03 Jun 2020
For meeting planners beginning to plan their next event, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau has published a roundup of virtual tours from Philadelphia's unique and historic venues with the help of online tours, 360-degree photos, videos, and other resources. Home to iconic, unmatched historical attractions, an award-winning dining scene, world-renowned arts and cultural institutions, and distinct neighborhoods, the city has a genuine energy and spirit that can be incorporated into your next event.
Kimmel Center Cultural Campus
The epicenter of Philadelphia's performing arts community and home to the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra, the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus is comprised of three buildings along the Avenue of the Arts (a short walk from City Hall) — the Kimmel Center, Merriam Theatre, and historic Academy of Music. You can explore the venues online via virtual tours on their website.
Reading Terminal Market
One of the oldest continually operating farmers' markets in the nation, the 127-year-old Reading Terminal Market is conveniently located just steps from the Pennsylvania Convention Center (and is connected to its Grand Hall) and during the day offers attendees a wide range of essential Philadelphia eats. In the evening hours, the market can be transformed into the perfect offsite venue able to accommodate your attendees. As a tasty bonus, many of the vendors able to stay open to offer appetizing meals. For a video overview of the market's event capabilities, click here.
Xfinity Live!
Located in the heart of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, Xfinity Live! is not only an essential experience on game days, it's also a versatile option for events, featuring unique venues inside totaling over 500,000 square feet of space. The facility also boasts over 90 televisions, outdoor areas, and some of the city's most iconic eats such as Geno's Steaks and Chickies & Pete's. Photos and 360-degree tours are available on their website.
Science History Institute
Just a short walk from Independence Hall in the city's Historic District, the Science History Institute is home to 13,500 square feet of indoor meeting space, with an additional 4,500 square feet of event space outdoors. The newly renovated space accommodates everything from meetings to receptions. The institute offers virtual conference center tours on their website.
SPiN Philadelphia
Add a competitive edge to your reception at the 12,000 square foot SPiN Philadelphia ping pong lounge in Center City. The space features 16 ping pong tables and a VIP room with lounge space and a private bar. For 360-degree walkthroughs of SPiN's event spaces, click here.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
Standing opposite the Pennsylvania Convention Center on North Broad Street, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the first and oldest art museum and art school in the nation, with its classrooms and galleries spread across two buildings, including the Frank Furness-designed Historic Landmark Building. A convenient option for meeting planners with larger events at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, PAFA's buildings offer the unique opportunity to dine alongside the rotating art exhibitions. You can take a virtual tour of each of the spaces courtesy of Constellation Culinary Group.
The Curtis Atrium
Situated next to Independence Hall in the historic Curtis building, this elegant event space features a terraced waterfall, alabaster columns, a 49-foot-long stained glass mosaic mural, and other stunning architectural elements. You can get a 360-degree view of the beautiful space online courtesy of Constellation Culinary Group.
Adventure Aquarium
Located just across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Camden, NJ, Adventure Aquarium presents you with the opportunity to host your event with the backdrop of the 550,000-gallon Shark Realm, or with a sweeping view of the Philadelphia skyline over the shimmering Delaware River. This 360-degree tour gives you a sense of the unique event spaces that await.
Hornblower Cruises
Set sail with your event by hosting it aboard one of two boats that sail along the Delaware River, offering picturesque views of the Philadelphia skyline and Benjamin Franklin Bridge. For a 360-degree tour of the Spirit of Philadelphia, click here. To view a 360-degree tour of the more intimate Freedom Elite Private Yacht, click here.
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
A popular spot in the summer months thanks to an exciting lineup of concerts and performances, the Mann Center provides stunning city views from 22 acres of green hills in Philadelphia's lush Fairmount Park. The unexpected event destination features over 6 outdoor and indoor spaces totaling over 15,000 square feet. For a virtual tour of the venue, check out their website.
Attico Rooftop
Perched high atop the Cambria Hotel, Attico Rooftop is one of Philadelphia's signature hotel bars and serves as a convenient option for post-event receptions given its close proximity to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. For a virtual tour of the rooftop covered bar space, click here. For additional photos of the outdoor and uncovered rooftop space, click here.
The Fillmore Philadelphia
Boasting 25,000 square feet of total meeting space and located in the heart of Philadelphia's popular, restaurant-filled Fishtown neighborhood, The Fillmore can easily transform from a concert hall into a customizable event venue with three different spaces, six bars, and full-service event production. Take a virtual tour online.
Convene
Ideal for offsite meetings, receptions, or smaller conferences, Convene's three Philadelphia properties provide flexible, well-designed event spaces complimented with high-tech solutions, kitchens, catering, and more. The company offers virtual tour, one-sheets, and floorplans for each of its three Philadelphia properties: Cira Centre, CityView, and Commerce Square.
For more information on Philadelphia's wide array of meeting and event venues and to help identify the perfect option for your next event, please contact the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau's Convention Services team or reference our free Destination Planning Guide.
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About Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), a private non-profit, membership corporation, is the official tourism promotion agency for the City of Philadelphia globally, and the primary sales and marketing agency for the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The PHLCVB is an economic engine for the city – creating jobs and fueling economic growth by encouraging overseas visitation and by bringing ethnically diverse regional, national and international meetings, conventions and sporting events to Philadelphia.
