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Art and Architecture

Museums
Philadelphia Museum of Art - The Philadelphia Museum of Art is unique among American museums in its integrated presentation of both the fine and decorative arts from Asia, Europe, and the U.S. The museum is world-famous for its major holdings of Western and Asian art dating from the Middle Ages, its Rodin sculptures, early Italian Renaissance paintings, medieval arms and armor, and its collection of 19th and 20th-century works from Thomas Eakins to Constantin Brancusi.
Barnes Foundation - One of the most important private collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early modern art in America. The Foundation's collection includes works by such artists as Renoir, Cézanne, van Gogh and Picasso.
Fabric Workshop and Museum - Tour the print studios, dye and pigment mixing rooms and galleries of the Fabric Workshop. This unique organization is devoted to experimental fabric design and silkscreen printing.
Fonthill Museum - The lavish 44-room "castle" that was the home of Dr. Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930), an eccentric historian, architect, anthropologist, archaeologist and tile maker, was designed and built by Mr. Mercer and is constructed of poured concrete. The interiors are filled with a dazzling assortment of tiles from Mercer's Moravian Tile Works.
Moravian Tile Works - The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a National Historic Landmark in Buck County, a suburb of Philadelphia. It is currently maintained as a "working history" museum and handmade tiles are still produced in a similar manner to that developed by the pottery's founder and builder, Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930).
James A. Michener Art Museum - Named in honor of the late Pulitzer prize-winning author, who was a Doylestown native, this elegant regional museum features the visual heritage of Bucks County, an area long favored by artists and authors.
Delaware Art Museum - located in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, was originally founded in 1912 as an effort to keep the 48 treasured works by Howard Pyle in Wilmington. From this beginning, the Museum has transformed into a primary repository for the best collection of Pre-Raphaelite art, an extensive collection of American illustrations, and the archives of John Sloan, one of the group of American realist painters known as "The Eight."
Institute of Contemporary Art - Recognized world wide as a premier non-collecting art institution, the Institute's trademark is identifying significant artists early in their careers. The list includes such names as Andy Warhol, Clyfford Still, Agnes Martin, Laurie Anderson, Siah Amajani, David Salle and Robert Mapplethorpe.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, established in 1805, was the nation's first art museum. Designed by Frank Furness and George Hewitt, the museum is a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture. The collection focuses on American art from 1700 to the present.
Woodmere Art Museum - Woodmere Art Museum, a former private home, is filled with fine paintings, tapestries, sculpture, porcelain, and other objects which belonged to its owner, Charles Knox Smith. The addition of a new wing makes it a real showcase for special exhibitions.
Rodin Museum - The Rodin Museum, founded by a Philadelphia philanthropist for the purpose of enriching the lives of his fellow citizens, houses the largest collection of sculptures by Auguste Rodin outside of Paris.
Brandywine River Museum - The Brandywine River Museum, a Civil War-era grist mill converted into a modern museum, showcases American art. The museum houses one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of works by N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth.

