Popular places to visit
University of Pennsylvania
Walk around the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top college in Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention center in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Rittenhouse Square
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Rittenhouse Square, a popular green space in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Wells Fargo Center
Catch an event at Wells Fargo Center during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
Liberty Bell Center
Set in the historical heart of the city, this glass pavilion that houses America’s symbol of independence is one of the most visited sights in Philadelphia.
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Other neighborhoods around Southwest Philadelphia
South Philadelphia
Travelers choose South Philadelphia for its live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Citizens Bank Park.
South Philadelphia East
If you're spending time in South Philadelphia East, check out sights like Lincoln Financial Field or Citizens Bank Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at NRG Station or Oregon Station.
University City
Spend some time visiting places like University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology while getting to know University City, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station to see more of the area.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Rittenhouse Square or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Washington Square Park, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
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- Fort Mifflin
- Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center
- University of Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Convention Center
- Lincoln Financial Field
- Rittenhouse Square
- Citizens Bank Park
- Wells Fargo Center
- Liberty Bell Center
- Temple University
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- King of Prussia Mall
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Villanova University
- Big Kahuna's Water Park
- Reading Terminal Market
- Coco Key Water Resort
- Independence Hall
- Drexel University
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Adventure Aquarium
- The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
- Diggerland
- Parx Casino and Racetrack
- Mann Center for the Performing Arts
- City Hall
- Rowan University
- Cherry Hill Mall
- Fairmount Park
- Funplex
- Swarthmore College