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No matter where you are in Philadelphia, Fairmount Park is never too far away. This enormous park sprawls over 4,100 acres and has become the namesake for the entire municipal park system, all 9,200 acres spread throughout 63 public parks. No matter what your interests in the outdoors—hiking, biking, boating—Fairmount will meet all your needs.

Learn about the natural world at the Wagner Free Institute of Science, established in 1855 by William Wagner. Wagner created this natural history museum as a way to offer free educational courses to the public. Today, the Institute continues to offer free science courses as well as public access to their library, lecture hall and museum.

Take advantage of the University City Swim Club during the summer months. This private swim club is open to prospective members—application is easy! Enjoy water recreation and fun in the largest, cleanest pools in the city. Choose from four pools: a lap pool, a diving pool, a large, wide pool and a kiddie pool.

See a performance at America’s Oldest Theatre! The Walnut Street Theatre, which is also the Official State Theatre of Pennsylvania, is one of the most subscribed companies in the world. Hosting a variety of pre-Broadway, Broadway and off-Broadway (as well as off off-Broadway) shows, the Walnut continues to be one of the premier theaters in the English-speaking world.