Want to explore the city’s culture in a completely different way? Visit the Fabric Workshop & Museum to see how local, national and international artists are transforming their work through experimentation with new materials and media. This contemporary art museum features pieces done by artists-in-residence from 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.
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.
Head out of the way a bit towards New Jersey to experience the thrill of a lifetime. Freefall Adventures offers skydiving adventures to people from all walks of life. Whether you are a diehard adrenaline junkie or an Average Joe looking for a once in a lifetime, extreme sports excursion, you will love the way Freefall Adventures takes skydiving from the extreme to the mainstream.