{"id":131841,"date":"2024-02-16T07:17:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T15:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=131841"},"modified":"2026-03-05T03:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:41:47","slug":"things-to-do-in-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Locals-Approved Things to Do in Philadelphia"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve ever been to Philadelphia<\/a> (also known as the City of Brotherly Love), you know it’s the perfect marriage of a modern metropolis and a historical mecca. The people are more than happy to point you in the right direction for the best hotel to stay in downtown, the best place to do a little shopping, and, of course, where to get the best Philly cheesesteak.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Philadelphia is also a city of firsts, making it one of the most historically interesting places in the country. For example, it’s the country’s first “planned city,” it housed the first public library, the first hospital and volunteer fire department, the first University, the first art museum, and the first World’s Fair. We could continue, but you get the idea.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s centrally located among an impressive number of noteworthy destinations. For example, a two-ish hour train ride will take you to New York City and D.C. If you’d rather get out of the hustle and bustle, it’s about two hours from the Poconos and the Jersey Shore and one hour from the heart of tranquil Amish country.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But of course, you don’t have to go outside Pennsylvania’s largest city to find fantastic activities to fill your calendar; Philly is packed with things to entertain people from all walks! We invited some locals to give us their top picks for the best things to see and do in Philadelphia. Here are a few of their suggestions:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Suggestions for Every Season!<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Jennifer Martin, Certified Home Organizer at Spruce Organizing<\/a><\/span>, had several recommendations.\u00a0“Of course, there is so much to do in Philadelphia, including all the historic areas and the arts and sports,” she said. \u201cHere is my short list of favorite things to do in Philly by season:”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n