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Philly's More Summer Fun Hotel Package

Make the most out of your visit by booking the Philly's More Summer Fun Hotel Package, available at participating hotels for the duration of the week-long Sunoco Welcome America! celebration. Get two nights accommodations any two consecutive days of the week, plus a complimentary $50 American Express reward card.

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Summer in Philadelphia and The Countryside

When the temperature heats up, so does the fun!

Summer is here, which means it’s time for you to break out the luggage and head to Philadelphia.

From June to September, Summer in Philadelphia is packed with great activities, festivals, fairs, concerts, exhibitions, holiday celebrations and more.

So whether you’re bringing the kids for some good old-fashioned family fun or planning a weekend getaway of shopping, dining, pampering and more, you’ll find it all here — in Philadelphia and The Countryside.

And be sure to check out our outdoors section — Boundless Philadelphia — exposing everything to do outside, from biking to river rafting to catching a free, outdoor concert.

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July 4th: Festival, Concert and Fireworks on the Parkway

Celebrate Independence Day with a festival, parade, concert and fireworks along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Neshaminy State Park

A tidal estuary along the banks of Neshaminy Creek, more than 100 miles upriver from the Delaware Bay

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Once Upon a Nation

Bringing history to life around Independence Mall

PECO Multicultural Series at Penn's Landing

A series of festivals that celebrate the city's diversity all summer long

Philadelphia Bike and Moped Tours

Join a guided tour or rent a bike or moped and explore the city yourself

Philadelphia City Sail

Sail the wide waters of the Delaware River from the bustling Center City Waterfront.

Philadelphia Folk Festival

An exciting weekend of music, food and fun on the grassy hills of Old Poole Farm

The Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival

A seven-production celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) communities

Philadelphia Independent Film Festival

Northern Liberties hosts the first annual festival for four exciting days of cinema

Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe

Hundreds of thought-provoking productions each September

The Philadelphia Zoo

Animals and plants thrive at America’s first zoo

Philly Overnight® Hotel Package

An awesome two-night package with free hotel parking (upwards of a $75 value), a teddy bear and exclusive restaurant deals

See Philadelphia in a Phlash

Ralph Stover State Park

Rock Climbing and whitewater hotspot in this park along Tohickon Creek

Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah

The Franklin Institute hosts the world’s first exhibition of authentic pirate treasure

Ridley Creek State Park

More than 2,600 acres of gently rolling woodlands and meadows

Riverfront Ramble

Two full days of concerts, food, fireworks and more along 14 miles of riverfront

Schuylkill Banks

Philadelphia's newest riverfront destination for playing, living, working and having fun

Schuylkill River Sojourn

A 110-mile guided canoe or kayak trip down the Schuylkill River

Schuylkill River Trail

A 23-mile, multi-use path from Philadelphia to Valley Forge

Schuyllkill River Tours

Three river tours offer different experiences on the Schuylkill River

Screenings Under The Stars

A free movie series at Penn's Landing in July and August

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