Galleries
Calderwood Gallery - With an international reputation, the Calderwood Gallery specializes in 20th Century decorative arts. The Gallery has the world's largest inventory of French Art Deco and Forties furniture.
Clay Studio - a non-profit educational arts organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the ceramic arts and the work of new clay artists. The Clay Studio supports the ceramic arts through its artist residencies, gallery, studio space, school, educational & outreach programs, and permanent location.
Grounds For Sculpture - is a 35-acre sculpture park and museum that organizes changing Exhibitions of contemporary sculpture by American and internationally renowned artists who work in a wide range of media.
Helen Drutt Gallery - Fine Arts Gallery specializing in ceramic arts and contemporary jewelry
Larry Becker Gallery - Fine Arts Gallery specializing in contemporary art
Locks Gallery - one of the city's first contemporary art galleries focusing on mid-career contemporary artists.
M. Finkel & Daughter Gallery - Specializing in period American furniture and textiles, Morris Finkel and Amy Finkel are widely known for their expertise in the fields of antique samplers, needlework, and quilts.
Philadelphia Artists Open Studio Tours - annually in October. Over 100 participating artists from all over the city open their studios to the public. Their work spans painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, furniture, installation art, fiber art, ceramics and more. Visitors converse with the artists and are free to purchase artwork directly from the artist.
Schwarz Gallery - A fine arts gallery specializing in Philadelphia artists from 1750 - 1940.
Snyderman-Works Gallery - One of the pioneer, all-media contemporary galleries in the U.S., the Snyderman-Works Gallery organizes exhibitions and commission projects for cutting edge regional, national and international artists, working in ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber and wood, as well as studio furniture and sculptural glass. Rick and Ruth Snyderman, the dynamic founders of the gallery, will welcome the group. The Snydermans have been leaders in artistic and community projects in Philadelphia for over forty years.
W. Graham Arader, III Gallery - The W. Graham Arader, III Gallery offers this country's finest and largest selection of antiquarian prints, watercolors, and maps. The gallery is filled with works by John James Audubon, Pierre-Joseph Redoute, George Catlin and Karl Bodner. The gallery also houses a large collection of maps and city views.

Art Shows
Philadelphia Antiques Show - Annual show regarded as on of the nations premier antiques events.
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show - Recognized as the finest juried exhibition of American contemporary crafts in the United States, the show features decorative and functional works of art in a variety of media: baskets; ceramics; glass; jewelry; leather; metal; mixed media; paper and wood. All objects in the show are for sale.
USArtists: American Fine Arts Show - The USArtists: American Fine Art Show features traditional art of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries as well as works by talented emerging American artists. The show attracts art enthusiasts and collectors from all over the country.

Architecture and Other Art Sites
The Eakins Gallery of Jefferson Medical College - contains portraits of three Jefferson physicians by Thomas Eakins. His famous Gross Clinic (1875) still shocks viewers with its graphically realistic portrayal of a surgical operation. Additional portraits of the chemist Benjamin Rand and anatomist William Forbes complete this historic medical triumvirate
Girard College - Established over 150 years ago as a school for orphan boys, Girard College has grown to become an established educational institution. Founder's Hall, which is one of the greatest expressions of 19th century Greek Revival architecture in the U.S., contains Stephen Girard's extraordinary collection of decorative arts including elegant furniture, plate and china from the early national period, 1780-1830.
Main Line Art Center - A primary resource for visual arts enrichment and learning, the Main Line Art Center supports the development of artists and the growth of audiences for the arts.
Masonic Temple - Visit the Masonic Temple, home of the Pennsylvania Masonic Order, and an architectural jewel. The temple is a fascinating mélange of epic Lodge Rooms, each authentically and theatrically decorated in a unique style, such as Norman, Gothic, and Egyptian
Mural Arts Project of Philadelphia - Enjoy a guided tour by motor coach of the Philadelphia Mural Arts, one of the most vibrant public arts projects in the country. During your tour of several distinct neighborhoods, you will see a number of the more than 2,000 murals that adorn the walls of the city, representing the collective vision and the hopes of the community.
Paley Design Center at Philadelphia University - Dedicated to collecting and caring for original examples of international textiles, the Paley Design Center's collection includes unique historic and contemporary textiles as well as a fine fabric archive.
Philadelphia Art Alliance - The Philadelphia Art Alliance is one of the oldest and most prestigious multi-disciplinary arts organizations in the country dedicated to presenting outstanding exhibitions and programs in all art forms. Today, the Art Alliance continues to present provocative exhibitions that encourage interaction between the artist and the public.
Riverfront Arts Center - Located on the developing Wilmington waterfront, the Riverfront Arts Center will soon be home to the Delaware Art Museum
Wharton Esherick Studio - Painter, sculptor, and furniture-maker-par-excellence Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), one of America's foremost craftsmen, worked in a magnificent 5-story studio housed in an old stone farmhouse. Tour this extraordinary structure, which now contains over 200 examples of this master craftsman's painting, sculpture and furniture.
Wood Turning Center - The Wood Turning Center is a Philadelphia-based not-for-profit arts institution, gallery and resource center, that is dedicated to the art and craft of lathe-turned objects.
Pennsylvania Convention Center - Arrange for a private tour of the Pennsylvania Convention Center where art and architecture form a grand partnership. Here you can experience some of the most intriguing examples of art by 56 contemporary American artists with an emphasis on Pennsylvania artists.

