Free & Cheap Things to Do in Collegeville, PA

  • The list below includes 194 free or cheap things to do in or near Collegeville, Pennsylvania, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Hoy Park to Trappe Borough Hall Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Collegeville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, Doylestown, West Chester and Media.
  • The list below includes 194 free or cheap things to do in or near Collegeville, Pennsylvania, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Hoy Park to Trappe Borough Hall Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Collegeville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, Doylestown, West Chester and Media.
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21.1 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.
21.3 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.
21.3 Miles
90% 915 votes
Specialty Museums Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101 MoreLess Info
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.
21.4 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.
21.5 Miles
92% 3394 votes
Art Museum 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130 MoreLess Info
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.
21.5 Miles
82% 1894 votes
Science Museums 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 MoreLess Info
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.
21.6 Miles
78% 45 votes
Parks Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 MoreLess Info
Located in the middle of the city, Logan Circle provides a serene heart to a bustling city. The circle contains parks, a beautiful fountain that is one of the sites main attractions, soft grass, and an array of flowers to enjoy.
21.6 Miles
62% 237 votes
Science Museums 222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 MoreLess Info
The Franklin Institute Science Museum is a lively, hands-on museum and educational activity center for kids and adults alike. The museum, with its many interactive exhibits, planetarium, and theaters is open daily and on weekends.
21.6 Miles
52% 44 votes
Movie Theaters 112 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, AMC Dine-in Theatres Painters Crossing 9 displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. It offers a bar with adult beverages, in-theater dining, a Cinema Suites auditorium, reserved seating and reclining chairs.
21.7 Miles
83% 1551 votes
Specialty Museums 19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 MoreLess Info
America's first museum of medical science, the Mutter Museum is designed in the tradition of a 19th Century cabinet museum, and features anatomical specimens, medical instruments and models.
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