- 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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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
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The historic New Castle Court House, now a museum and state landmark, was the original capitol building of the State of Delaware. It is now filled with artifacts and media related to Delaware's role as one of the thirteen original states.
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Named the first grand mansion of Delaware, the Amstel House now appears as a middle-class Dutch home and is available for tours. The house was built in the 1730's and features original woodwork, an open hearth and early Dutch colonial decor.
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Offering a unique collection, Velocipede Museum features interesting bicycle exhibits along with a wealth of information about their history. The museum has further expanded to include displays and memorabilia relative to lighting and signage.
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Visitors can enjoy a bowling alley with 12 lanes that also hosts leagues and tournaments at Slocum's Bowl-O-Drome. The alley also features an on site pro shop and houses Sloc's Bar and Grille.
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A historic building that dates back to 1832, the Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office used to be part of a Civil War era railroad. The building has since been transplanted to its current location.
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In business since 1970, Rollway Roller Rink is an indoor roller skating rink that offers open skating as well as practice space for roller hockey. The facility, open from September through June, is also available for groups and birthday parties.
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Battery Park covers 25 acres and has plenty of playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts and more. Castle Clinton, built before the 1812 war, had more than 4 million visitors in 2009 – according to the National Park Service this was the most visited park in America.
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Gear-Up Paintball features seven paintball fields that can be used for team elimination, capture the flag, king of the hill, and center flag games. The location hosts bachelor parties, birthday parties, and company team building events.
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Take a stroll through Dowlin Forge Park for a relaxing day. Enjoy the scenic views and calming sounds of the stream. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables at one of two pavilions, which overlook a pond.
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A restaurant and bar with an Irish pub feel, J.B. McGinnes Pub & Grille features live music as well as a regular karaoke night. It also features pool tables and a juke box.