Performing Arts
Academy of Music - Built in 1857, the Academy of Music is America's oldest continuously-operating opera house. The Academy is home to many of Philadelphia's cultural institutions, notably The Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of music Director Wolfgang Sawallisch and the Opera Company of Philadelphia.
Arden Theatre Company - Dedicated to bringing to life the greatest stories by the greatest storytellers, the Arden is a professional theatre company located in downtown Philadelphia.
Curtis Institute of Music - Attend one of the free student recitals given throughout the year at the famed Curtis Institute of Music. Situated in a turn-of-the-century mansion on Rittenhouse Square, the Curtis Institute has graduated such well-known musicians as composer Samuel Barber, cellist-conductor Mstislav Rostropovich, pianist Rudolf Serkin, conductor Gian Carlo Menotti, and many of the principal players of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Recently proclaimed by the Travel Channel as one of the seven modern wonders of the world for its acoustics and innovative design, the Kimmel Center is home of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra.
Opera Company of Philadelphia - one of the fastest-growing opera companies in North America, is Philadelphia's only grand opera company. It boasts a long history of quality grand opera productions cast with a unique blend of international stars and rising young talent.
Philadelphia Orchestra Association - Performing in the beautiful Verizon Hall in the new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Philadelphia Orchestra continues to be recognized world-wide for its excellence.
Walnut Street Theatre - In existence since 1809, the Walnut Street Theatre is America's oldest theater and Philadelphia's most popular theatre company.
Wilma Theatre - Located in the city's Avenue of the Arts, the Wilma is state-of-the-art theater dedicated to presenting theater as an art form. The plays chosen for production engage audiences in an aesthetic and philosophical examination of the complexities of contemporary life.

