10 TOP Things to Do in Pennsylvania May 2024

Most fun & popular experiences in Pennsylvania

Tours & day trips

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Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Attractions

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Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Spirit of Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise

Shows & concerts

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Sesame Place® Tickets

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Private Mount Pocono Observation Air Tour

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Pennsylvania

Hersheypark

4/5(25 reviews)

Ride roller coasters in this action-packed candy-themed park filled with thrilling water slides, child-friendly rides and opportunities to dine with actors dressed as Hershey products.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Have a fun-filled day at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and find out why this is a popular amusement park in Allentown. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

PNC Park

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.

Pennsylvania Convention Center

4.5/5(36 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention center in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Acrisure Stadium

4.5/5(94 reviews)

Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.

University of Pennsylvania

4.5/5(28 reviews)

Walk around the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top college in Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.

University of Pittsburgh

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe around University of Pittsburgh, a top college in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

PPG Paints Arena

5/5(80 reviews)

Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Carnegie Mellon University

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Walk around the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top college in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Explore areas of Pennsylvania

Liberty Bell Center featuring heritage architecture, a monument and a city

Center City

4.5/5(205 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Rittenhouse Square and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Pittsburgh

4.5/5(187 area reviews)

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.

Bella Vista which includes street scenes and markets

South Philadelphia

3/5(12 area reviews)

Travelers choose South Philadelphia for its live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Citizens Bank Park.

North Shore

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at North Side Station.

Fairmount Park which includes skyline, a lake or waterhole and heritage architecture

West Philadelphia

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Eastern State Penitentiary featuring interior views

North Philadelphia

North Philadelphia is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at North Philadelphia BSL Station or Allegheny Station to explore sights like The Liacouras Center.