What's New in Philadelphia

There’s always something new to discover in Philadelphia. Whether you’re visiting Philadelphia for the first-time or always coming back, exciting attractions, mouth-watering restaurants, and relaxing hotels are always popping up in the city. 

Highlights

Michelin releases Philadelphia travel guide

Michelin created its first Philadelphia guidebook, the Michelin Green Guide, highlighting the city’s top museums, restaurants,  hotels, and attractions. The guide is currently available for purchase in French and the English version will be released in July.

Disney100 at The Franklin Institute

A world premiere exhibition is now open at The Franklin Institute celebrating 100 years of The Walt Disney Company. Disney100: The Exhibition celebrates a century of innovation and imagination from the creative empire, while also honoring its founder Walt Disney’s legacy.

Otherworld Philadelphia coming soon

Otherworld Philly is excited to welcome guests into a mixed reality playground packed with large-scale immersive art. Otherworld Philly will feature 55 unique installations with enhanced production and interactivity spread throughout a 40,000 square foot space. It is expected to open this summer.

Philadelphia named most walkable city in the United States

USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards named Philadelphia the 2023 Most Walkable City in the U.S.. Renowned for its pedestrian-friendly environment, the city offers a range of neighborhoods that invite exploration on foot, including Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square West, Fitler Square, and Center City East.

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New Restaurants

From beloved chefs and restaurants reinventing themselves, to cutting-edge dining experiences, there’s a lot to get excited about eating in Philadelphia today.

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New Hotel Developments

With more than 14,400+ hotel rooms within a walk of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia has an extensive assortment of hotel brands – from posh, top-of-the-line properties to economy-minded options with bunk beds – that also offer a wide variety of event venues.

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Top Exhibits

Philadelphia is filled with wonderful art museums and galleries to explore. Below is a roundup of some of the exciting exhibits that are on view now or coming soon.

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Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Photo by M. Stanley.

Top Summer Activities

As the days grow longer, Philadelphia comes alive with a plethora of seasonal sensations, inviting pop-up parks, and unforgettable festivals.

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