History and Science

Museums
Academy of Natural Sciences - The Academy of Natural Sciences is the oldest continuously-operating natural history institution in the Western Hemisphere. Explore the world of a million years ago with videos, interactive exhibits and fossils. Climb in a dinosaur footprint and see 14 life-size dinosaur skeletons. See marvelous exhibits of birds, fishes, decoys, Egyptian mummies, endangered species and species from the past.
American Swedish Historical Museum - The American Swedish Historical Museum, the oldest Swedish museum in the United States, celebrates the cultural heritage and traditions of Swedes and Swedish Americans. The museum was built in 1926 and is modeled after a 17th-century Swedish manor house. Collections include three galleries devoted to the history of the New Sweden Colony, established in the Delaware Valley in 1638, and an extraordinary collection of fine and decorative arts produced by famous Swedish artists. Important works on view include paintings by Carl Milles, Carl Larsson and Anders Zorn, as well as examples of Swedish silver, Orrefors art glass and furniture
African-American Cultural and Historical Museum - The Afro-American Cultural and Historical Museum is the first city-sponsored Afro-centric museum. Its aim is to collect, preserve and present the contribution of Afro-Americans. The largest emphasis is one of local nature, but the museum includes national and international as well.
Atwater Kent Museum - The Atwater-Kent is a charming museum filled with unusual artifacts that track Philadelphia's history from its earliest beginnings with William Penn to the present.
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies - the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies is a multicultural resource center which focuses on America's diverse society. Following an introduction to the Balch by a member of the Balch's staff, enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition, Discovering America: The Peopling of Pennsylvania, in which each section highlights a different moment in Pennsylvania's ethnic history up to the present.
Civil War Museum and Library - Civil War buffs and Lincoln admirers will be particularly interested in the Civil War Museum and Library maintained by the Pennsylvania Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. This organization was founded in 1865 by three Union Army officers on the day Lincoln died. An extensive library and hundreds of war-related items such as Ulysses S. Grant's full dress uniform, confederate money, flags, field gear and weapons fill a four-story townhouse.
College of Physicians, M ütter Museum - The Mütter Museum (College of Physicians) was established in 1858 to display pathological specimens for medical students. Today, one is fascinated and enlightened by the collections where one may: trace the development of the human embryo; examine the mummified body of a woman who died in the early 19th-century; inspect the first successful heart-lung machine; and see the skeletons of a 7'6" giant and a 3'6" dwarf.
Franklin Institute Science Museum and Futures Center - Meet the future at the Franklin Institute Science Museum and Futures Center where you can walk through the human heart and experiment with hands-on science and technology. This museum is loved around the world for making the study of science fun for all ages.
Hagley Museum - Tour the 230 acre Hagley Estate, location of the original mills, gardens and home of the DuPont family. Hagley provides a unique glimpse into American life in the 19th century.
Independence Seaport Museum - Explore Philadelphia's rich maritime heritage at the new Independence Seaport Museum. The museum examines the worlds of commerce and trade, naval defense and shipbuilding. You can see the ocean floor, watch boat-building in progress or catch the latest traveling special exhibition. Finally, you can head outdoors to tour Commodore Dewey's 1989 Flagship, USS Olympia, and the World War II submarine, USS Becuna.
Mercer Museum - The Mercer Museum houses an impressive collection of pre-Industrial Revolution tools amassed by Dr. Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930), an eccentric historian, architect, anthropologist, archaeologist and tile maker.
National Constitution Center - America's first and only museum devoted to the United States Constitution and the freedoms that empower us as individuals and as a nation. The Center features over 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits, film, photographs, and sculpture to engage and inspire every American.
National Museum of American Jewish History - The National Museum of American Jewish History is the only museum in the nation to offer education, exhibits and programs dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Jewish people in America.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology - Since its founding in 1887, the University Museum has been an American leader in archaeological and anthropological research and is world-renowned for its collection of over one million objects and artifacts from throughout the world.

