Our Weekend Plans

Three Ways to Spend Your 48 Hours

Choose one of our three signature weekend plans, see exactly what it includes, and customize it with your own dates once you're ready.

Independence Hall in Old City
$ · Budget-friendly

The Founding Weekend

A fully mapped 48-hour route through Old City and Independence National Historical Park, sequenced to avoid backtracking and sold-out timed-entry tickets.

Why it works: Saves hours of research and prevents the two most common first-timer mistakes: missing a timed-entry window and over-scheduling a small walkable area.

Saturday

  • Independence Hall (book the $1 timed entry ahead)
  • The Liberty Bell Center
  • Elfreth's Alley
  • Lunch at Reading Terminal Market

Sunday

  • Museum of the American Revolution
  • National Constitution Center
  • Evening stroll through Old City
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Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rocky Steps
$$ · Moderate

The Art & Riverfront Weekend

A weekend built around the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Fairmount, pairing the Barnes Foundation and Philadelphia Museum of Art with a scenic stroll on the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk.

Why it works: Balances world-class museum time with outdoor riverfront relaxation, including timing tips for pay-what-you-wish admission windows.

Saturday

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art & the Rocky Steps
  • Rodin Museum grounds
  • Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk stroll

Sunday

  • The Barnes Foundation
  • Rittenhouse Square
  • Dinner at Parc Brasserie
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South 9th Street Italian Market stalls
$ · Budget-friendly

The Local Flavor Weekend

A food-first route connecting Reading Terminal Market, the South 9th Street Italian Market, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, and dinner in South Philadelphia.

Why it works: Guides visitors straight to the food locals actually eat, while skipping the standard tourist-trap stops.

Saturday

  • Breakfast at Reading Terminal Market
  • Tommy DiNic's roast pork sandwich
  • Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Sunday

  • South 9th Street Italian Market
  • East Passyunk Avenue stroll
  • Dinner at Dalessandro's Steaks
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Rainy Day? Here's the Swap.

Every plan above leans on at least one outdoor stop. If the forecast turns, swap the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk or Elfreth's Alley for an extra hour at the Franklin Institute or National Constitution Center; both are fully indoor and close to the rest of that day's stops.

Estimate Your Costs

Weekend Budget Calculator

Get a rough total for any plan above before you reach out. This is a simple estimate, not a quote.

Estimated Weekend Cost $430

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