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
12.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Military Museums 211 W State Street, Media, PA 19063 MoreLess Info
The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum maintains a permanent collection of historical artifacts and exhibits pertaining to veterans of the armed forces. It hosts educational programs and frequent special events, and produces educational films and lesson plans for teachers.
12.4 Miles
91% 229 votes
Movie Theaters 800 New Jersey 73, Marlton, NJ 08053 MoreLess Info
Featuring eight screens, AMC Marlton 8 offers first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides a concession area with food and drinks, reclining seats, theater rentals for private events and reserved seating.
12.4 Miles
93% 162 votes
Movie Theaters 800 North Route 73, Marlton, NJ MoreLess Info
AMC Theatre, Marlton, New Jersey offers a choice of eight movie screens. Customers enjoy padded reclining seats equipped with drink and snack holders. Web site has movie times and online ticket sales
12.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Walking Trails 520 Conestoga Road, Wayne, PA 19087 MoreLess Info
Enjoy a leisurely walk along Randor Trail, located northwest of Philadelphia. This 2.4-mile paved trail is mostly through wooded areas, and several benches are available along the way for breaks.
12.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 305 Iven Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10 acres, Encke Park offers outdoor recreational activities like jogging, baseball, soccer, and more in its sports fields. The park has a playground area with slides, monkey bars, and swings.
12.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks 500 W State Street, Media, PA 19063 MoreLess Info
Situated on 33 acres of hillsides, Glen Providence Park features a duck pond, streams and hiking trails through wooded terrain. The park provides an area suitable for picnics, fishing, sledding, nature study and wildlife viewing.
13.2 Miles
99% 315 votes
Botanical Gardens 786 Church Street, Wayne, PA 19087 MoreLess Info
Chanticleer has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America. The garden is an acclaimed landscape masterpiece with brilliant rose gardens and a variety of other plant life.
13.2 Miles
100% 14 votes
Botanical Gardens 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA 19087 MoreLess Info
The Chanticleer Foundation sponsors and maintains the Chanticleer Garden, which is an extensive pleasure garden open to the public. The garden is a triumph of careful design, balancing shrubs with flowers, and rife with sculpture and design elements.
13.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 2500 W Moreland Rd, Ste 1118, Willow Grove, PA 19090 MoreLess Info
Langman Gallery is an art gallery featuring a collection of fine art, unique handmade crafts, and jewelry. The showroom is 2,000 square feet and the showcased artwork is crafted exclusively by American artists.
13.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Tennis 610 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 MoreLess Info
Gulph Mills Tennis Club features six indoor well-maintained high-visibility US Open Blue courts with a viewing gallery for off-court time, full locker rooms and pro-shop. Clinics, lessons, leagues, and party-rentals are also available.
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