Free & Cheap Things to Do in Chester, PA

  • The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near Chester, Pennsylvania, including 106 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From PPL Park to Harrah's Casino, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, Wilmington, Newark and West Chester.
  • The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near Chester, Pennsylvania, including 106 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From PPL Park to Harrah's Casino, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, Wilmington, Newark and West Chester.
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10.7 Miles
71% 103 votes
Sports Bars 1100 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148 MoreLess Info
A fun place to drink, eat, and play, Xfinity Live offers everything from mechanical bull riding to an NBC sports arena. An ideal venue for planned parties, it offers live entertainment, beer hall, fire pit, and a western themed pub.
10.8 Miles
82% 2460 votes
Historic Sites 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 MoreLess Info
At the Liberty Bell Center, visitors can see the Liberty Bell, extremely large reproductions of historical documents, and pictures displaying myths and facts about the Bell. Visitors can also see an x-ray of the crack.
10.9 Miles
90% 10 votes
Canoeing 2111 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 MoreLess Info
Organizing excursions to the Brandywine River, Wilderness Canoe Trips offers visitors 1.5 hour canoe and kayak trips where they can travel the river with a seasoned guide. The waters of the river are calm and are suite for beginner kayakers.
11.0 Miles
96% 28 votes
Playgrounds 4401 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 MoreLess Info
The Can Do Playground is a play area designed so that all children, regardless of physical or developmental disabilities, can have access and fun. The playground features a variety of equipment and play areas.
11.1 Miles
95% 370 votes
Colleges & Universities 34th and Walnut sts. and surrounding neighborhood, Philadelphia, PA MoreLess Info
An Ivy League school, the University of Pennsylvania treats its students and visitors to a beautiful campus, variety of food, and many shops to choose from. Take a campus tour for a close-up look of the campus architecture and a sneak peek at student accomplishments.
11.4 Miles
88% 33 votes
National & State Parks 1914 West Park Drive, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
Wilmington's Alapocas Run State Park is a green oasis in the heart of the city, featuring a rock climbing area, a network of trails, sports fields, a playground, and the rentable Blue Ball Barn.
11.5 Miles
81% 16 votes
Colleges & Universities 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 MoreLess Info
A campus that is one with its culture, Drexel University has 3 campuses that are spread out among the city of Philadelphia. Tours are offered almost every day to showcase the history of the college, the success, and the designs of several prominent architects.
11.6 Miles
92% 421 votes
Architectural Buildings 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
Designed in the 18th century French style, Nemours Mansion & Gardens are located on a 3,000 acre plot. The mansion is 5 stories up and the gardens have statues, fountains and a 800,000 gallons pool, all designed in the Art Nouveau architectural style.
11.7 Miles
86% 241 votes
Train Stations 2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA MoreLess Info
Opened in 1933 and renovated in 1989, the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia is covered in beautiful history. The station displays powerful sculptures, train-long sky lights, and an Art Deco design, making it one of the nation's most beautiful train stations.
11.8 Miles
89% 1131 votes
Children's Museums 4231 Ave of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131 MoreLess Info
Please Touch Museum caters to the curiosity of young children, with exhibits and interactive activities exploring music and rhythm, city life – from grocery shopping to a construction zone -- and science, nature and weather stops on the River Adventure.
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