The Palestra is the basketball court housed on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. It opened in 1927 and has hosted more games, visiting teams, and NCAA tournaments than any other college facility in the country. It was the site of the first NCAA championship in 1939. It has a capacity of 8,722 and is a short walk from all the attractions of University City.
El Centro Kimmel para las Artes Escénicas es el nuevo hogar de la Orquesta de Filadelfia. Dentro del centro se encuentra el Salón Verizon, ideal para los conciertos de la orquesta, el Teatro Perelman para música de cámara, Innovation Studio y el Centro Educativo de Arte Merck. Son varios los grupos de artes escénicas que llaman hogar a estas instalaciones, y todos ellos presentan su arte junto a muchos visitantes y conjuntos en gira.
The Scottish Rite Auditorium is an opulent, historic venue and is often touted as one of the most beautiful architectural structures in South Jersey. The sandstone building with carved windows and columns was originally a mansion and also a hospital. Now, this stunning, traditional auditorium with a seating capacity of 1000 hosts a variety of concerts.
This historic field called Franklin Field, equipped with the country's first two-tiered stadium, was the location of the first televised football game and the first relay event in the United States. The sporting events and rallies draw huge crowds every year, especially in track and field, where diverse competitors travel to compete.
Independence Ballroom is one of Philadelphia's prime venues for hosting events. The ballroom offers 150-seated dinner and cocktail reception for 250 people with upbeat facilities at the guests' disposal. The venue caters to both private and corporate events—weddings, social dinners or corporate trainings and seminars. Independence Ballroom provides audio-visual facilities along with internet access and catering for breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Grandeur has another name, the Downtown Club. Since 98 years, this posh venue has paid host to eminent families, dignitaries and distinguished names. Six well-lit elegant meeting and dining rooms add their individualistic touch to every occasion. Grand ballroom with Georgian architecture and state-of-the-art amenities, is an added gem to this palatial setting. One cannot miss the exquisite menu offered at the bar and grill room. All this garnished with excellent service, makes the whole experience worth experiencing.