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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.
Funding for the Outdoors Section of visitphilly.com is financed by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Growing Green Fund Program, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.
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Featured Attraction
Fairmount Park
One of the world’s largest city park systems
With more than 9,200 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, relaxing waterfront and shaded woodlands, Fairmount Park keeps a wealth of natural landscapes within easy reach of all city residents.
You can take a stroll, head out for an afternoon of softball, organized frisbee or pier-side fishing, or just settle in for a family picnic. There are miles of trails for horseback riding, off-road cycling and deep-woods hiking, yet there are also tours of historic mansions, Japanese tea ceremonies and outdoor concerts. Three environmental centers, as well as a wildlife refuge treatment center, help bring the natural world to life for adults as well as children.
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LIGHT! by Bruce Munro
at Longwood GardensSee Longwood Gardens in a brand new light More
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2012 NHL Winter Classic
at Citizens Bank ParkFlyers and Rangers taking their hockey rivalry outside More
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Blue Cross RiverRink
A Philadelphia wintertime tradition at Penn’s Landing More
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Bike Philly
City streets go car-free for the day More
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The New Race Street Pier
Relaxing waterfront respite in the heart of the city More
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Three Days of Historic Fun
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