Historical Sites
Bryn Athyn Cathedral - The Bryn Athyn Cathedral was lovingly hand-built by old-world craftsmen in the tradition of the Medieval craft guilds with an emphasis on intentional irregularities. The fine craftsmanship is reflected in the blown glass, chiseled stone columns, wood doors and carved furniture.
Carpenter's Hall - the meeting place of the First Continental Congress in 1774.
Chester County Historical Society - The Chester County Historical Society features permanent and changing exibits that feature the area's rich history. It is also home to the award winning History Lab, a participatory gallery for all ages. Informative lectures and workshops, family programs, trips and tours, and an array of celebratory events combine to bring history to life.
Christ Church - Built between 1724-54, Christ Church is the birthplace of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. It is also a celebrated gem of harmonious architecture in the graceful tradition of Christopher Wren's churches in London. Fifteen signers of the Declaration of Independence attended Christ Church, including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
City Hall - Located on the Center Square of William Penn's original plan for the city, City Hall is the country's largest municipal building and a masterpiece of architecture in the Second Empire style, distinguished by statues, mansard roofs, and pavilions. Depending upon the time of day of your visit, you may see the Mayor's Reception Room, Conversation Hall, City Council Caucus Room and the City Council Chamber
Curtis Center - The Dream Garden, the second largest Tiffany mosaic in the world, was commissioned for the Marble Lobby of the one million-square-foot historic Curtis Center when the building was constructed as the headquarters for The Curtis Publishing Company in 1916. Measuring 15 feet by 49 feet, it is based on a painting by noted artist Maxfield Parrish.
Eastern State Penitentiary - Designed by the noted architect John Haviland in the early 19th century Eastern State Penitentiary is known for the system of solitary confinement. Behind the massive, castle-like walls of this abandoned prison lies a lost world. Some of America's most notorious criminals, such as Al Capone and Willie Sutton, were held in the vaulted cells.
Elfreth's Alley - Established between 1702-04, Elfreth's Alley is the oldest residential street in the nation. The thirty houses lining the Alley were built between 1728-1836 and occupied by craftsmen and shopkeepers. Today, these charming early 18th-century houses remain private residences.
Ephrata Cloister - Founded in 1732 by Conrad Beissel, the Ephrata Cloister was one of America's earlist communal societies.
Fort Mifflin on the Delaware - Fort Mifflin is the only pre-Revolutionary fortification destroyed by the British, rebuilt during the 18th century, and retained as part of the United States coastal defense system into the 20th century.
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania - The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest in the country, founded in 1824. Its permanent collection of Philadelphia history from the 1600s contains early documents and paintings including the first two drafts of the U.S. Constitution, the original plan for Independence Hall, and a wampum belt presented to William Penn by the Lenni Lenape which he wore when signing a treaty with them.
Independence National Historical Park - Where so much of American colonial, revolutionary and federal-period heritage is preserved. Highlights of "America's most historic square mile" include the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Carpenter's Hall and Franklin Court.
Laurel Hill Cemetary: The Underground Museum - Laurel Hill was founded in 1836 as the United States’ first garden cemetery.  It is honored as a National Historic Landmark, and as a unique, picturesque destination for connoisseurs of history, art, architecture and horticulture.  Many renowned individuals, including statesmen, Civil War generals, industrialists, and countless visionaries who shaped the history of Philadelphia and the nation now rest soundly under Laurel Hill’s perpetual care.
National Constitution Center - America's first and only museum devoted to the United States Constitution and the freedoms that empower us as individuals and as a nation. The Center features over 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits, film, photographs, and sculpture to engage and inspire every American.
Pennsylvania Hospital - Pennsylvania Hospital is the nation's first hospital, founded in 1751, 25 years before the American Revolution. A philosophy of caring inspired the founders who included Benjamin Franklin. Paintings by Benjamin West, Thomas Eakins and Thomas Sully adorn the walls.
Union League of Philadelphia - Founded during the American Civil War in 1862, the Union League supported President Lincoln and the preservation of the Union. The Union League boasts an unrivaled collection of writings on the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, a portrait of General George Washington by Thomas Sully and a full-size bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln.
Valley Forge National Historic Park - The site of Revolutionary War activity, Valley Forge National Historic Park commemorates our nation's struggle for Independence.
Zoological Society of Philadelphia - Established in 1859, the The Zoological Society of Philadelphia was the first zoo in the country. During its impressive history The Philadelphia Zoo has continued to set the pace for American zoos housing more than 1500 animals on 42 acres of beautiful gardens.

