There are many things to do in Philly. Because it is such a historic town, you may want to take a historical tour of the city, or its murals, or its penitentiary.
There are many sightseeing rides that tour the city or the historic area. Many of these tours can be purchased at, or just outside the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets. This is the area where you can find the Liberty Bell Center, too... a great exhibit. There is a trolley tour, a Ducks tour, a mural tour (Philly has over 300 outdoor murals), and more.
We highly recommend going to see Eastern State Penitentiary. You can go for the historical tour during the day, or for Terror Behind the Walls at night (this is a "haunted" event that raises money during September and October for the historic site). It is pricey to go to the Terror Behind the Walls, considered one of the top rated haunted attractions in the U.S., but if you're into that sort of thing, its for a good cause. Bri chooses to stick to the day tour. Sean Kelley, our celebrant for the wedding, is a director at ESP. He has kindly offered to give a guided tour to all interested parties on Saturday, the morning of the wedding, at 10 am.
On Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 2 pm the Headhouse Farmers Market is a fun place to visit. An open air market (under a roof) sells candies, preserves, flowers, meats, cheeses and fruits & veggies. It is located at 2nd and Lombard Streets - directly outside the Society Hill Dance Academy. (Headhouse is a name for fire stations in early Philadelphia).
The Philadelphia Museum of Art (and its steps)
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is world class. You can check out the exhibits, or just run the steps like Rocky Balboa.
There are many great museums all in this one area... Art Museum, The Franklin Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, the Waterworks, and more.
Restaurant Week
You're hitting the tail end of Restaurant Week in Philly (over on Friday night, the 25th of September). Participating Center City restaurants will offer three-course dinners for $35 per person. Many of the restaurants will also offer 3 course lunches for $20 per person.
Philly Fun Guide is a good place to go to see what's happening in arts and culture.
Also, UWishUKnew is also a great place to find what's happening in Philly. Apparently, Oktoberfest is everywhere in Philadelphia.
