The Top Free Things to do in Philadelphia
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26. See the house where Edgar Allan Poe lived
Few tourists know that you can take a self guided tour of the Philly home where Edgar Allan Poe once resided. Poe lived in several Philly houses, although this house in the Spring Hill neighborhood is the only one still standing. This house was built in 1842 and was designated a National Historic landmark in 1962. Besides exploring the 3 story residence, you will get to watch an informative video and read through various exhibits. This is a really cool add on activity particularly if you love Poe’s work.
Location: 532 N. 7th Street
27. View the Benjamin Franklin bridge via Penn’s Landing
A short section of the Delaware River Path runs along the waterfront at Penn’s landing. From here, you can feast your eyes on a prime view of the beautiful Benjamin Franklin Bridge. During the summer, the area is extra lively with many special events, a roller skating rink, and various food vendors. It’s also free to walk the 1.5 mile course over the Benjamin Franklin bridge. If you are up for the challenge, the views of the skyline are pretty spectacular!
Location: 101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
28. See The Thinker sculpture by Rodin
Philly’s museum scene is pretty incredible. If you plan on exploring the wonderful Museum of Art, save your ticket as it is also good for admission to The Rodin Museum. This renowned museum is home to one of the largest collections of Rodin pieces in the world. The museum operates on a pay-as-you-wish format, and thus, is accessible to everyone. Additionally, exploring the grounds of the museum is always free. Here you will get to see the iconic Thinker statue, along with a variety of great Rodin masterpieces.
Location: 2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
29. Take your pic by the AMOR sculpture
Similar to the iconic Love sculpture, the AMOR sculpture is another popular selfie opportunity. This piece in Sister Cities Park is located near the museums, and thus, you will probably walk right past it while you are out and about. The Robert Indiana art piece was brought to the city when the Pope visited in 2015. Amor translates into love in Spanish, and thus, was brought in to commemorate the pope’s native language.
Location: 210 N. 18th Street
