Top Picks

Check out our Top Picks for a series of short articles full of fun suggestions for great things to do in and around Philadelphia.

We make things easy for you — we give you plenty of top recommendations and then you can pick and choose the places you like best.

Top Picks gives you the best of Philly: everything from bars under the stars to the city’s best ice cream cones.

Top Five Places for Alfresco Dining in Rittenhouse Square

Our picks for the best places to dine alfresco around Philadelphia’s most popular square

Our picks for the best places to dine alfresco around Philadelphia’s most popular square.
July 4th in Philadelphia - Fireworks and more - Wawa Welcome America! Events

June 25 – July 5: Philadelphia celebrates the Fourth of July with 11 days of patriotic fun

Philadelphia, the city where America’s independence was born, is the best place to celebrate Independence Day. The 11-day Wawa Welcome America! festival kicks off on June 26 with a free waterfront concert and fireworks show and continues through July 4 with a full day (and night!) of patriotic festivities.
Top 15 June Events in Philadelphia

Festivals, picnics, races and more, all set to take place across the Philadelphia region in June.

June is set to be one of the best months of the year in Philadelphia so far. With events such as neighborhood concerts, cultural heritage festivals and Philadelphia Beer Week, there’s practically something to do every moment. Check out our best bets for June!
The Cleopatra Experience in Philadelphia

Artifacts from antiquity and ancient life exhibits enhance the encounter with the iconic Egyptian queen

While Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt makes its world premiere at The Franklin Institute (June 5, 2010 – January 2, 2011), attractions across the Philadelphia region will accentuate their connections to those qualities that crown Cleopatra as one of the most intriguing women in history.
Top Romantic Spots and Activities in Philadelphia

There’s lots to adore, including hotel packages, spa treatments & restaurants

Philadelphia, aptly dubbed the City of Brotherly Love, caters to lovers looking to re-energize their relationships at cultural sites, romantic eateries, outdoor attractions and other swoon-worthy spots.
Top Five Spring Events

Philly Beer Week, Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival, Cleopatra and more

Who doesn’t love spring in Philadelphia? Not only do the Phillies come out swinging when the sun comes out; so too do the city’s outdoor festivals, week-long events and happy hour specials. And in a three-month span of fantastic events, here are our five favorites. Party on.
Top Five Spring Festivals

The season of outdoor events has arrived! Don’t miss the many festivities.

Spring has arrived, and with it, many of Philadelphia’s favorite annual events. Make sure to catch a couple of these very festive events.
A Bucks County Sampler

Some of the best Bucks County spots for dining, shopping, entertainment and more

Things to do, delicious eats, shops to browse and places to stay in New Hope, Doylestown And Bristol, Pennsylvania
Around the World in Philadelphia

French, Italian, Asian, Hispanic, Irish, African-American and Jewish Traditions Make Philadelphia an International Town

Travelers who want an international getaway without the international price tag can set their sights on Philadelphia, where a taste of all the world’s cultures converge.
Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions

Where kids can learn, play and explore

Families love to visit Philadelphia and we love hosting them. Here are ten of our favorite family-friendly museums, parks and attractions that will keep the entire family engaged and happy throughout your entire trip.