Historical Homes
Amish Farm and House - Situated on a 25-acre farmstead, the house, built in 1805, is a replica of an "old order" Amish home.
Andalusia - Rising gracefully from the shore of the Delaware River, Andalusia is among the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in America. Andalusia is still owned and maintained by the prominent Biddle family, and is furnished with an extraordinary collection of American Empire decorative arts, family portraits and heirlooms.
Betsy Ross House - the Betsy Ross House, easily identifiable by the 13-star-flag waving outside, is believed that this is the home where Betsy Ross, at George Washington's request, stitched together the first American flag for the Revolutionary forces.
Cliveden of the National Trust - Visit Cliveden, a gracious 18th-century manor house that was built as a summer retreat. Now a National Trust Property, this six-acre estate was the site of the Battle of Germantown.
Glen Ford on the Delaware - the Glen Ford Estate is a perfect example of Victorian dignity and grace, culture and grandeur. The collection includes paintings, prints, oriental rugs, antique furniture, rare books, and other art objects.
Historic Rittenhouse Town - Historic Rittenhouse Town is the site of several houses in Fairmount Park, including the site of the first papermill in America.
Lemon Hill - Built in 1800 by merchant Henry Pratt, Lemon Hill is a particularly fine example of Neoclassical style.
Mill Grove - built in 1762, is a museum and wildlife sanctuary set in a delightful, pristine setting along the Perkiomen Creek. It is the only true Audubon home still standing in America. (historic homes section) Although John James Audubon, the noted artist, naturalist and author, lived at Mill Grove for only two years (from 1804-1806), it was here in the gardens surrounding the estate that he gained his first impressions of American birds and wildlife. Audubon was the first to portray birds and other wildlife in natural settings and attitudes and to work from living subjects and in actual habitat. Mill Grove's museum contains some of Audubon's famous engravings, published between 1826 and 1838.
Mount Pleasant - Built between 1762 and 1765 in the Georgian style, Mount Pleasant is one of Fairmount Park's grandest houses. In 1775, John Adams described the mansion as "the most elegant Seat in Pennsylvania."
Pearl S. Buck House - The Pearl S. Buck House embodies the flavor of an international family. Raised in China as the daughter of missionary parents, Pearl Buck published her Pulitzer prize-winning novel The Good Earth before returning to her Bucks County home, Green Hills Farm.
Pennsbury Manor - William Penn's country home, Pennsbury Manor, was meticulously planned down to the last detail. Rebuilt in 1939, the manor and gardens present the country life of a gentleman in the early 1700's when Penn resided there.
Physick House - The Physick House, built in 1786, is an exceptional example of Federal-style townhouse in one of the oldest areas of the city. This 18th-century house was built by Henry Hill, an importer of Madeira wine; it was then owned by Dr. Philip Physick, the "father of American surgery," who took up residence from 1815-1837.
Powel House - The elegant Powel House is a Georgian brick house built in 1765, owned by Samuel Powel, the last mayor of Philadelphia under the Crown and the first in the new Republic.
Stenton - Stenton was built 1723-30 for James Logan, William Penn's secretary and agent and chief justice of the supreme court. A significant building in the Georgian style, the house is furnished with 18th- and 19th-century Logan family furnishings produced in Philadelphia.
Waynesborough - Waynesborough, a stately stone mansion, was the 18th century home of the Revolutionary War hero, General Anthony Wayne.
The Wyck Association - Wyck is one of the oldest houses in Philadelphia. The impressive stone house, completely furnished with the original family possessions, captures the gracious way of life enjoyed by the Quaker family who lived here for nine generations.

