Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Rittenhouse Square
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Rittenhouse Square, a popular green space in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Wells Fargo Center
Catch an event at Wells Fargo Center during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Liberty Bell Center
Displayed right in the heart of the city, this bell is one of Philadelphia’s most prized possessions.
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Philadelphia
South Philadelphia
Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Citizens Bank Park.
South Philadelphia East
If you're spending time in South Philadelphia East, check out sights like Lincoln Financial Field or Citizens Bank Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NRG Station or Oregon Station.
University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Rittenhouse Square or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Washington Square Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
- Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center
- Lincoln Financial Field
- Wells Fargo Center
- Liberty Bell Center
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Big Kahuna's Water Park
- Reading Terminal Market
- Coco Key Water Resort
- Independence Hall
- Drexel University
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Adventure Aquarium
- Parx Casino and Racetrack
- City Hall
- Rowan University
- Fairmount Park