Visit Southwest Philadelphia
Popular places to visit

University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Citizens Bank Park
Citizens Bank Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Wells Fargo Center
Wells Fargo Center is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Activities

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3 Day Niagara Falls and Philadelphia Tour from New York
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Philadelphia

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

South Philadelphia East
If you're spending time in South Philadelphia East, check out sights like Lincoln Financial Field or Citizens Bank Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NRG Station or Oregon Station.

University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Penn Museum.

Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

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 of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.

Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.