Gardens
Awbury Arboretum - Awbury Arboretum was founded in 1916 by the first of five generations of Copes, a prominent Quaker mercantile family. The thread of garden history can be traced here as nowhere else in the country. You will discover English style landscaped gardens and fifteen houses of architectural merit scattered over the grounds.
Chanticleer - Visit Chanticleer, with orchards of flowering trees meet with native wildflowers blooming in the woods. Courtyards frame unusual perennials and tropical plants. Vines grow in nooks and crannies and sun-loving wildflowers decorate a meadow. A woodland garden carpeted with exotic groundcovers and full of rarities precedes a water garden. And unusual benches invite you to relax in the shade of plant draped arbors. This privately owned, picturesque, 30-acre garden and manor house was built in 1913.
Japanese House and Garden - An authentic recreation of an early 17th-century Japanese palatial residence, the Japanese House and Garden was built with a formal tea complex and garden.
John Bartram Association Historic Bartram 's Garden - Historic Bartram's Gardens, established in 1728, is the oldest botanical garden in America. Visit the house and gardens where John Bartram, a Philadelphia Quaker, and his son William lived and worked as botanists and naturalists. The Bartrams travelled up and down the eastern seaboard collecting native American flora and transplanted it to their garden
Longwood Gardens - Longwood Gardens is regarded as one of the world's greatest gardens. Once the private estate of Pierre S. DuPont, today Longwood Gardens is a magnificent horticultural showplace encompassing 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows; 20 outdoor gardens; 20 indoor gardens within 4 acres of greenhouses; 11,000 different types of plants and spectacular illuminated fountains.
Morris Arboretum - Within 92 public acres, the Morris Arboretum boasts thousands of rare and lovely woody plants, including many of Philadelphia's newest, rarest, and largest trees. There are a variety of habitats, garden styles, and unusual features including: an English landscape park, Victorian temple, resident Royal Swans, Japanese gardens, a Fernery, an outdoor sculpture garden, meadows, woodlands, and wildlife.
Meadowbrook Farm - Meadowbrook Farm is the gracious home and beautifully-terraced gardens of horticulturist and civic leader J. Liddon Pennock, Jr.
Mt. Cuba - The hilly countryside of the Brandywine Valley unfolds as the road climbs to Mount Cuba, a 230-acre private estate of Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland.
Nemours Mansion - Nemours is a modified Louis XVI-style French château that was once the home of Alfred I. DuPont.
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society - The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society mission is to "motivate people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture." The Society organizes the annual Philadelphia Flower Show.
Philadelphia Flower Show - The Philadelphia Flower Show, is the largest and most beautiful indoor flower show in the world, featuring ten acres of colorful floral displays.
Winterthur - formerly the estate of Henry Francis DuPont. Today it is a sprawling, nine-story museum with an unrivaled collection of American decorative arts from 1640 to 1860. The museum houses paintings by Charles Willson Peale, furniture by Townsend and Goddard, Paul Revere silver and Chinese export porcelain, all in exquisite room settings. An outstanding selection of home furnishing reproductions and accessories, books and gifts are available at the museum store.

Libraries
Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Founded in 1814, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is a private library of materials connected with the history and antiquities of America. This library houses first edition literature of the 19th-century; titles on architecture and building technology; periodicals published prior to 1900; Franco-American materials including books on the Bonaparte family in America; and the westward expansion of the United States.
American Philosophical Society Library - The American Philosophical Society is the oldest learned society in America. The library includes the largest collection of Benjamin Franklin's papers, extensive information about the American Indian, and the original journal kept by Lewis & Clark.
The Free Library Of Philadelphia, Rare Book Department - The Rare Book Department provides access to collections of historically important books, manuscripts, and works of art produced during the past 4,000 years. Among its more important collections are early American children's books; illuminated medieval manuscripts; the poet Horace; Dickens and Poe; incunabula; Beatrix Potter and other children's illustrators; and Pennsylvania-German fraktur and printed books.
German Society of Pennsylvania - Founded in 1764, the German Society of Pennsylvania is the oldest German organization in the United States. Among the treasures of the German Society are its historical holdings on German-Americana and its "Volksbibliothek". With approximately 90,000 volumes, the Joseph Horner Memorial Library houses the largest private collection of German books in the United States.
Haverford College Library - Haverford College is a nationally renowned school with five different libraries, including science, music, biology, and astronomy.
Library Company of Philadelphia - The Library Company of Philadelphia is a nationally renowned collection of research materials documenting the history of American culture from colonial times to the end of the nineteenth century.
Rosenbach Museum and Library - The Rosenbach Museum and Library was the former home of Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach, an erudite rare book dealer, and his brother Philip, a noted art dealer. Here you can view one of the finest collections of rare books and manuscripts including Lewis Carroll's own copy of Alice and Wonderland and Maurice Sendak's original drawings for Where the Wild Things Are.

Other Events and Festivals

Other Events
Dad Vail Regatta - The Dad Vail Regatta is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States, with over 100 colleges and Universities from the U.S. and Canada. Thousands of student athletes visit the city of Philadelphia during the weekend of the second Saturday of May.