Attractions

Free things to do in Philadelphia aren't hard to find. First, there's all the history, which comes free of charge. 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.

Be sure to have your attendees take advantage of the world of exciting experiences that can be discovered right outside the doors of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. From historical sites to shopping to cultural encounters to restaurants, Center City Philadelphia has a mind-boggling amount of opportunities and destinations just a HOP, SKIP, and JUMP away!

Known as the “cradle of horticulture,” the Philadelphia region has more spectacular public gardens and arboretums than anywhere else in North America. The nation’s oldest botanical garden, antique rose gardens, colonial kitchen gardens and romantic Victorian expanses are just a few of the pleasures this gardeners’ paradise offers travelers.

Isaiah Zagar’s Magic Gardens, located on South Street between 10th and 11th streets, is a true masterpiece. Tens of thousands of pieces of ceramic, bottles, wheels, and other found objects cover every square inch of the building and the garden to which it is attached.

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 both great achievement and great terror.