A Day in Philadelphia Through Photos
Summer is coming quickly and many might not know how they want to spend it. Well look no further, we’ve got you covered!
Some of Philadelphia’s largest buildings welcome you as you drive the highway into the city.
With many Dallastown students on their way to college, Philadelphia and schools around the city seems to always be a popular choice but some people might now know what they can do while they’re there.
After high school my sister attended Temple University and getting to visit her was one of my favorite things to do. While I was there we made sure to truly explore the city of Philadelphia to its fullest.
Going into the big city of Philadelphia might be intimidating for some so whether going there for school in the next couple of months or just planning a little day trip with the family, here are some of my top favorite things to see while in Philly, The City of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
Philadelphia Magic Gardens is a nonprofit art museum created by Isaiah Zagar in 1991.
Zagar started working on his mosaic artwork in a vacant lot near his studio on South Street. However, in 2004 the owner of the land discovered the artwork and decided to sell the land and demanded the artwork be dismantled.
The community quickly rushed to support Zagar and his artwork. The land was then titled “Philadelphia Magic Gardens” to preserve the artist’s work.
In 2008 the Magic Gardens opened up to the public with public tours available. Tickets are sold for $15 for adults, $12 for students with IDs, $8 for children 8 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger.
For more information visit the Philadelphia Magic Garden website, https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/visitor-information/
City Hall
City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States, containing over 14 acres of floor space and located at 1 S. Penn Square Philadelphia, PA 19102. Many people refer to this part of the city as “Center City”.
At the top of the building stands the founder of Philadelphia, William Penn and is the tallest structure in the world without a steel frame for support. The construction of City Hall started in 1871 and took roughly 30 years to complete.
The exterior of the building is covered in statues that represent the seasons and different continents. All of the sculptures were created by Alexander Milne Calder as well as the statue of William Penn.
The first City Hall was originally located at 2nd and Market streets and was later moved to 5th and Chestnut streets before finding its permanent home on 1 Penn Square. Tours of the exterior are currently available however interior tours have been put on pause due to COVID and it is unsure as of right now when they will start back up.
For more information visit the City Hall website, https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/city-hall/
Philadelphia Art Museum
If looking at beautiful artwork is your cup of tea make sure to check out the Philadelphia Art Museum located at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. The museum contains many different exhibits with hundreds of talented artists and also a gift shop.
Walking around the museum was one of my favorite few hour activity.
Adult tickets are $25 and youth tickets (18 and younger) are free. Local university students can purchase their ticket for a reduced price as long as they show their student ID.
For more information and an online map of the museum visit their website, https://philamuseum.org/collection
Food Trucks
Many different kinds of food trucks can be found around the city with many being around the campus of Temple University. Food trucks are always a great quick stop with amazing food.
At some of them you can find homemade recipes people in the community are sharing with others. One of these fantastic recipes is featured in the photo, a homemade sweet chili glaze over the grilled chicken.
If being vegan or vegetarian is a concern, there are still many different options to choose from. There is a website called, “Food Truck Map” that shows all the different food trucks around the area, https://roaminghunger.com/food-trucks/philadelphia-pa/
The Book Trader
If reading books or listening to music is a big interest, then the Book Trader should make your list of things to do.
The Book Trader is located at 7 N 2nd ST, Philadelphia and sells used books and records at a discounted price. There are so many old treasures and even new ones!
Almost all of my favorite second hand books and records have come from the book trader.
On the second floor of the building is the record room and there is a good opportunity of stumbling upon the few cats that roam around the place.
When visiting, the employees can help with “book trading”. When book trading you bring in old books for store credit.
For more information about The Book Trader visit their website, http://www.phillybooktrader.com/
Citizens Bank Park
One well known sports team calls Philadelphia its home, the Philadelphia Phillies. Not only do people visit this stadium for a game but the Citizens Bank Park holds concerts as well as baseball games.
Sit back and relax with a hot dog or a Philly cheesesteak while enjoying a baseball game or a concert!
Tickets can be purchased online and you can also find a map, a list of concessions, the Phillies schedule, upcoming concerts, team scores, and other news.
For more information visit their website, https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/concerts
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