What to do in Southeast Pennsylvania, PA

Activities, attractions and tours

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Southeast Pennsylvania
Southeast Pennsylvania
Southeast Pennsylvania
Southeast Pennsylvania

Southeast Pennsylvania Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Southeast Pennsylvania has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Southeast Pennsylvania is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southeast Pennsylvania to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Southeast Pennsylvania Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southeast Pennsylvania.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southeast Pennsylvania attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in Southeast Pennsylvania


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

Center City

4.5/5(205 area reviews)

Boasting a dense downtown area, Center City offers a plethora of restaurants, bars, and cultural institutions like Kimmel Center and Academy of Music. Explore Penn's Landing, Old City, or the medical Mütter Museum, and enjoy convenient transport options.

Center City
Philadelphia showing a monument, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Center City West

If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row and hop on the metro to see more the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.

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University City

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Home to prestigious universities like Penn and Drexel, this vibrant area offers cultural experiences at the Penn Museum and Institute of Contemporary Art. Enjoy shopping at the 40th Street retail corridor and easy access to various transportation options.

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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.

North Philadelphia
Independence National Historical Park

Old City

Discover history at Independence National Historical Park, stroll along the 3rd Street Corridor for galleries and boutiques, and enjoy vibrant nightlife with quality restaurants and bars. Don't miss the monthly First Friday event for art and design showcases.

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West Philadelphia

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Home to universities like University of Pennsylvania and Drexel, this area boasts cultural venues such as Mann Music Center and Bushfire Theater. Explore Lancaster Avenue's shops and restaurants, or visit the historic Philadelphia Zoo.

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