DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE 77 THINGS TO DO/ATTRACTIONS John F. Collins Park John F. Collins Park is a small quiet oasis off in Center City Philadelphia, great for lunch, reading, or just enjoying a beautiful day. ccdparks.org,1707 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-440-5500 h k ✔ Rosenbach Museum and Library The Rosenbach creates programs and exhibitions inspired by a collection of nearly 400,000 rare books, manuscripts, and fine art. rosenbach.org, 2008-2010 Delancey Pl, Philadelphia, PA , (215) 732-1600 h SOUTH PHILADELPHIA American Swedish Historical Museum Dedicated to preserving and promoting the contributions of Swedes, Swedish Americans and other Scandinavians to history, art, architecture, music, science and technology. americanswedish.org, 1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 215-389-1776 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ 60 Tindley Temple United Methodist Church We’re known for our faith in God, warm Christian love, legacy of vibrant, relevant preaching, sacred worship music traditions and active community service. tindleytemple.net, 750-762 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 215-735-0442 UNIVERSITY CITY/WEST PHILADELPHIA ICPIC New Africa Center-Muslim American Museum & Archive The goals are to highlight and preserve the rich cultural history of African American institutions, organizations, events and individual achievements in their quest for self- determination freedom, justice & equality. newfreedomdistrict.com, 4243 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 610-352-0424 Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)/ University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia’s leading venue for recent developments in the visual arts. ICA presents the innovative work of established and emerging artists. icaphila.org, 118 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-898-7108 k ✔ ✔ ✔ 45 Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park The Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park, at the historic 44th and Parkside site, commemorates the history of Negro League ball. Belmont & Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 215-879-8500 h k ✔ Philadelphia Zoo Experience Zoo360, a pioneering animal trail and exploration system that invites big cats, great apes and small primates to explore overhead through the treetops taking the zoo visit to an entirely new level! philadelphiazoo.org, 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 215-243-1100 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 60 Shofuso Japanese House and Garden A traditional-style residential Japanese house that reflects the history of Japanese arts and culture in Philadelphia from 1876. japanphilly.org/shofuso, Lansdowne Dr. & Horticultural Dr., Philadelphia, PA, 215-878-5097 k ✔ ✔ ✔ 60 WASHINGTON SQUARE/MIDTOWN VILLAGE/GAYBORHOOD DISTRICT Pennsylvania Hospital This is the nation’s first hospital, founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond. A tour of the hospital’s historic sites includes the nation’s first surgical amphitheater and medical library. Self-guided tours are available. Groups of 10 or more must arrange guided tours, advance notice required. pennmedicine.org/pahosp, 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia PA 215-829-3000 ✔ ✔ 90 Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens One of the city’s most colorful event venues is Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, an indoor-outdoor mosaic art installation that spans a half-block on South Street. phillymagicgardens.org, 1020 South Street Philadelphia PA 215-733-0390 SSaint John the Evangelist Founded in 1830, this Roman Catholic church is located in the heart of Philadelphia. St. John Neumann, then bishop, was consecrated here in 1852, and his funeral was held here in 1860. St. John’s is served by Capuchin Franciscan Friars. stjohnsphilly.com, 21 South 13th Street Philadelphia, PA, 215-563-4145 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 30 Washington Square One of the five original planned public squares that defined Philadelphia from its founding in 1682. The 6-acre green space is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier. ushistory.org/tour/washington-square.htm, 210 West Washington Square, Philadelphia PA h k ✔ bus parking comp driver comp guide free food service tour lenght (minutes)
