Attractions
Free Attractions
Free things to do in Philadelphia aren't hard to find. First, there's all the history, which comes free of charge, whether you're touring the church where George Washington worshiped or visiting the house where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence. Then there's all the free attractions that dedicate themselves to subjects as diverse as fossils to Quaker culture. They all share one thing in common: $0. As Ben Franklin said, "A penny saved is a penny earned." Check out these free Philadelphia attractions and make Ben proud.
More25 Years of Magnificent Murals
What started 25 years ago as a small project backed by a big idea, became one of the largest community improvement and education arts projects in the world. Today, more than 2,700 murals adorn our buildings, bridges, and parks, making Philadelphia the “City of Murals.”
MoreVisiting and Permanent Exhibits
Philadelphia has unique permanent and visiting exhibitions throughout the City. Covering fine arts, history, science and culture, the exhibits are some of the most popular attractions in Philadelphia.
MoreScary Sights in the City
During Halloween, Philadelphia is the place where history meets horror. Spend time in a massive foreboding prison, haunting cemeteries, and a wealth of historic landmarks filled with stories of great terror.
MoreSecret Garden
Visit South Street to discover the Magic Garden, a wall-to-wall masterpiece made of tens of thousands of pieces of ceramic, bottles, wheels, and other found objects.
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