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Entertainment and Sports
Philadelphia's musical scene is rich and varied.
Choices range from rock concerts in large arenas to jazz and blues
in small cafés. Small bars abound and reflect the city's
role as a gateway for 300 years with ethnic neighborhood restaurants,
which often provide entertainment. It is hard to go wrong here,
whether your appetite is for a cheese steak or five star dining.
"The hippest street in town," South Street is famous for
eclectic shops, unique restaurants and energetic nightlife. A great
place to people-watch and window shop while walking off a late night
meal. West on the Schuylkill River, Manayunk is one of the newest
hot spots in the area. Named a National Historic District in 1983,
Manayunk is known for its galleries and restaurants.
Philadelphia Events Calendar
Philadelphia Nightlife
Dining in Philadelphia
Shopping opportunities abound from Antique Row on Pine Street and
Jeweler's Row to the Bourse and Market Street East.
Comcast Spectator
http://www.comcast-spectacor.com/geninfo/
Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, 215-339-7600 or 215-336-3600
This stadium complex includes the First
Union Center and First Union Spectrum. First Union Center
hosts the Flyers and the 76ers. First Union Spectrum hosts
the Phantoms and the Wings.
Various other sports events are held during the year including
ice skating, tennis and cycling. |
Veterans Stadium
Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, 215-463-5500
The home of the Eagles and Phillies since
1971. The Vet also hosts Temple University football. |
The Apollo of Temple
1776 North Broad Street, 215-204-2400
Temple University's sports arena is best
known for its basketball team. |
University of Pennsylvania
33rd St. between Spruce and Walnut Street, 215-898-6121
Franklin Field hosts Penn's football team
and The Palestra hosts the basketball teams.
The Philadelphia Sports Congress
Various other facilities are available
for use by sports enthusiasts, most notably Fairmount Park
and Penn's Landing. |
Fairmount Park
Follows the Schuylkill River from 22nd Street to City Line
Avenue
 One
of the world's largest landscaped municipal parks, Fairmount
Park's four thousand acres contain several million trees;
picnic areas; tennis courts; miles of bicycle paths; bridle
paths; an azalea garden; the zoo; and Boathouse Row.
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