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Lace up your skates or rollerblades and head towards the Palace Roller Skating & Fun Center. This roller skating rink is fun for people of all ages and all skill levels. Public skating and skating classes are available most days of the week, although the facility does allow private rentals as well for birthday parties and group functions.

While you may not sail the great blue seas, you can explore the history they played in Philadelphia’s development at the Independence Seaport Museum. A museum dedicated to the maritime history of Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania, the Independence Seaport Museum is suitably located along Penn’s Landing, the historic site where William Penn first docked when he arrived in America.

Chow down on some pub grub and order any drink you desire at the Frankford Hall Beer Garden. This beer garden and German pub serves up a full bar, specializing in German beer served in traditional mugs, alongside fine cuisine like bratwurst and sauerkraut. Enjoy your drinks and meal at the indoor courtyard filled with tables and games.

Catch your favorite musical performances at the Theatre of the Living Arts. This popular music and entertainment venue once served as a single-screen movie theater, a repertory theater and an art film/grind house. Nowadays you can get up close and personal with some of your favorite local and national bands or enjoy a throwback to its movie days with special screenings.