Essington PA Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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AJohn Heinz at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge

  • 8601 Lindbergh Blvd.
    Philadelphia, PA 19153, U.S.A.
  • +1 215 365 3118
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2.8 miles from Essington)
  • Overview The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum protects Tinicum Marsh, the largest remaining freshwater tidal wetland in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Birdwatchers have recorded more than 300 species of birds in the refuge or nearby. Migratory birds such as Canada geese, great blue herons... more on LLBean.com

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John Heinz at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge
8601 Lindbergh Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19153, U.S.A.

BCivil War Library and Museum

  • 1805 Pine St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • +1 215 735 8196
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview The Civil War Library and Museum was created more than 100 years ago to preserve the history of that great conflict and to promote public education. -- Founded in 1888 by veteran Union Army, Navy and Marine Corps ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Overview Founded in 1888, the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia is the oldest chartered Civil War institution in America. The galleries are filled with artifacts including firearms, edged weapons, uniforms, paintings, photographs, and flags - a dream for Civil War buffs of all ages... more on GoCityKids.com

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Civil War Library and Museum
1805 Pine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103

CCity Hall

  • 1600 Arch St
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • 215 686-2840 tour information
1.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (9.5 miles from Essington)

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City Hall
1600 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

DJohn Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

3.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is a nice and quick getaway for the city dweller and the Cusano Center is very nice with it's interactive and educational displays. There are lots of activites to enjoy, such as fishing, biking, etc. Wildlife, such as turtles, rabbits, groundhogs and de... more on Yahoo! Travel

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EOld City Arts District

  • Philadelphia
    PA 19106
  • Just went there after being away from Philly for over 20 years since being at Penn for College in the early 1980s (that dates me). Always thought of Philly as a sleepy, boring city. No more. Wow, what a change. It's unbelievable. Artistic, pretty, relaxing, old-village like atmosphere -but not gi... more on TripAdvisor
  • Old City, where Philadelphia began, has been transformed over the past twenty years into one of the most interesting neighborhoods in the country. Once the site of small factories and warehouses, Old City has been transformed into a home for galleries, performing arts and more than 100 of Philade... more on TripAdvisor

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Old City Arts District
Philadelphia
PA 19106

FFree Library of Philadelphia

  • 1901 Vine St
    Philadelphia, PA 19103-1116
  • 2156865322
4.5
19+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Support your local library! They offer amazing free programs in addition to books, music, movies, and more! more on Yelp
  • Man, what can you say, The Free Library of Philadelphia is awesome! Much cooler than any Steven Starr restaurant around. The menu is huge, and ranges ... more on Yelp

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Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1116

GOld Central School House

  • Saxer Avenue and Powell
    Springfield,PA,19064
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • This is actually pretty cool. One room school house in Springfield. There has been something on that site since the 1700s the current building though ... more on Yelp

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Old Central School House
Saxer Avenue and Powell
Springfield,PA,19064

HRosenbach Museum and Library

  • 2010 Delancey Pl.
    Philadelphia, PA , USA
  • +1 215 732 1600
  • Overview This 1863 three-floor town house, and an adjoining building are filled with Persian rugs and 18th-century British, French, and American antiques (plus an entire living room that once belonged to poet Marianne Moore), but the real treasures are the artworks, books, and manuscripts here. Amassed by... more on Fodor's

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Rosenbach Museum and Library
2010 Delancey Pl.
Philadelphia, PA , USA

IRosenbach Museum and Library

  • 2010 Delancey Pl.
    Philadelphia, PA
  • +1 215 732 1600
  • Overview The nation's preeminent museum for rare books and manuscripts continues to expand its collection, providing an important resource for literary scholars. Rare books dealer Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach and his brother Philip H. Rosenbach, a local art dealer, lived on Delancey Street from 1926 until the ear... more on Weather.com

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Rosenbach Museum and Library
2010 Delancey Pl.
Philadelphia, PA

JJohn Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

  • 86th St. and Lindbergh Blvd.
    Philadelphia, PA , USA
  • 215 567-2473 bird-watching infor
  • Overview More than 280 species of ducks, herons, egrets, geese, gallinules, and other birds have been spotted at this 1,200-acre preserve, the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania. There are 10 mi of foot trails, an observation deck, and boardwalks through the wet areas. The refuge is ... more on Fodor's

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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
86th St. and Lindbergh Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA , USA