- Our list of the best things to do in Chester, Pennsylvania, features the top 313 nearby activities — including 129 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Chester, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Chester, PA , followed by 311 popular activities in nearby cities, including Philadelphia, Wilmington, West Chester, Newark, Cherry Hill, New Castle, Media, Camden, Norristown, Phoenixville, Downingtown, Wayne, Kennett Square, Malvern, Chadds Ford, King of Prussia, Voorhees, Collegeville, Marlton, Hockessin, Glenside, Willow Grove, Mount Laurel, Valley Forge, Delaware City, Drexel Hill, Exton, Bethlehem, Lansdale, Greenville, Wellsboro, Winterthur and Bear
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12.3 Miles
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222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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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.
12.4 Miles
54 animal species find their home at the Brandywine Zoo. In here can be observed tigers, monkeys, all sorts of lizards, and many other animals, whether mammals or reptiles.
12.4 Miles
Wilmington Riverwalk is a 1,3 mile-long riverwalk, where the visitor can relax and enjoy the sight of the many species of plants guarding the trail. Birdhouses are all over the place. The Hare pavilion can accommodate 300 people.
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Philadelphia's City Hall is known as the largest masonry building in the world. The attraction is an architecture enthusiast's dream with its cast iron tower tops, support-less staircases, and the intricate designs of the many ceremonial rooms.
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Logan Circle
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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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.
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Love Park
John F. Kennedy Blvd and North 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Named after the sculpture that sits at its center, Love Park is a plaza with a fountain nestled between high rise buildings. The plaza is often visited by local food trucks.
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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.
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Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park hosts numerous events like festivals on its wide grounds and also attracts visitors on a daily basis who enjoy strolling by gardens and resting on benches. The boardwalk is popular with joggers.
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At The Playhouse on Rodney Square, visitors can see Broadway musicals, stand up comedy, youth theater, and a variety of other performing arts events. The theater features a Victorian style stage with a large, red velvet curtain.
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The Grand Opera House was opened in 1871 and hosts more than 300 events each year, attracting more than 120,000 live-art enthusiasts. Among others, Pink Floyd held a concert in here.