Things to Do/ Fun Places to Visit

Movie theaters

• Cinemark University City Penn 6

  • This theater is conveniently located right next to Penn and is near many delicious food places. It shows popular new movies and offers discounted movie tickets every Tuesday for as low as $5.50. 

    • 4012 Walnut St.

    • https://www.cinemark.com/theatre-search

• Philadelphia film center

  • Located in Center City, the Philadelphia Film Society Center has one of the largest screens in Philadelphia. This theater hosts a range of different shows, including live performances, movies, musical theater, and more.

    • 1412 Chestnut St.

    • https://filmadelphia.org/

• AMC DINE-IN Fashion District 8

  • This spacious theater not only offers various viewing options, but also heated reclining seats and food delivery to your seat. 

    • 1001 Market St., Suite 3050

    • https://www.amctheatres.com/

Bowling

• Brooklyn Bowl

  • This bowling alley is the perfect place to practice your skills on the lanes and enjoy food and drinks. You can find its entertainment schedule on its website to see upcoming events. 

    1. 1009 Canal St.

    2. https://www.brooklynbowl.com/philadelphia

• Lucky Strike

  1. This modern bowling alley is a great place to have fun by yourself or with friends! It offers a variety of attractions such as bowling, a sports bar, table shuffleboard, and giant Jenga. 

     1. 1336 Chestnut St.

     2. https://www.luckystrikeent.com/

• North Bowl

  1. This retro bowling alley has many lanes, a cafe, two bars, pool tables, arcade games, and a comfortable lounge. 

     1. 909 N. 2nd St.

     2. https://www.northbowlphilly.com/

• South Bowl

  1. This unique bowling alley has two stories and two private bowling areas, two full-size bars, and a full menu. It also has a variety of other activities such as billiards, darts, and retro arcade games.  

     1. 19 E. Oregon Ave.

     2. https://www.southbowlphilly.com/

Waterfront

• Penn’s Landing 

  1. Located along the Delaware River, Penn’s Landing is the place to visit in Philadelphia. It always has something fun going on with festivals, concerts, ice skating, and many other attractions.  

     1. https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/

• Spruce Street Harbor Park

  1. This park has beautiful hammocks to lie on, floating gardens, amazing food, and other activities to enjoy on a hot summer day.  

     1. 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard

     2. https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-street-harbor-park

• Cherry Street Pier 

  1. This public pier always has new events and exhibitions. Head to its website to see the upcoming events. 

     1. 121 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard

     2. https://www.cherrystreetpier.com/

• Dave and Buster’s

  1. This arcade offers a wide variety of fun games, a full-service restaurant, and a bar. 

     1. 325 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard

     2. https://www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/home

• Morgan’s Pier

  1. his restaurant is located on the riverfront and has a great view of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.  

     1. 221 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard

     2. https://www.morganspier.com/

• Moshulu

  1. This restaurant not only has amazing food, but it is also located on a ship. It offers a great view of the Philadelphia skyline and is a place everyone should visit at least once. 

     1. 401 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard

     2. https://www.moshulu.com/

• Liberty Point

  1. Known as Philadelphia’s largest restaurant, it has views of the river from part of the restaurant. It has three levels, five bars, seven event spaces, and a delicious menu. 

     1. 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard

     2. https://www.libertypointphilly.com/ 

Best Outdoor Spaces 

• Biopond

  • This pond, located at the James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, is a beautiful place to visit. Home to turtles as well as other wildlife around the pond, you will love relaxing here for lunch on a summer day. 

    • 433 S. University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA  

    • https://kaskeypark.bio.upenn.edu/

• Clark Park

  • This park always has something going on such as festivals, flea markets, performances, concerts, and a frequent farmers market. 

    • 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104  

    • https://www.universitycity.org/20thanniversary/7

• Penn Park

  • Located at the University of Pennsylvania, this 24-acre park has multiple amenities for its visitors such as baseball fields and tennis courts.    

    • 3000 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    • https://facilities.upenn.edu/maps/locations/penn-park

• Schuylkill Banks Park

  • This park, located right next to the river, has a dog park, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a baseball field. This park is perfect to visit alone or with friends or family; there’s something for everyone here to enjoy. 

    •   2501 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • https://www.schuylkillbanks.org/

• Rittenhouse Square

  • Located in the heart of Center City, this park has ample space for picnics, walks, and other outdoor activities.

    •  1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • https://www.visitphilly.com/areas/philadelphia-neighborhoods/rittenhouse-square/

Other

• Puttshack

  1. Puttshack is a tech-infused mini golf spot that also has a full service bar and restaurant. This is a popular spot for dates, parties, group events, or just time out with friends.. Their balls have tracking technology that’s used for automatic scoring. 

     1. 1625 Chestnut St.

     2. https://www.puttshack.com/locations/philadelphia/

• F1 Arcade

  1. This arcade is an immersive entertainment venue that has 80 full motion racing sims, an amazing cocktail bar, and a range of different food to enjoy. Located in Center City, this 19,000 square-foot space is a great place to go to if you want to have some fun.  

     1. 1330 Chestnut St.

     2. https://f1arcade.com/us/philadelphia

• Barcade 

  1. This is the original arcade bar and combines a retro gaming atmosphere with a full bar experience. It’s known for its lineup of classic 1980s arcade games. They also have 24 craft beers on tap, craft cocktails, and food. This place blends old-school arcade culture with a modern social nightlife vibe. 

     1. 1326 Chestnut St.

     2. https://barcade.com/location/philadelphia-center-city

• Spin

  1. This high energy social venue mixes ping pong, food, drinks, music, and a party atmosphere in one place. They have an option to reserve tables for small groups and also for parties and events. It is great for an interactive night out with friends, a date, or a celebration. 

  2. 211 S. 15th St.

  3. https://wearespin.com/philadelphia

• Flight Club

  1. Flight Club is an upscale darts venue that turns a classic bar game into a fun and interactive night out. They use tech enabled multiplayer games, craft cocktails, and have good food while being in a very lively setting. 

  2. 1417 Walnut Street

  3. https://www.flightclubdartsusa.com/philadelphia