Philadelphia Things to Do

When two branches of the famous Guggenheim opened in Vegas, it was seen as a sure sign that Vegas was on its way to, or at least had an actual chance of, becoming a real city with real culture, and not just a glittery to... more

You could call Philadelphia one big campus, with 27 degree-granting institutions within city limits and 50,000 annual college graduates. The oldest and most prestigious university is Penn. This private, coeducational Ivy... more

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The most famous touring concert pianist in the world, 22-year-old Lang Lang, trained at the Curtis, one of the country's finest music schools, housed in a rambling historic limestone mansion with its own theater. Eightee... more

If you're looking for dinosaurs, the Academy is the best place to find them. Kids love the big diorama halls, with cases of various species mounted and posed in authentic settings. A permanent display, "Dinosaurs Galore,... more

This is a wonderful homegrown series: Director Tony Cecchia knows all of the classical music greats from his time at the Marlboro Music Festival and brings renowned international soloists, chamber musicians, and jazz and... more

Villeroy & Boch, 13 Königstrasse (911/22-31-82), sells sets of china, crystal ware, and porcelain trinkets that make good souvenirs. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can chang... more

Like the Powel House, the Physick House combines attractive design and historical interest. The house is the area's most impressive -- free-standing but not boxy, gracious but solid. Built during the 1780s boom, with mon... more

One of the city's most popular professional theaters offers a veritable soup-to-nuts of all things theatrical. Plays -- often world premieres or clever adaptations of masterpieces -- are staged in two performance spaces... more

With the July 1993 opening of the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia made it clear that the future of the area depends on its ability to accommodate tens of thousands of visitors weekly. Though the 440,00... more