Sports
Philadelphia Union
The 16th team in Major League Soccer, Union are now playing their third season in the league. Unlike Philly's other teams in the four biggest sports in North America, however, they are not located in South Philly; home games are played at PPL Park, their soccer-specific stadium on the waterfront in the nearby suburb of Chester.
Philadelphia Passion
In 2009, Philadelphia is one of ten cities to introduce the Lingerie Football League. The rules of the NFL and the LFL are slightly different; the LFL plays 7 on 7 rather than 11.
Philadelphia 76ers
The city's NBA team, playing at Wells Fargo Center, in the immediate vicinity of the two major stadiums.
Philadelphia Flyers
Hockey fans can also enjoy the city's NHL team, which shares Wells Fargo Center with the Sixers.
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia's NFL team has played at Lincoln Financial Field, next door to Citizens Bank Park, since 2003. Games routinely sell out.
Philadelphia Phillies
The city's hometown baseball team. Founded in 1883, they are the oldest one name, one city franchise in all of professional sports. Since 2004 the team has played at Citizens Bank Park, a new $350 million baseball-only facility in South Philadelphia that is among the best in the big leagues. The park is easily accessible on the subway and tickets start at $18. The food at the park was named as Best Ballpark Food in a survey of Food Network viewers in 2007. Keep your eye out for Dollar Dog Nights, where hot dogs are only $1.
Tours
Philadelphia Phlash
The Philadelphia Phlash is a convenient trackless trolley ride between downtown hotels and 19 key Philadelphia locations, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Old City and Logan Square.
Big Bus Tours
See the city of Philadelphia from a London-style double-decker bus, complete with an open top! Commentary on all of Philadelphia's sights is offered.
Ride the Ducks
One of the most notorious tours in Philadelphia involves not colonial works, but ducks. Riding the ducks, complete with a "quacker," is a great way to see Philadelphia by land before seeing the skyline and scenic historic Philadelphia from the waters of the Delaware. And you're sure to draw looks from all the locals with each quack, who generally view the ducks as a nuisance.
Constitutional Guided Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of America's most walkable cities, so what better way to see it than on foot? Get up close and personal with history on this 75-minute, 1.25-mi 2 km walking tour of the historic district. The tour showcases over 15 of Philadelphia's most popular tourist attractions including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin's grave site, and the house where Thomas Jefferson wrote much of the Declaration of Independece! Frequent departures throughout the day at the Independence Visitors Center at 6th & Market Streets.
Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour
The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour is One Part History, Two Parts Haunt! See more than 20 haunted sites on a 75-minute walking adventure through the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia. Hear stories about the ghosts of the founding fathers including Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, see historic cemeteries such as Old Pine Street and St. Peter's, and learn about Leo Callahan and Edgar Allen Poe. Tours depart from the Cosi Restaurant at 4th and Chestnut Sts. Tours run from April to beyond Halloween.
Once Upon A Nation
See Philadelphia's historic district with colonial-themed tour guides and bystanders. Once Upon A Nation showcases the Philadelphia of the 18th Century and pays close attention to the city' revolutionary heritage. In 2006, Once Upon A Nation will reopen Franklin Square, one of Penn's original five squares, as a tribute to Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday. The square lies just across from the historic district and will feature the Liberty Carousel among other attractions.
Philadelphia in the Movies Tour
Discover a little Philadelphia history that's not in the textbooks. Visit the locations where all the action took place in such films as Rocky, Trading Places, The Sixth Sense, Philadelphia, In Her Shoes, and many more. Learn what happened, what didn’t and what did but never made it to the screen.
Philadelphia Trolley Works
Take a scenic tour of Philadelphia in a Victorian-era trolley, hose and carriage, LandShark, or double-decker bus. Hosts offer commentary on all that you see throughout Philadelphia. Prices vary depending on length of tour and vehicle.
Events
Philadelphia International Championship
Every year, Philadelphia is host to the Philadelphia International Championship, which is a 144-mi 232 km bike race from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the hillside community of Manayunk, which is the site of the Manayunk Wall. 2010 marks its 26th year running. The event usually takes place in early June.
Philadelphia Marathon
The Philadelphia Marathon is also another annual event. This marathon race is held every 3rd Sunday in November. There are three races: the full marathon, half marathon and the "Rothman Institute 8k".
All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Every year in the beginning of July, an All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival is held down Penns Landing. $5, children under 2 free.
Mummers Parade
The Mummers Parade is held each New Years Day. The first official parade took place on January 1, 1901. Local clubs usually called New Years Associations compete in one of four categories Comics, Fancies, String Bands, and Fancy Brigades. They prepare elaborate costumes and moveable scenery, which take months to complete. The parade of over 10,000 marchers travels approximately 3 miles northward on Broad Street, beginning in South Philadelphia and concluding near City Hall in Center City.
AIDS Walk Philly
Occurs every october. it is an 8.2-mi 13 km walk that begins and ends at eakins oval in front of the stairs of the philadelphia art museum. the first walk started in 1987 and raised $33,000 that year. since then, the event became annual.
Philadelphia's job market is ever-expanding both in the city and in its suburbs. The 975' Comcast Center is a constant reminder of the economic revitalization of Philadelphia and of Comcast's presence in the city. Additionally, a Keystone Opportunity Zone over the Powelton Rail Yards adjacent to 30th St. Station promises a bright future for jobs and new office buildings in the city.
theater and music
Philadelphia prides itself on its wide variety of live performances, particularly for music. Venues can be found throughout Center City East and West, Old City, South Philly and the Northern Liberties/Fishtown districts of North Philly. R5 Productions (http://www.r5productions.com) promotes smaller bands and affordable shows at several local venues.