Wag Days

Have fun learning about science and natural history as you explore the attractions at The Franklin Institute. One of the oldest centers of science education and development in the country, the Franklin Institute provides a variety of permanent and traveling exhibits that are sure to appeal to people of all ages and interests—from a giant walk-through heart to the interactive KidScience exhibit.

Appreciate the beauty of Philadelphia in a whole new way with the 76 Carriage Company. Relax and snuggle together as you are taken on a horse-drawn carriage ride through the city. Simply enhance a romantic date and enjoy each other’s company or opt for a guided tour and learn about the sights you are seeing.

Visit Philly’s premier entertainment venue for live theater, the Forrest Theatre. Since 1927, Forrest has been the most popular destination in Philadelphia for touring Broadway plays and musicals. You may even discover the newest hit before everyone else! Forrest often serves as a proving ground for many shows before moving on to Broadway.

You can bike, run, picnic or even skateboard along the Schuylkill Banks, or you can take to the serene Schuylkill River itself. The Schuylkill Banks provide excellent access to the river for recreation and watersports. Explore the city from a kayak, relax at this popular fishing spot or even take a motorized or large boat out for a spin.