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Activity Center City, Philadelphia

Dilworth Park

An activity in Center City, Philadelphia, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: After dark.

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Why go

Plaza on the west side of City Hall with an outdoor ice rink and a lit Wintergarden in the holiday season.

It is one of 15 curated places we feature in Philadelphia, alongside 9 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Philadelphia City Hall and Christmas Village in Philadelphia.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Center City
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
After dark

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Philadelphia. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Philadelphia City Hall

    The parade starts here and the judges sit on the west side by Dilworth Park, where groups stop for their full routines.

    Sight · Broad Street & South Philly · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Christmas Village in Philadelphia

    German-style Christmas market in LOVE Park and around City Hall, with wooden stalls, ornaments, bratwurst and Glühwein.

    Shopping · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

    Hotel in a domed former bank building on Broad Street, a block south of City Hall and Christmas Village.

    Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    McGillin's Olde Ale House

    Tavern on Drury Street, open since 1860 and the oldest continuously operating in the city.

    Drinks · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    McGillin's Olde Ale House

    Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern, open since 1860.

    Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Fancy Brigade Finale

    Ticketed indoor show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center where the fancy brigades perform their full staged acts.

    Activity · Broad Street & South Philly · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Dilworth Park is a stop on our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Philadelphia

Dilworth Park is our only activity pick in Philadelphia; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Philadelphia guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Philadelphia run from 38°F in January to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Dilworth Park itself, we suggest: After dark.

Modelled monthly averages for Philadelphia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Philadelphia weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
39.95300, -75.16500
Destination
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dilworth Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Dilworth Park?

Plan on about an hour at Dilworth Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Dilworth Park?

Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: Skate rentals are available on site; evening sessions under City Hall tower are the best.

Which TripsCircle routes include Dilworth Park?

Dilworth Park appears on Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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