Outdoor Activities in Philadelphia

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Credit: by B. Krist for GPTMC

Craving some fun in the fresh air and sunshine? Don’t worry. City limits are just lines on a map. Grab your bike, your kayak and a water bottle, because Philadelphia and The Countryside has more outdoor activities than you can shake a walking stick at. From horse trails to wine trails and even Appalachian trails, the possibilities are Boundless.

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Nockamixon State Park

The largest lake in Southeastern Pennsylvania, accompanied by a 5,283-acre park

Offering more than 1,450 acres and four public launching areas, Lake Nockamixon is a popular spot for boating of all kinds, including catamarans and windsurfers. Anglers also enjoy this warm, expansive water lake, which is stocked with a variety of species.

Blue Cross Broad Street Run

May 6: A 10-mile road race along Philadelphia’s historic Broad Street More
Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta

May 11-12: The largest collegiate regatta in the United States More
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia

March 23 – April 21: A spring celebration of the culture, craft and cuisine of Japan More
Light: Installations by Bruce Munro
at Longwood Gardens

See Longwood Gardens in a brand new light More
2012 NHL Winter Classic
at Citizens Bank Park

Flyers and Rangers taking their hockey rivalry outside More

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Itineraries

A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia

Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More
The Presidential Itinerary

This itinerary will take you on a tour more than 200 years in the making — you’ll discover where George Washington slept and, during his Presidential campaign, where Sen. John McCain ate dinner; where Grover Cleveland’s remains are kept and where President Obama spoke on race relations. More
Three Days of Historic Fun

You are about to embark on perhaps the most extensive and fun American history lesson you’ve ever experienced! It will take you back three centuries and span three Pennsylvania counties: Philadelphia, Montgomery (includes Valley Forge), and Chester (includes the Brandywine Valley). More