What's South Philadelphia Like?
South Philadelphia is notable for its live music. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its theater scene. There's lots to explore including top spots like 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 Intl. 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 Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- Passyunk Avenue
- Italian Market
- Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel
- Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
- South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Other Popular South Philadelphia Attractions
- Theater of Living Arts
- Brandywine Workshop
- Marian Anderson Historical Residence & Museum
- Mummers Museum
- American Swedish Historical Museum