- The list below includes 232 free or cheap things to do in or near Norristown, Pennsylvania, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Walking Trails, Arts & Crafts Classes and Art Gallery.
- From Perkiomen Trail to Treetop Adventure Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Norristown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, Doylestown, West Chester and Cherry Hill.
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With more than 2,600-acres of rolling woodlands and meadows, Ridley Creek State Park, features something for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Visitors can fish, camp, hike, bike, and more while wedding parties enjoy taking photos by the pristine gardens.
13.7 Miles
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26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art contains over 227,000 objects, mostly European and American art. The museum also hosts about 25 special exhibitions each year, and the steps in front of the museum often serve as a backdrop for concerts.
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2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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When the Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever built, and served as a model to over 300 other prisons of how to reform prisoners instead of punish them. Visitors can take a one-hour tour.
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34th and Walnut sts. and surrounding neighborhood, Philadelphia, PA
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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.
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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.
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There are approximately 124 sculptures within the Rodin Museum including the famous piece known as 'The Thinker.' This museum is considered to be home to the greatest collection of Rodin outside of Paris itself.
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The Media Tot Lot is a playground designed with younger children in mind. It features fun and safe features like safety fences and soft ground surfaces along with the climbing and playing structures.
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3394 votes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Barnes Foundation has a collection of post-impressionist and early modern paintings, African sculptures and paintings, in addition to a collection of Native American ceramics, jewelry and textiles. The foundation also has an arboretum featuring 2,000 species of woody plants and trees.
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2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
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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.
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Since 1824, visitors have been learning about science at the Franklin Institute. Permanent exhibits at the science museum include electricity, changing earth, aviation and technology, and the giant heart, while some of the items that can be viewed include five telescopes, space suits, and trains.