For a free and interesting diversion, witness the currency making process at the US Mint. The entire mechanized coinage operation is visible from an enclosed gallery designed to accommodate 2,500 visitors an hour. The David Rittenhouse Room, named after a well-known colonial merchant, contains a montage of historic artifacts, coins and medals detailing the evolution of American currency. Visitors can tour the mint themselves, supported by audio-visual material, or take the 45-minute guided tour. A sales area is located in the lobby, where visitors may purchase commemorative souvenirs.
The African American Museum is famous for carefully preserving and analyzing the pictorial and material culture and heritage of the African Americans. Over so many years of efforts, the museum has stored about 5 lac objects, images, documents, dressings, pictures and books of the natives. Major events held here are Celebrate Africa 2008!, Discover Greatness, AAMP Art and Quilters' Roundtable. Generally, on Saturdays, there are Family Days which feature face painting, story telling sessions, choreographed dances and projecting films. Local artists put on their beautiful art-work based on lives of entertainers, politicians and freedom fighters.
Portland has a claim to fame in the World Cafe Live on Walnut Street. The Cafe has innumerable world class artists and troupes performing every night. Talent from all over the world is showcased on its stage, varying from belly-dancers to fusion musicians and many, many more. World Cafe Live is the best place in Philly to see and be seen. This is also a great place to host private parties the Upstairs level and the lower Mezzanine are available for use separately. Open Monday to Friday 11am onwards and Saturday to Sunday 5pm onwards.
Yakitori Boy & Japas Lounge is reminiscent to the Izakaya (Japanese pub) serving authentic Japanese cuisine in their signature 'japas' (tapas) portions. The restaurant's open kitchen showcases the culinary talents of their sushi & yakitori (grilled meats) chefs. The cozy, sleek haunt is done up in dark woods and calming shades of brown, black and cream. The contemporary menu features sushi rolls, grilled mackerel, traditional Japanese dishes, shrimp tempura roll, teriyaki dishes, and yakitori are a delight to the eyes with it beautiful presentation and to the palate for its wonderful flavor. They have a private karaoke room or bar where you can just enjoy singing away to glory. A great place to hang out with friends or family, let your hair down dancing or singing, or just relish the wonderful fare and lovely drinks.
Challenge Grove Park is a 17.77 acre (7.19 hectare) scenic park located in a quaint corner of Caldwell Road and Bortons Mill Road in Cherry Hill. The park provides facilities for biking, softball, long jump and basketball. Challenge Grove Park also features biking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, indoor restrooms, a landscaped donor recognition garden and a bus parking lot with pathways connecting to all the facilities.
This family entertainment center located steps away from the heart of the city spells a ton of fun for town folks. The sprawling facility at The Big Event features 36 bowling lanes, a Game Mania Arcade, two rooms for billiards and ping pong facilities. Kids can try their hand at Sponge Bob and Air Hockey, while the adults bowl in the style at the Memory Lanes VIP Bowling Suite. For refreshments, head to the Big Event Cafe, where a delicious all-American menu awaits you.