Merion Station PA Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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AThe Barnes Foundation

  • 300 Latches Lane
    Merion, PA 19066
  • 6106670290
4.5
11+ reviews, 1 sources
  • An art student friend told me this was her favorite art museum in the world, so I had to see it. It is truly unique, in that the art pieces are arranged for teaching purposes. This means art from different schools and movements is displayed together if, for example, they share a technique, or a c... more on TripAdvisor
  • This is truly a collection that is off the tourist map. It is just over the city line, but a short taxi ride from Center City. You need to make reservations ... more on Yelp

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The Barnes Foundation
300 Latches Lane
Merion, PA 19066

BArt Effects Gallery

  • 350 Montgomery Ave
    Merion Station, PA 19066-1202
  • +1 610 668 0992
4.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources

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Art Effects Gallery
350 Montgomery Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066-1202

CCivil 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

DCity 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 (6.1 miles from Merion Station)
  • Overview When construction of City Hall began in 1871, it was to be the tallest structure in the world. But plans were scaled back, other buildings surpassed it, and the elaborate 1901 wedding cake by John McArthur, Jr., with an inner courtyard straight out of a French ch�teau, quickly became outdated. ... more on Frommers
  • Overview The federal-style west wing of Independence Hall, originally the Philadelphia County Courthouse, is where the U.S. Congress met. Here the Bill of Rights and the first 10 amendments were added to the constitution, the U.S. Mint was established, George Washington was inaugurated for his second term... more on Weather.com

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City Hall
1600 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

EEastern State Penitentiary

  • 2200 Fairmount Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19130-2628
  • +1 215 236 7236
4.5
37+ reviews, 3 sources
  • This place is friggin creepy, btw. more on Yelp
  • this place is kind of spooky even when its not halloween. the cell's themselves are so small and cold and damp and eerie. i cant believe people actually ... more on Yelp

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Eastern State Penitentiary
2200 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130-2628

FFree Library of Philadelphia

  • 1901 Vine St
    Philadelphia, PA 19103-1116
  • 2156865322
4.5
19+ reviews, 2 sources
  • There is no way for a nerd as big as me to give a library a bad review. Not that I'm that good at returning the books I borrow (they will probably have ... more on Yelp
  • i am in love with this library. they have such a large selection of reading material, i also love how they have some antiquities including many by edgar ... more on Yelp

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

GSweet Mabel

  • 41 N Narberth Ave
    Narberth,PA,19072
  • 6106673041
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • This ecletic mix of jewerly, neckties, art, beer glasses and lawn decor is made with "found objects"- yes, trash picked. Sounds unappealing but when ... more on Yelp

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Sweet Mabel
41 N Narberth Ave
Narberth,PA,19072

HOld City Arts District

  • Philadelphia
    PA 19106
  • Overview A neighborhood featuring art galleries, furniture stores, boutiques and performance areas. more on TripAdvisor
  • 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

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Old City Arts District
Philadelphia
PA 19106

ILiberty Bell

Liberty Bell
  • 500 Market Street
    Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
  • 215 / 965-2305
4.0
51+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (6.6 miles from Merion Station)
  • Philadelphia is a spectacular city with lights, glamour, and action. Home ouf our Independence. Its is excessible by ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This is another place that has no interactive exhibits, but the fact that you're seeing the actual Liberty Bell ... more on Trekaroo

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Liberty Bell
500 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA, United States of America

JPhiladelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo
  • 3400 W Girard Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19104-1139
  • 2152431100
4.5
113+ reviews, 4 sources
  • i liked everything the whole set up was great and it was extremely clean it was out right beautiful. the animals were all out none were in the dens and mostly all were ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ...best zoos I've visited. My son LOVES it. There's an amazing variety of animals, and many animals who will soon be extinct have found sanctuary within. I agree that Family Membership is the only way to go; after two visits, it's paid for itself! I was unimpressed by the Children's ... more on GoCityKids.com

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Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1139