Top 10 Things to Do This Summer
By James Zeleniak, Philadelphia Editor
From the roof deck bar at Vango to the season's hottest concerts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, discover Philadelphia's top 10 summer experiences.
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Moshulu
401 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Few places work as well for summer than the upper deck of this legendary ship — now a dining and drinking destination — moored on the Delaware. -
Penn's Landing
Spring Garden and Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Check out a weekly festival, ethnic fair or concert while watching ocean liners and freighters pass on the Delaware River. -
Audrey Claire
276 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA
Fresh summer dishes are complemented with pared-down simplicity at this open-air Rittenhouse Square B.Y.O.B. where warm-weather patrons sit street-side. -
Susquehanna Bank Center
1 Harbour Blvd, Camden, NJ
See Pearl Jam, Springsteen, Ozzfest and Dave Matthews under the stars this season at this dockside amphitheater on Camden's waterfront. -
The Sporting Club at the Bellevue
220-224 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Give your body a tune-up this summer with challenging workouts at Philly's most prestigious full-service fitness facility. -
Vango Lounge & Skybar
114 South 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
This season the it place to be is named for the one-eared one--sort of--at this Miami-like, Ritt Square-area, glam rooftop bar. -
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
Nothing says summer in Philadelphia like an afternoon or evening spent with the Phillies at this state-of-the-art ballpark. -
Rittenhouse Square
1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Wile away warm summer evenings stargazing in the center of town at this oasis designed after Paris' Parc Monceau. -
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
5201 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Take in a warm evening of classical music or a funky George Clinton gig at Fairmount Park's outdoor venue. -
John's Water Ice
701 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA
Nothing says summer in Philadelphia like a visit to this South Philly legend of seasonal goodness.
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N 3rd
801 N Third St, Philadelphia, PA
Eat and drink street-side this summer with low-key locals at this popular Northern Liberties haunt. -
Capogiro Gelateria
119 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Find the city's best gelati at this pricey-for-ice-cream-but-worth-every-penny gourmet gelateria. -
Toppers Spa Salon
117 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA
Get summer-ready and lose the stray body hair with waxing services for women and men at this top-shelf facility. -
Snackbar
253 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA
Nosh late night or bask outdoors in the afternoon sun at this hip and stylish Rittenhouse Square-area winner. -
Peddler's Village
Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, PA
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Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA
Flowers and plants as far as the eye can see. -
Independence Seaport Museum
211 Columbus Blvd & Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Located on Philadelphia's Penn's Landing, the museum offers exhibits, tours, historic ships and more.
