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!
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! You’re not in the Land of Oz, you’re entering the World of the Philadelphia Zoo. The first zoo in the United States, the Philadelphia Zoo remains one of the premier zoos in the world especially for endangered animals. See everything from big cats and primates to exotic birds and reptiles throughout the exhibits and attractions here.
Don’t miss out on the InterAct Theatre Company’s ten eye-opening performances each season. See the greatest groundbreaking social and political plays at this popular contemporary theater. Since 1988, InterAct has contributed to Philadelphia’s cultural life and entertainment scene by presenting a wide array of new talent and thought-provoking performances.
Take in the marvelous works at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the largest art museums in the country. Known as the Parthenon on the Parkway, this enormous museum features a quasi-Greek Revival design. Within its 200 galleries you can find over 225,000 objects showcasing the creative evolution of the Western world from the first century onwards.