14 Fun Things to Do in Rittenhouse Square in 2019

Get to know Philadelphia better in 2019 by exploring its unique neighborhoods. Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia is a hotspot for shopping, good drinks and eats as well fun activities.

Check out these 14 fun things to do in Rittenhouse Square in 2019.

1. Rittenhouse Square Park

On warm, sunny days, the park in the center of Rittenhouse Square is a beautiful spot to have your lunch or bring your kids and dogs for some exercise. On the weekends it is also a great spot for an impromptu picnic or curling up with a good book. The Rittenhouse Square Park is at 18th and Walnut Streets. For more information, click here.

2. Philadelphia Magic Gardens

Located on South Street, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a folk art gallery space that spans three city lots and includes indoor galleries and a bi-level outdoor sculpture garden. Spend a few hours immersed in some beautiful art and sculptures. The best thing is that there is something fun to do no matter the weather. The Philadelphia Magic Garden is located at 1020 South St. For more information, click here.

3. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Nearby on the Avenue of the Arts in Center City, you can attend a variety of performance by some of the premier performing arts groups in the world. It is also the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. From concerts to musicals, you can find plenty of ways to be entertained at the Kimmel. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is located at 300 South Broad Street.

4. Rumor

Looking for a fun night of dancing in Rittenhouse Square? Check out Rumor, a modern upscale nightclub with multiple bars and dance floors. It is perfect for when you and your friends just want to kick up your heels. Rumor is located at 1500 Sansom St. For more information, click here.

5. 1 Tippling Place

If you like fancy cocktails, then you will love 1 Tippling Place on Chestnut St. This craft cocktail bar is set in a stylish midcentury parlor on Chestnut Street. 1 Tippling Place is located at 2006 Chestnut St. For more information, click here.

6. The Mütter Museum

Do your kids love science and cool medical specimens? Then be sure to take them to the Mütter Museum which houses unique collections of anatomical specimens, models and medical instruments. They will be fascinated about the role of leeches in medical history and other interesting stories from our medical history that most people don’t know about. The Mütter Musuem is located at 19 S 22nd St. For more information, click here.

7. Philadelphia Museum of Art

Of course, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is also a mecca for artists with its over 200 galleries of painting, artifacts and architecture from all over the world and from different time periods. They are always hosting special exhibits throughout the year as well. Ask about museum tours to experience the museum to the fullest. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is located at 26th St. and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. For more information, click here.

8. Rodin Museum

At the Rodin Museum, you and your family can check out 124 sculptures as well as bronze casts, drawings and prints, all the work of Auguste Rodin. The Rodin Museum is located at 2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. For more information, click here.

9. Franklin Institute

At the Franklin Institute, you and your kids can climb up in the giant heart and learn about space exploration and other cool medical and scientific advancements. There are plenty of live shows and hands-on exhibits to keep everyone enthralled. Also be sure to check out the IMAX, planetarium and 3D theater. The Franklin Institute is located at 221 North St. in Philadelphia. For more information, click here.

10. Academy of Natural Sciences

Not far from the Franklin Institute is the Academy of Natural Sciences where you can learn more about creatures of our present and past including dinosaurs. Your kids will love digging for fossils and all the other special hands-on activities held there. The Academy of Natural Science is located at 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. For more information, click here.

11. Please Touch Museum

The Please Touch Museum is completely hand-on for your kids’ enjoyment. There are two floors of interactive exhibits including a kid-size supermarket, hospital and construction zone. And there are always special exhibits going on as well. The Please Touch Museum is located at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, 4231 Avenue of the Republic in Philadelphia. For more information, click here.

12. The Crayola Factory

What kid doesn’t love drawing, right? Take them to see how their crayons made at the Crayola Factory. There are 28 hands-on attractions for the kids to explore, all about how color, chemistry and technology all come together to make art. The factory is located at 30 Centre Square in Easton, PA. For more information, click here.

13. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia

With just a short trip to the Plymouth Meeting Mall, all the lego lovers in your family will be in heaven. At the LEGOLAND Discovery Center, they will get to enjoy hands-on activities with legos and spent hours in the ultimate indoor LEGO playground. The center is located at Plymouth Meeting Mall, #1055 at 500 W. Germantown Pike in Plymouth Meeting. For more information, click here.

14. Adventure Aquarium

Just over the river in Camden, your water babies will get a kick out of learning about marine life, from the big guys like sharks and dolphins to the little translucent creatures in the deepest darkest part of the ocean. Adventure Aquarium is located at 1 Riverside Drive in Camden, NJ. For more information, click here.

There are also a lot of cool boutiques and shops in Rittenhouse Square that you can spend hours shopping in. And because it is in a centrally located place, close to trains and the highways, you can easily get back and forth from other parts of the city or even the suburbs. Learn more about Rittenhouse Square here.