Philadelphia Official Visitors Guide - Spring/Summer 2024

Looking for more outdoor adventures in Philadelphia? Venture to Wissahickon Valley Park, located in the northwest section of the city, where wayfarers can hike, bike, run, bird-watch, and horseback ride throughout 50 miles of nature.

ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST URBAN PARK SYSTEMS, FAIRMOUNT PARK IS A VAST OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND SPANNING OVER 2,000 GREEN ACRES WITH 63 INDIVIDUAL PARKS, MORE THAN 200 HISTORICAL BUILDINGS, IMPRESSIVE PUBLIC ART, AND MORE.

SHOFUSO CULTURAL CENTER

Built using traditional techniques and materials, the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center is an art-filled house and tea garden, nestled under a decades-old weeping cherry tree.

SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND

Enjoy free family-friendly fun at Smith Memorial Playground, offering expansive play areas, a 60-foot giant wooden slide, and children’s programming.

THE MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents premier artists and festivals in a world-class outdoor amphitheater. The 2024 season of concerts sees the Roots Picnic, The Avett Brothers, Tate McRae, Lake Street Dive, and others take the stage.

FAIRMOUNT PARK HORTICULTURE CENTER

Nestled in West Fairmount Park, the Horticulture Center is a modern exhibition hall and greenhouse that invites visitors to explore its lush grounds, blending history and natural beauty.

SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL

Popular with bikers, runners, and walkers is the section of the Schuylkill River Trail (pronounced SKOO-kill for out-of-towners) that cuts through the city and journeys along the Manayunk Towpath, Kelly Drive, Boathouse Row, and the Schuylkill Banks.

Want to run like the real-life Rocky Balboa? Boxers’ Trail is a nearly 4-mile running path in East Fairmount Park where Muhammad Ali challenged Joe Frazier to a rematch in the ring.