Known as one of the best venue for hosting boxing and wrestling matches, 2300 Arena has been numero uno in Philadelphia. State of the art facilities and very comfortable seating is what makes this place special. Events like the Amareur Boxing 2006, 2007 Evolved Fighting, Moscow Circus and the 2007 Pro Boxing Event have made the 2300 Arena even more popular. The place is also rented out for concerts and music performances. Visitors can even purchase gift certificates which can be used to buy tickets.
Philadelphia Center for Architecture gives you a chance to learn about the city's magnificent architecture through guided tours. Throughout the tour, their learned guides will acquaint you with the architectural styles that were used in the construction of PA Academy of the Arts, Reading Terminal, City Hall, the Wanamaker building, the Union League Building and Comcast Center, with comparisons drawn from architecture in Chicago and New York. The tour also talks about the city's transportation and planning, and lets you enjoy a bird's-eye view of the historic city from certain platforms.
If you've been a fan of the iconic American television series Sesame Street, you should head to Sesame Place in Langhorne, just about 26 miles (41.84 kilometers) from Downtown Philadelphia. Established in 1980, this wonderful theme park features several activities, rides and water slides that kids of all ages can enjoy. Just like Sesame Street, there's endless smiles and laughter here, and a lot of it is caused by the exceedingly funny shows they host. With oodles of feel-good nostalgia, the theme park covers over 14 acres (5.7 hectares) and often hosts festival celebrations such as A Very Furry Christmas and 4th of July Fireworks. Meet and pose with your favorite characters; Bert, Ernie, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and the whole gang is here waiting to meet you! Check the website for open hours as they are subject to change.
Franklin Music Hall, formerly known as The Electric Factory, has built a reputation for showcasing the best of rock, electronic and pop music. If a band has toured the East Coast they are likely to have performed here. Top classic rock artists like Neil Young and Blue Oyster Cult have performed here in the past. It is a great place to check out the local music scene. Private parties can also be held at this dynamic venue.
The kids will bug you to take them to the Philadelphia Insectarium, a fascinating museum that is designed to educate the public about the wonderful world of insects. The goal of the museum is to show the critical role that insects play in the balance of nature, the environment and our economy. There are two floors of live and mounted insects from around the globe, a tank inhabited by glow-in-the-dark scorpions, a working beehive and a live termite colony. The big hit with kids is a glass-enclosed kitchen crawling with thousands of cockroaches.
Think you had a dull dreary day and need something to perk you up? Try the Helium Comedy Club. A total laugh riot, just perfect to make you forget the blues and laugh your head off. While you're at it, have a look at the menu, try their platters—Buffalo Chicken Fingers, Mozzarella Sticks or how about a Roast Beef with Horseradish Sauce sandwich? Be sure not to eat and laugh at the same time, or else you may end up with a choking fit. Tuesday nights are very popular as it is the 'open-mic night' where amateur comedians entertain audiences with their wit. On Wednesdays and Thursdays the club opens at 7:30 p.m.