Things To Do
Philadelphia will be buzzing with energy that weekend! Here are a few highlights:
Dining: Enjoy incredible eats in Chinatown (authentic Asian cuisine and late-night favorites), Fishtown (trendy restaurants and craft cocktail bars), 13th Street/Gayborhood, Queen Village, Italian Market, and Passyunk Avenue (award-winning BYOBs and cozy spots).
Shopping: Browse chic boutiques in Rittenhouse Square or explore unique local shops along Frankford Avenue.
Museums: Discover world-class art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes Foundation, famed artists at the Rodin Museum and Calder Gardens, fascinating medical history at the Mütter Museum, and bold contemporary works at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA). And while you explore the city, please check out Philadelphia's many public and mural arts.
Theatre & Arts: Broadway-style shows and local indie productions at the Arden Theatre, Wilma Theater, and FringeArts.
We have included some of our favorite spots below.
Your Guide to America's 250th Birthday in Philadelphia
America marks a big anniversary in 2026: a 250th birthday. As the birthplace of the U.S., Philly will be the heart of a year-long celebration.
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Calder Gardens
2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Institute of Contemporary Art
118 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia Public Art
For over 150 years, the Association for Public Art has been involved in the commissioning, acquiring, gifting, placing, advocating for, and preserving public sculptures and installations in Philadelphia. This interactive map is a selective database of public art in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Murals
Weave through the diverse neighborhoods of Philadelphia, getting great views of the city by foot, by vehicle, by train, or virtually. Take in the iconic imagery that makes Philly the Mural Capital of the World on your own with this GPS-based self-guided map.
Arden Theatre Company
40 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The Wilma Theater
265 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
FringeArts
140 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
1022 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
R&D Cocktail Bar
1206 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Royal Sushi & Izakaya
780 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Angelo's Pizzeria
736 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Reading Terminal Market
1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Franklin & Poe
1339 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Omoi Life Goods
41 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
You&Me
143 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
YOWIE Hotel & Shop
226 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
For all the days along the way