Kathleen Belko, DC

Set aside some time to visit the oldest surviving botanical garden in the United States. Bartram’s Garden covers 46 acres in Fairmount Park, and is open to the public for free admission. Try taking a tour inside the historic garden area (the original 8-acre garden begun in 1728), the historic stone house, through the elaborate grove and the largest variety of North American plants in the world.

The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, referred to more commonly as simply the Penn Museum, was founded in 1887 and grew into one of the most internationally renowned education and research institutions dedicated to the understanding of cultural diversity. View some of the artifacts that have unlocked mysteries of the past and explore the worlds of other cultures found across the globe.

Listen to live music while you drink some of the best beers on tap. Union Transfer provides a large space with excellent acoustics for live performances. See some of your favorite artists performing at this mid-sized music and nightlife venue at an incredible price. Grab a beverage from one of the three bars and head to the floor to dance your heart out.

See the baseball team so close to the hearts of Philadelphians that they were named after the city itself. The Philadelphia Phillies have earned a large and extremely supportive fanbase, as well as two World Series championships and numerous other titles. Wear your patriotic red, white and blue and cheer for those Phightin’ Phillies!