- Our list of the best things to do in Norristown, Pennsylvania, features the top 313 nearby activities — including 130 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Norristown, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Norristown, PA , followed by 299 popular activities in nearby cities, including Philadelphia, West Chester, Doylestown, Media, Camden, Cherry Hill, Quakertown, Pottstown, Phoenixville, Newtown, Bensalem, Downingtown, Wayne, Collegeville, Malvern, Chadds Ford, Horsham, King of Prussia, Lansdale, Langhorne, Glenside, Willow Grove, Wilmington, New Hope, Valley Forge, Kennett Square, Mount Laurel, Chester, Drexel Hill, Bethlehem, Wellsboro, Farmington and Exton
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The bowling alley, Thunderbird Lanes, is best known for its 'Glow Bowling' event that it holds on Saturdays. The bowling alley has a youth bowling program and also hosts a number of bowling leagues.
12.4 Miles
Speed Raceway, an indoor electric go-kart track, provides exhilarating family fun. The center offers day passes as well as leagues, party rental and summer camp options.
12.8 Miles
The Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest zoo in the United States. Today, visitors can see over 1,300 animals, take a balloon ride, ride on a swan boat , ride on the rainforest themed carousel, ride on a horse, feed lorikeets, and ride of a miniature train.
12.8 Miles
Rose Tree Park is a 120 acre park populated by fields, hills, and woodlands. The park is home to three notable historic buildings, the Leedom House, the Hunt Club, and the old Rose Tree Tavern.
13.3 Miles
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.
13.8 Miles
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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.
14.0 Miles
Providing a natural botanical haven for families, children and adults interested in nature, horticulture and history, Tyler Arboretum, is a cultural and community gem. Included on its 650-acres are 17 miles of hiking trails, rare plant and tree species, historic buildings and more.
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370 votes
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.