Norman Rockwell Museum: Classic Art

Few artists portrayed 20th Century life in America as beautifully and convincingly as Norman Rockwell. That’s why some of his most famous paintings and illustrations are permanently lodged in our collective consciousness, like his depiction of a family’s Thanksgiving feast titled the Four Freedoms. The Norman Rockwell Museum boasts the world’s largest collection of the artist’s works, plus items from his studio, including personal memorabilia, books, art supplies, letters, and reference materials. Their Archival Collection is a comprehensive compilation of his personal papers and ephemera and includes thousands of photographs of people and scenes used in his artwork. Admission is $16 for adults, $14.50 seniors, $10 for students with I.D., and $5 for children ages 6 through 18. Open every day. 

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Seeking Adventure? Climb at the Philadelphia Rock Gym

Love adventure (and adventure sports)? Looking for a workout that's a little out of the ordinary? Check out the Philadelphia Rock Gym, a rock climbing facility where you can be challenged and have fun, too. A perfect destination for parties, team building events, or just a unique kind of workout, Philadelphia Rock Gym will support beginners and seasoned climbers of all levels and interests. With state of the art equipment to ensure absolute safety, there’s nothing to worry about except the inevitable closing time. The Oaks facility was the company’s first location and features 7,000-square-feet of climbing opportunities—from playful boldering space to thirty top-rope climbs with varying routes and degrees of difficulty. There are also private room rentals and helpful staff to guide visitors through their adventurous outing.

Philadelphia Rock Gym
www.philarockgym.com

122 Mill Rd
Oaks, PA 19456
(610) 666-7673

255 Mount Airy Rd.
Valley Township, PA 19320
(877) 822-7673
 

Learn to Scuba Dive with O’Donnel Diving

You don’t need to jet to the tropics to enjoy some deep-sea exploration. O’Donnel Diving is a fully equipped diving and scuba outfit with trained professionals to give clients a true view of the aquatic underworld. Founded by a group of passionate diving devotees, the company specializes in training and certification within a safe and relaxed environment, With trips to nearby sites as well as long-distance outings with likeminded groups, O’Donnel Diving is the company to seek out if you’re looking for fellow scuba aficionados or just want to get in on the fun.

O'Donnel Diving
www.odonneldiving.com

See the Best of Philly With Philadelphia Urban Adventures

Embark on a special tour that gives you a different insight on some of Philadelphia premiere historic locations. Philadelphia Urban Adventures offers up a number of different tour packages that are designed to showcase the city’s best of history, culture, art, food, and more. Whether you’re taking in the essence of South Philly, traveling River to River, finding out what’s on tap at some of Philly’s best bars, or more; you’re bound to have a fun and insightful time.

To learn more about these distinct tour packages, visit http://www.philadelphiaurbanadventures.com/.

Plymouth Meeting Gallery: A Display of Bucks County’s Artistic Talent

The Plymouth Meeting Gallery represents the artistic talents of Bucks County Art. Founded in 1974, the organization began dealing locally made pieces while educating the buying public about unique discoveries and styles. Specializing primarily in American Impressionist painting and comparable mediums, the gallery hosts top talented artists from throughout the region, who capture the essence of the Bucks County aesthetic. Helping private collectors build impressive collections as well as first-time buyers get started on their artistic ownership, Plymouth Meeting Gallery is a regional gem of artistic inspiration. Visits are by appointment only, so call (610) 825-9068 for more information!

Plymouth Meeting Gallery
(610) 825-9068
Website

Mural Arts Program Tour: Philadelphia Public Art

Begun in 1984 to discourage graffiti, the Mural Arts Program has since been filling the Philadelphia horizon with scenes from city life, messages of hope, and love letters. If you are curious to learn the stories behind these grand-sized paintings, hop onto one of the Mural Arts Program Tours. Mural Arts offers roughly ten tours using different types of transportation and offering various viewpoints. The trolley tours explore different neighborhoods depending on the week, while bicycle tours offer a two hour trek around Fairmount and Spring Garden. To get a taste of the local cuisine or beer, sign up for the Ale & Arts or Mural & Meals tours. You can snuggle up with your sweetie on the Love Letter Train Tour or bond with your family through painting on an Experiential Tour. Visit the Mural Arts website to find schedules and book tickets!

Mural Arts Program Tour
1727-29 Mount Vernon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 685-0750

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Walnut Street Theatre: Dramatic History

In a city wrought with firsts, Walnut Street Theatre boasts the honor of being America’s oldest theatre. History buffs will drool over watching performances on the over 200 year-old stage that has been graced by actors such as Katherine Hepburn and Jane Fonda and soon-to-be Broadway hits like A Streetcar Named Desire, A Raisin in the Sun, and The Diary of Anne Frank. Today the Theatre, a few blocks away from Avenue of the Arts, continues to produce classics along with family-friendly fare on their three stages.  Recent Mainstage productions have included musical comedies like Mel Brooks’ The Producers and Oliver! and dramas including Les Miserables and Fiddler on the Roof. Local and independent plays have been staged at the Independence Studio 3 for further variety.  Tickets for future performances are available in person at the Box Office on 8th and Walnut or online.

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 574-3550

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