Things To Do
Manayunk
Mainstreet Manayunk runs for approximately 2 miles with over 30 bars/restaurants and plenty of small unique shops. It is a great place to just pop over and cruise around.
Center City
If you plan to explore downtown, here are some recommended spots: - City Hall: One of Philadelphia's largest tourist attractions. The building was the largest government building and tallest building in the world upon its construction in 1901. - Reading Terminal Market: One of America's oldest and largest public markets. A major tourist attraction in Philadelphia. Great place to stop for lunch if you are exploring the city. Tons of different food options and small shops. - Chinatown: Unlike many other Chinatown's across the country, Philadelphia's Chinatown continues to grow in both population and size. Chinatown is full of great food and culture. - McGillins: The oldest bar in Philadelphia and one of the oldest bars in the country.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Home of the Rocky Steps - The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the country's oldest art museums and has long been recognized as one of its finest. This Museum would probably not fully entertain children.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
The oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas. Today the museum engages visitors of all ages with towering dinosaurs, captivating live animals, a live butterfly garden, dynamic changing exhibits, and hands-on experiences that bring science to life for visitors of all ages.
Please Touch Museum
The Children’s Museum of Philadelphia. Over three decades and more than two million visitors later, Please Touch Museum has grown into one of the nation’s premier children’s museums by becoming experts in play.
Kelly Drive
For those looking to take a walk or go for a run, Kelly Drive is one of Philadelphia's most iconic trails. It runs directly along the Schuylkill River from Manayunk all the way past historic Boat House Row to the Philadelphia Art Museum. The distance from Manayunk to the Art Museum is approximately 7 miles. There are parking lots along the way if you were looking to take a more reasonable walk along the trail.