When you gotta go, this is where to find free bathrooms in Center City
During the pandemic, options have gotten more scarce.
Posts tagged with Tourism
What happened with the arrest at the Art Museum steps, and why tourists are so important to city leaders
Photo solicitation usually merits a ticket, but this time five police officers showed up.
Independence Hall and Liberty Bell reopen after COVID shutdown
Capacity restrictions mean a better view, so if you haven’t been for a while, it might be worth a trip.
Local news in your inbox
Stay abreast of the latest happenings in Philly neighborhoods, politics, culture and everything else with our free morning newsletter.
This site runs on reader support
Billy Penn is powered by our members. If our stories make you feel more connected to Philadelphia, will you chip in?
Hey there, valued reader
“I read you daily, so you deserve my support.” — Judith W., Billy Penn newsletter subscriber
If you value our updates, be like Judith and become a member today.
Powered by you
Reader support powers our coronavirus reporting. A monthly membership helps lock it in.
Can we count on you as a Billy Penn sustainer?
Thanks for supporting Billy Penn!
Test your local knowledge — join us for the next Philly Quizzo virtual event, or take the quiz online.
Visit Philly is dissolving Uwishunu, the arts and culture blog
The content won’t go away, says the CEO — it’ll be folded into the parent brand.
Philly skyline lights up with giant heart shape
Four Seasons engineers orchestrated most of the design remotely.
25 colorful scenes and splendor at the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show
It's a bit pricey this year, but there's lots to absorb.
Philly has more restaurants per capita than New York City
For the first time, Philadelphia has an official count of how many places you can go out to eat.
The Four Seasons Philadelphia: 13 things to know about Philly’s fancy new hotel
It's pricey, but there's lots of cool features to back up the cost.
Why Chinese tourists swarmed a pig sculpture in Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia is one of the first verified WeChat destinations in the country.
Conde Nast Traveler published a very random list of 16 places to visit in Philly
Featuring the Linc, Penn, Magic Gardens, Frankford Hall and more.
The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall will be OPEN this weekend despite the govt shutdown
That's thanks to Visit Philly, which is ponying up $32,000 to pay for it.
Happy National Pennsylvania Day, which is extremely fake
Pennsylvania didn't ask for the proclamation, but for a couple thousand bucks you can try to get your own.
PSA: How to avoid purse snatchers in Philly this summer
Philly Police and urban researchers agree: warm weather season is petty theft season.