Philly Attractions to Enjoy this Winter
With winter in full swing, it’s hard to find fun and exciting area attractions to attend to help keep the winter blues at bay. However, there’s always something going on in Philly and when you live at Dockside, you can easily enjoy all the winter attractions that the city of brotherly love has to offer!
Ice Skating
If you can brave the cold winter weather this season, then go out and enjoy the winter rink that’s right on the waterfront! That’s right, the popular Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, is back for the winter season. However, if you want to enjoy this lovely pastime, you’ll have to act fast! This attraction is only open until March 3rd!
Live Music at The Met Philadelphia
The Met Philadelphia is back and better than ever with phenomenal live performances. From live music and podcasts to spectacular dancing performances, you don’t want to miss out on any of the excitement and fun that Philly’s newest performing arts venue has to offer!
Must-See Exhibitions Opening this Winter
So many new, beautiful, and extremely diverse exhibitions are opening this winter in Philly and you’ll want to check out each and every one of them! From Shawn Theodore’s: Church of broken Pieces at The African American Museum in Philadelphia to the American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, each exhibit showcases different subject matters and styles. Check out these must-see exhibitions to see if any of them peak your interest!
Catch a Game of Basketball or Hockey
Football season might be over, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t cheer on other local teams! From the Philadelphia Flyers to the Sixers, going to a sporting event is always a great time and a great way to beat the winter blues! Go with someone special or a group of people; you are bound to have a fantastic time.
Enjoy Philly Restaurants
There’s no better pastime in the winter than going out with a group of friends to eat! Stay warm in various restaurants across Philly as you enjoy the delicious dishes and company of your friends and family! Philly is known for it’s wonderful and vast array of restaurant options! Have friends and family look up new or favorite places in Philly to eat and plan a night out! Check out our area attractions map to see some nearby restaurants!
Museum Visits
Museums are always a great area attraction that offer some amazing entertainment. This winter, many museums are making it easy for Philadelphians to enjoy their lovely exhibits. The Franklin Institute is debuting a free speaker series by knowledgeable professionals from January 20th to March 22nd! Just make sure to fill out the advanced registration. The Philadelphia Museum of Art and Barnes Foundation are also in on the action. From Pay-What-You-Wish on every Wednesday night and first Sunday of the month at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, featuring nearly free entry and tons of special programming to Free First Sunday at the Barnes Foundation, featuring artsy activities, music, and more, you don’t want to miss out on these opportunities!
Upcoming Shows & Events
There’s always some sort of Broadway show or event going on in Philadelphia! Stay out of the cold and buy some tickets to the latest show at your favorite performing arts center! Or keep you schedules cleared for upcoming events that Philly has to offer. From the Philadelphia Auto Show to the Flower Show, these popular events are coming back to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and are better than ever!
Live the Dockside life and contact us today for more information! We’d love to hear from you and welcome you into our friendly community that we’ve created here at The Residences at Dockside.
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