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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania began in 1887 as ''Compton,'' the summer home of John and Lydia Morris, brother and sister. John and Lydia Morris laid plans for a school and laboratory at Compton devoted to horticulture and botany. Through the stewardship and vision of the Quaker family, Compton became the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania in 1932. Listed on The National Register of Historic Places, it is an interdisciplinary resource center for the University, and is recognized as the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Science, art, and humanities are pursued through a…

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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world's first true penitentiary: a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America's most notorious criminals, including bank robber ''Slick Willie'' Sutton and Al Capone. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row. A critically-acclaimed series of artists' installations is…

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City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation

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Longwood Gardens

The world's premier horticultural display garden on more than 1,000 acres, Longwood offers exquisite flowers, majestic trees, manicured gardens and opulent conservatories. Visitors can view 11,000 types of plants, including roses, orchids and waterlilies. Illuminated fountains and an ''Idea Garden'' relax and inspire. Enjoy festivals, concerts, holiday displays, shopping and gourmet dining. Check their website for a virtual tour and upcoming events.Watch this Streettalkin Philadelphia Video to see what Longwood Gardens has in store for you!

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Mann Center for the Performing Arts

Originally founded as the summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is the only outdoor cultural arts venue in the Philadelphia region and one of the largest of its kind in the nation. This unique open-air theater has hosted some of the world’s best-known artists and performances. Today, The Mann offers a range of arts programs like nowhere else in the area—from orchestra to opera, dance to drumming, pops and jazz to rock and roll.