Things to Do in the Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey Area
By Meg Favreau, About.com Guide to Philadelphia / South Jersey
A guide to the best things to see and do in the Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey area.
- Events Calendars
- Annual Events
- Adult Entertainment
- Jersey Shore Beaches from Long Beach Island to Cape May Point
- Camden Waterfront
- Historic Sites in the Philadelphia Area
Events Calendars
Check out these events calendars for an updated index of things to do in the Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey Area.
- Philadelphia Area August 2008 Arts, Events, Exhibits and Festivals
- South Jersey August 2008 Arts, Events, Exhibits and Festivals
- New Jersey Shore Events Calendar - Long Beach Island to Cape May
- August 2008 Casino Headliners in Atlantic City
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts / Academy of Music July 2008 Events
- Philadelphia Theater Guide - What's on Stage at Philadelphia Area Theaters
- Atlantic City Casino Entertainment - On-Going Shows
- National Constitution Center Events and Programs
- Philadelphia Area African American Community Festivals, Exhibitions and Events
Annual Events
The Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey area is home to a number of major events each year, all of which attract huge crowds.
- Mummers Parade
- Wing Bowl
- Philadelphia International Auto Show
- Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Film Festival
- The Greatest Show On Earth® Comes to Philadelphia
- Penn Relays
- Dad Vail Regatta
- Mother's Day
- Memorial Day Weekend
- Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival
- Father's Day
- Welcome America Festival
- Philadelphia Flower Show
- Halloween and Fall Events
- Holidays - Thanksgiving through New Years Day
- Philadelphia Folk Festival
Adult Entertainment
Our guides to adult entertainment in the Philadelphia and Atlantic City areas.
Jersey Shore Beaches from Long Beach Island to Cape May Point
The Jersey Shore beaches, from Long Beach Island to Cape May Point, NJ make up some of the USA's best and most famous beaches.
Each summer hundreds of thousands of visitors from the Philadelphia area, New York, Maryland and Virginia choose to vacation along the world famous Jersey Shore.
- Atlantic City NJ Beaches
- Avalon NJ Beaches
- Brigantine NJ Beaches
- Cape May NJ Beaches
- Cape May Point NJ Beaches
- Longport NJ Beaches
- Margate NJ Beaches
- Ocean City NJ Beaches
- Stone Harbor NJ Beaches
- Ventnor City NJ Beaches
- Wildwood City Beaches
- Wildwood Crest Beaches
Camden Waterfront
Just a short ferry ride or drive from Philadelphia brings you to the Camden Waterfront where you can easily spend the whole day with the family.
Historic Sites in the Philadelphia Area
As one of the nation"s oldest cities and first capital where the founding fathers formed a nation and around which many important battles were fought during the Revolutionary War, the Philadelphia area is home to many of the nation"s most historic sites.
- Once Upon a Nation Storytelling and Tours
- Top Places in Historic Philadelphia
- Valley Forge National Historical Park
- Walking Tour of Independence National Historical Park
Parks, Gardens and Arboretums
The Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey has some of the most beautiful and famous parks, gardens and arboretums in the country.
- Independence National Historical Park
- Kelly Drive / Schuylkill River Area
- Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
- Philadelphia Musuem of Art Grounds
- Top Philadelphia Area Gardens and Arboretums
- Valley Forge National Historical Park
Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo is the nation"s first zoo and the first zoo in North America to offer a special zoo just for children. It is also the Philadelphia region"s leading family attraction, welcoming more than 1.1 million visitors a year
Shopping
Philadelphia / South Jersey area offers numerous nationally-known retailers as well as countless unique small shops. The region is also well known for its abundance of excellent farmers markets where you can buy locally grown produce. If finding garage sales and flea markets are your weekend pastime, you"ll find them in almost every town in the region from April through October.
- Garage Sales, Tag Sales, Yard Sales and Flea Markets
- Shopping in Bucks County
- South Jersey Shopping
- Senior Discounts in Philadelphia
Sports and Recreation
Sports and Recreation in the Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey area are much more than pastimes. The city and its surrounding areas are known as some of the most vocal and loyal sports fans in the nation. While the Philadelphia Eagles rule the city, each of the other major sports are also strongly supported by devoted fans.
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Boundless Philadelphia - Outdoor Activities
Top Restaurants
Philadelphia has become of the great dining cities in the United States. Whatever cuisine you enjoy you"re likely to find an excellent restaurant not far from your home. Of course, nothing says Philadelphia like a cheesesteak and the best ones are made here.
