Kensington
Popular places to visit
Wells Fargo Center
Catch an event at Wells Fargo Center during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention center in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Rittenhouse Square
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Rittenhouse Square, a popular green space in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
University of Pennsylvania
Walk around the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top college in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
Reading Terminal Market
An enclosed market where you can sample Philly cheesesteaks, shoofly pies, soft pretzels and other local treats, or stock up on organic produce and handmade crafts.
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
North Philadelphia East
While you're in North Philadelphia East, take in top sights like Electric Factory or Divine Lorraine Hotel, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Temple University Station or Cecil B Moore Station.
Fishtown
While you're in Fishtown, take in top sights like Rivers Casino or Go Vertical, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop or Girard Ave & Columbia Ave Tram Stop.
North Philadelphia
North Philadelphia is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at North Philadelphia BSL Station or Allegheny Station to explore sights like The Liacouras Center.
Old City
Discover history at Independence National Historical Park, stroll along the 3rd Street Corridor for galleries and boutiques, and enjoy vibrant nightlife with quality restaurants and bars. Don't miss the monthly First Friday event for art and design showcases.
Center City East
If you're spending time in Center City East, check out sights like Liberty Bell Center or Liberty Bell and hop on the metro to see more the city at 5th St. Station or 8th St Station.
Fairmount
While you're in Fairmount, take in top sights like Philadelphia Museum of Art or Rocky Statue, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 26th St & Poplar St Tram Stop or Poplar St & Stillman Stop.
- Rittenhouse Square
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Reading Terminal Market
- Sesame Place
- Liberty Bell Center
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Independence Hall
- Parx Casino and Racetrack
- Adventure Aquarium
- Big Kahuna's Water Park
- Valley Forge Casino
- Valley Forge National Historic Park
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Funplex
- Eastern State Penitentiary
- Willow Grove Park Mall