Free & Cheap Things to Do in Philadelphia, PA

  • The list below includes 225 free or cheap things to do in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Neighborhoods and Colleges & Universities.
  • From Independence National Historical Park to University of Pennsylvania, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Philadelphia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chester, Cherry Hill, Wilmington and Camden.
  • The list below includes 225 free or cheap things to do in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Neighborhoods and Colleges & Universities.
  • From Independence National Historical Park to University of Pennsylvania, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Philadelphia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chester, Cherry Hill, Wilmington and Camden.
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Opened in 1941, the museum showcases more than 100,000 artifacts, including George Washington’s writing desk and Joe Frazier’s boxing gloves
22.3 Miles
71% 28 votes
Malls 4737 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
Featuring over 80 retail and food stores, Concord Mall has top retail chains such as Aeropostale, Barnes & Noble, Yankee Candle, and Ruby Tuesday. Announcements can be found online each month for events specific to certain stores as well as general events, such as the Antique Auto Show.
22.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
National & State Parks 1023 Fern Hill Road, West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
West Goshen Community park is a city park that offers a variety of recreational settings, from sand volleyball pits to tennis and basketball courts. Multiple areas with playground equipment for children and fitness trails are also offered.
22.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Haunted Tours 37 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 MoreLess Info
Offering a variety of stops, Ghost Tours of Phoenixville is ideal for both history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike. Tours include an informative guide with visits to old Forge Theater, the library and haunted homes.
22.4 Miles
97% 36 votes
National & State Parks 101 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940 MoreLess Info
Over 1,700 acres of land compose Tyler State Park, which covers Neshaminy Creek. Originally a farm and adjoining woodlands, the park now offers picnic areas, biking trails, boating, disc golf, and ice skating in the winter.
22.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
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Ice Line

Skating Rinks 700 Lawrence Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
As an ice sports complex, Ice Line consists of multiple indoor rinks that host hockey leagues and figure skating camps. The complex has public skating hours where visitors can freestyle skate in one of the rinks.
22.5 Miles
84% 43 votes
History Museums 610 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
Travel back to the turn of the century when you visit Rockwood Museum in Wilmington. Located in a family mansion, the museum displays original furnishings and clothing from the 1890's through 1920 and represents life through the Depression and World Wars.
22.6 Miles
85% 20 votes
Farmers Markets Under the Gay Street Bridge, via Taylor Alley, Phoenixville, PA 19460 MoreLess Info
Situated along French Creek is the Phoenixville Farmers Market. The market supports the local agricultural community featuring a variety of vendors offering fresh produce, meat, eggs, local honey, handcrafted soaps and more.
22.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Specialty Museums 2 Mark Bird Lane, Valley Forge, PA 19482 MoreLess Info
The World of Scouting Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting memorabilia. The location's exhibits focus on the origin of scouting in the United States and the birth of the Girl Scouts in Savannah, Georgia.
22.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
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Kodabow

Archery 1045 Andrew Dr C-2, West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
With the purpose of building crossbows using state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and materials, Kodabow is a crossbow store that also sells accessories. The facility has an archery range that rents out equipment.
22.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 120 N State Street, Newtown, PA 18940 MoreLess Info
The Newtown Theatre holds 300 seats, and it was originally built in 1883 with the first movie presented at the site in 1906. Both classic movies and live stage performances like plays and musicals are presented at the theater.
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