What's South Philadelphia like?
South Philadelphia is notable for its live music. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood for its theatre scene. There's lots to explore including top spots such as Citizens Bank Park and Wells Fargo Center. Other popular sights worth a visit include Lincoln Financial Field.
How to get to South Philadelphia
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 5 mi (8.1 km) from South Philadelphia
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from South Philadelphia
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from South Philadelphia
Getting to South Philadelphia on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Snyder Station
- Tasker Morris Station
- Oregon Station
Things to see and do in and around South Philadelphia
What to see in South Philadelphia
- University of Pennsylvania
- The Navy Yard
- Delaware River
- National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia
- Christian Street YMCA
Things to do in South Philadelphia
- Italian Market
- Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel
- Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
- South Philadelphia Sports Complex
- Theater of Living Arts
Other popular South Philadelphia attractions
- Passyunk Avenue
- Marian Anderson Historical Residence & Museum
- Mummers Museum
- American Swedish Historical Museum
- The Philadelphia Korean War Memorial