Free Things To Do in Philadelphia

The city of Philadelphia is a great place to visit even for the budget conscious people. Not only is the city beautiful and filled with parks and public recreation areas, but also there are many historical, educational and entertainment activities which are free.

Mentioned below are some Philadelphia places to visit and things to do which are absolutely free.

Independence National Historic Park

It is located at the heart of Philadelphia and all sites within the park are free. Tickets are required for a visit to the Independence Hall which you can get free on the date of your visit, or you can do advance reservation for a modest fee of $ 1.50 a ticket.

Library Company of Philadelphia

On your travel Philidelphia be sure to visit the library which has over half a million books, prints, manuscripts and photographs of American history and culture. The library also hosts free exhibitions and programs which can be interesting. The library is free and open to public from 9 am to 4:45 pm on Monday to Friday.

U.S. Mint

The Philadelphia branch of the U.S. Mint is open from 9 am to 3 pm on Monday through Friday. You can watch here coin production from start to finish. Tours at this mint are free and don't require reservation.

Martin Park Nature Center

You can enjoy the day at this park for free. This 140 acre park is not only a recreation area, but it is also an educational facility and a wildlife sanctuary.

Awbury Arboretum

The grounds and the remaining houses in this place form a perfect natural preserve where both the plants and the historical buildings can thrive and entertain the guests. The arboretum is free to the public and is open everyday from sunrise to sunset.

Storytelling benches

If you want to sit down and rest for some time on your visit to Philadelphia, you can do so at the free storytelling benches scattered around the city's historical area. Here, Once Upon A Nation storytellers will tell you stories and transport you back to the early days of the country.

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