall apart, as it very easily could have....   more
  • Camden Attractions, Philadelphia

    6. Camden Attractions

    Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ was completely renovated in 2005. Open daily from 9:30-5pm it is well worth a visit. 200,000 square feet of shark tunnels, hippos, free-flying birds and sea life from...   more
  • Fairmont Park, Philadelphia

    7. Fairmont Park

    Located in Fairmount Park, the largest city park in the US, are the Fairmount Park Mansions. These seven eighteenth and early nineteenth century historic homes were established as rural retreats by...   more
  • Lahaska - Peddlers Village, Philadelphia

    8. Lahaska - Peddlers Village

    Peddler's Village in Lahaska (waaaaay outside Philly) was one of my favorite haunts as a child. There are plenty of cute little shops that have been there for years. It's somewhat spoiled by the fact...   more
  • New Hope, Philadelphia

    9. New Hope

    Since 1957 there has been an antique car show in the summer in New Hope. I think the show was canceled in 2004, so I'm not sure if it will be held in 2005 or not. The only show I can find in New Hope...   more
  • Calder Museum, Philadelphia

    10. Calder Museum

    There are so many interesting works here. Actually this rightly called "Calders on the Parkway." It is a series of outdoor installations along Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The museum, when it is...   more
  • Brandywine River Museum, Philadelphia

    11. Brandywine River Museum

    This is the place where three generations of the Wyeth family created their art work, and the collection for their work here is unsurpassed anywhere else. You can see their art work, you can visit...   more
  • St. John Neumann, Philadelphia

    12. St. John Neumann

  • Curtis Publishing Building lobby, Philadelphia

    13. Curtis Publishing Building lobby

    We went into the Curtis Publishing building to see the mosaic by Maxfield Parrish. It's amazing but I wanted to add a tip about the rest of the lobby. It's...   more
  • One More Reason to Come to Heinz NWR, Philadelphia

    14. One More Reason to Come to Heinz NWR

    For the first time in almost 200 years, eagles are nesting within the city limits of...   more
  • One More Reason to Come to Heinz NWR, Philadelphia

    15. One More Reason to Come to Heinz NWR

    For the first time in almost 200 years, eagles are nesting within the city limits of...   more
  • Newtown, PA, Philadelphia

    16. Newtown, PA

    Check out this little main street town North of Philadelphia. Lots of restaurants and shopping, a historical movie theatre and art.Check out their website for a...   more
  • Tour the Murals of the Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia

    17. Tour the Murals of the Mural Arts Program

    "The Mural Arts Program has produced over 2,700 murals throughout Philadelphia--more murals than any other city in the world. These murals have become a...   more
  • Hershey Antique Car Show and Swap Meet in October, Philadelphia

    18. Hershey Antique Car Show and Swap Meet in October

    The Eastern Division AACA National Fall Meet takes place each year during the 1st full week in October. The Hershey Region began hosting the show in 1955 and...   more
  • FDR skate park. Under I 95...., Philadelphia

    19. FDR skate park. Under I 95....

    FDR skate park. Under I 95. With the X-Games in town, this park is hoppin.Go to:http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~blathrop/fdrsplash.htmlGreat websight !Directions:The...   more
  • Parrish in a Lobby!, Philadelphia

    20. Parrish in a Lobby!

    Located right past the front doors of this building is a gorgeous tiffany glass mosaic by none other than Maxfield Parrish. It's called The Dream Garden and...   more
  • Relax with Nature for a Few Hours, Philadelphia

    21. Relax with Nature for a Few Hours

    Philly's main attractions are its urban ones, and there's no doubt but that you can spend several days of frentic sight-seeing and fun from morning till...   more
  • Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia

    22. Dawson Street Pub

    Dawson Street Pub is a real find. Manayunk was a run town suburb of Philly but has undergone a transformation to become a getaway for yuppies tired of spending...   more
  • Reading Terminal/Market East Station, Center City, Philadelphia

    23. Reading Terminal/Market East Station, Center City

    The Reading Terminal was constructed from 1891 to 1893 on the site of a market that had existed since 1653. The facility, when completed, was eight stories tall...   more
  • Academy of Music & the Music Walk of Fame, Philadelphia

    24. Academy of Music & the Music Walk of Fame

    The American Academy of Music building on Broad Street just south of Philadelphia City Hall is known as the oldest Opera House in America still used as a music...   more
  • Poland on the Delaware, Philadelphia

    25. Poland on the Delaware

    In the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, you'll find a wealth of Polish delicacies in a tiny enclave of row houses just minutes from center city. Start...   more

  • Philadelphia Hotels

    102 Hotels in Philadelphia

    430 Reviews and Opinions

  • Ask a Question

    Got a question about Philadelphia? Get an answer from our Location locals and frequent travelers
Unique Places in Philadelphia
  • Show Prices
  • Show Prices
  • Show Prices
  • Show Prices

View all Philadelphia hotels

Instant Answers: Philadelphia

Get an instant answer from local experts and frequent travelers

108 travelers online now

Comments

Save up to 50% off Hotels Everyday
Expedia.com Photos, Reviews and the Guaranteed Lowest Prices
Save up to 50% on hotels.
Hotwire.com Hotwire: Get a 4-star hotel for a 2-star price.

Sponsored Links

Philadelphia Travel Guide

Philadelphia Off The Beaten Path

Reviews and photos of Philadelphia off the beaten path posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Philadelphia sightseeing.

Philadelphia Map

Map of Philadelphia

Experience Philadelphia

  • 2,086 Tips
  • 4,049 Photos
  • 4 Videos
  • 1,835 members live here
  • 1,206 Travel Answers

Best Hotels

Highest Star Rating Hotels

Best VT Value Hotels

View all Philadelphia hotels

Top Philadelphia Writers

acemj profile photo

Fantastic Philly! My homebase.

 Quick, name the top five cities in the world for great food! What did you come up with? New York? Paris? Hong Kong? London? San Francisco? Madrid? Singapore? What about Philadelphia? Did you know... 

VeronicaG profile photo

PHILADELPHIA--Brotherly Love And More

 Philadelphia is a spectacular city to visit! It is welcoming and loaded with history! We live closer to New York City, but it's Philadephia we prefer. A marvelous Spring Flower Show is presented at... 

bct341 profile photo

Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley

 Ok, no matter where I go.. or where I live, I will always be from the Philadelphia area. Like any city, it has its pros and cons. But, it has a great mixture of old and new, historic and modern,... 

Sue08080 profile photo

City of Brotherly Love

 Philadelphia is my "almost" home. As we live only 20 minutes away, we spend a lot of time here. I hope to add many tips about this beautiful, charming and very manageable city. 

Pawtuxet profile photo

PHILADELPHIA

 Philadelphia is a collection of wonderful neighborhoods of all sizes, vintage, and description. I found the city to be very "human" in much of its scale...and rather quiet by comparison to Boston or... 

View all rated pages

View newest pages

Build your own Philadelphia page

Click here for best deals for Philadelphia

Book now for big savings!
Hotels.com Outstanding choice of hotels all over the world at fantastic prices.
Hotels Up to 50% off!
www.priceline.com Great Low Prices, Pictures, and Guest Reviews. Book Now!
Book without the gamble!
Tingo.com If prices drop after you book, Get Money Back automatically!
Book now official website
Loewshotels.com Plan your trips ahead, book direct! Best rate guaranteed here.

Sponsored Links