Things To Do In Philadelphia | Philly For The Weekend
Things To Do In Philadelphia
Join us for a tour of Philadelphia for a weekend! If it is your first visit to Philadelphia, we offer one-of-a-kind local experiences to top museum and attractions for your first visit to the city of brotherly love.
Top Attractions For A Weekend In Philly!
King of Prussia Mall
Spend your morning shopping at the King of Prussia Mall and experience offerings for every taste and budget. Lunch on your own. Then off to Philadelphia Premium Outlets for an exciting collection of 150 outlet stores from the world’s leading designers and name brands in an outdoor shopping location. It’s great destination for travelers who love to shop!
The Barnes Foundation
The Barnes was founded in 1922 by Dr. Albert Barnes, who made his fortune by creating Argyrol, an antiseptic. The collection contains more than 4000 objects, including over 900 paintings, insured for $25 billion. These are primarily works by Renoir, Matisse, and Cezanne, impressionist masters, but the collection also includes many other paintings by leading European and American Artists, as well as African art, antiquities from China, Egypt and Greece.
Philadelphia Zoo
America’s first Zoo, 42 acres of live animals, grand architecture and Zoo360, a network of see through trails that allow animals to roam around and above zoo grounds. See tigers, orangutans, lemurs and other animals explore above your head and around the zoo. Dine at the Urban Green on your own with fresh food options for all!
Please Touch Museum
“Change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play.” The Please Touch Museum focuses on teaching children through interactive exhibits and special events, mostly aimed at children seven years old and younger.
Big Bus Private Tour
Option 1 – Experience Philadelphia from the top of a modern Double Decker Bus during the day! See the cultural attractions and historic sites.
Tour includes; double decker bus transportation, tour guide, Wednesday, July 15, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, 2 hours, minimum guests-40, $38/pp
Tour includes; mini bus transportation, tour guide, admission, Friday, July 17, 2020, 10:00 am-12:30 pm, 2.5 hours minimum guests-25, $49/pp
Tour includes; mini bus transportation, tour guide, admission, Saturday, July 18, 2020, 1:30 pm-4:00 pm, 2.5 hours minimum guests-25, $49/pp
Option 2 – Tour the City under a starry night.
Tour includes; double decker bus transportation, tour guide, Wednesday, July 15, 7:00pm-9:00 pm, 2 hours, minimum guests-40, $38/pp
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Visit the Philadelphia rocky steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art! One of the best and largest museums in the U.S.! The museum’s holding encompass more than 240,000 works spanning 2,000 years, including pieces from the ancient world, medieval times, the Renaissance, the Impressionist movement and modern day. You can check out paintings by Renoir, van Gogh and Picasso; a collection of suits of armor; and Horace Pippin, an African American painter – “From War to Peace” a collection of his paintings will be exhibited.
Segway Tours
The Segway is a self- balancing, two-wheeled electric vehicle used as a convenient way to travel. Segway offers Philadelphia visitors an unparalleled way to see the City of Brotherly Love! Allowing travelers to cover Philly easily, while still connecting with the city on a local level. Get ready to have an unforgettable experience seeing iconic sights, hearing stories from your local guide, and making incredible memories!
Ghost Tours of Philadelphia
Clip Clop through historic Philadelphia on your haunted Carriage Tour. Our costumed guide will whisk you away on a 75-minute haunted tour. Learn the tales and Ghost stories from 15 different locations including Independence Hall, Carpenter’s Hall, Betsy Ross House City Tavern and many more. Find out what Ben Franklin , Alexander Hamilton and the Bride of City Tavern have been up to for the past 250 years.
Betsey Ross House & Liberty Bell
Walk the historic mile with our knowledgeable Benjamin Franklin or Betsy Ross guide to see landmarks such as the President’s House, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Christ Church, the Betsy Ross House and more. Philadelphia was the largest city in the colonies under British rule. These streets and landmarks tell the story of the brave men and women who were responsible for creating America.