Travel across the globe when you enter Shofuso, also known as the Japanese House and Garden, located in Fairmount’s West Park. Leftover from the 1876 Centennial Exposition, this 17th century-style Japanese house and garden represents friendship between the US and Japan. Guests are welcome to find tranquility in the elaborate garden, koi pond and teahouse as well as participate in Shofuso’s festivals and events.
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!
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.
Sneak a peek into Philly’s diverse cultures. Philadelphia Film Festival unleashes a citywide film frenzy at four of the best artsy movie theaters in Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love showcases dozens of international and independent films, ranging from cutting-edge genre to action-packed to insightful and thought provoking.