Plan Your Trip

Philadelphia Waterfront

Piers

Race Street Pier
Scenic Pier on the Delaware River Waterfront. Open year-round from 7am - 11pm.
Washinton Avenue Pier
Ecological Pier along the Delaware River Waterfront, featuring a 16’ spiral staircase art installation and elevated boardwalk.
Pier 68
Official fishing Pier on the Delaware River Waterfront, where local anglers can enjoy a great catch and amazing views. Open year-round, seven days a week, from dawn until dusk.

Recreation

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
The Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite wintertime tradition features outdoor ice skating, cozy cabins, a boardwalk, rides, games, great dining options, and more. All with soaring views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Open November through March.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
The Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime tradition features outdoor roller skating, a boardwalk, games, rides, mini-golf, great food and more. All with soaring views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Open May through September.
The Delaware River Trail
A scenic multimodal trail that stretches along Philadelphia’s Central Delaware River Waterfront; accommodating walkers, joggers, and cyclists. The trail runs 3.3 miles from Pier 70 in South Philadelphia to Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown.
Ben Franklin Yacht
Philadelphia’s Premier Party Yacht with three climate controlled indoor/outdoor private party decks. Enjoy the breathtaking views while cruising along the beautiful Philadelphia Skyline. The Yacht provides complete customized packages and pricing options.
City Cruises
Experience the city’s most unique floating event venue. City Cruises offers all-inclusive packages, chef-prepared menus, full bar options, and entertainment customized to fit your needs—all with picturesque views from our climate-controlled interior and outdoor decks. Corporate events, social events, weddings, and educational outings are all better on the water!
Sea Philly Tours
Sea Philly is Philadelphia's first private picnic boat. Charter an all-wood custom restored Chris Craft for up to six guests. Enjoy a stunning river cruise with city views or one of our romantic sunset cruises.
Philly by Segway
A fantastic tour option whether you’re a first-time visitor or a life-long resident. Get ready to have an unforgettable experience seeing iconic sights, hearing stories from your local guide, and making incredible memories.

Dining

Spruce Street Harbor Park
A cool, summertimes destination, with colorful hammocks, floating gardens, beautiful trees adorned in technicolored lights, local craft beers, and delicious food from some of Philadelphia’s most popular restaurants.
Moregan’s Pier
Sit back, relax and let the summer vibes wash over you at a backyard beer garden on the waterfront. Enjoy stunning views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and feel the breeze along the Delaware River – day and night – while sipping refreshing drinks and snacking on classic casual fare.
Philly River Stroll
Enjoy food and drink deals, special pop-up entertainment, and discounted activities at your favorite Waterfront destinations.
The Moshulu
Enjoy modern American cuisine, aboard the legendary Moshulu, the world’s oldest and largest square rigged sailing vessel. Enjoy dining in the indoor dining room or outdoor decks with stunning views of the Delaware River.
Liberty Point
Enjoy food and drink at this fun space featuring three levels, five bars, seven event spaces, and views of the Delaware River from every corner.
Waterfront Cafe
A favorite spot for creative and innovative twists on traditional sandwiches, delicious signature salads, gourmet paninis, freshly made healthy smoothies, and specialty coffee by bali espresso™.
Old City District
Old City Philadelphia - the neighborhood known as America’s most historic square mile. Whether you come to experience Old City as a visitor, a resident or a business person, you’ll discover amazing dining, shopping and events to elevate your visit to Philadelphia in this charming, creative, multi-layered district.
Carthouse
One of the best seafood restaurants in Philadelphia, Chart House is known for its extraordinary cuisine and legendary waterfront views.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Dave & Buster’s
Enjoy games, mouthwatering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, they’ve got whatever suits your appetite and the premium bar assures they’re stocked to satisfy. Plus, you can watch your game on one of the massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.
Cavanaugh's River Deck
Philadelphia’s biggest waterfront restaurant and beer garden, including nightlife. Join them for Mug Night, Thirsty Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with Philly’s top DJs and Sunday Reggae Night.
Rivers Casino
Rivers Casino Philadelphia features 1,600 slots, 105 table games, 65 hybrid gaming seats, a 28-table poker room, and a designated sportsbook area for live sports betting. The casino offers an array of distinctive restaurants and bars — among them are Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House, Mian, and Jack’s Bar + Grill — as well as riverfront views, live performances, and more.

Arts & Culture

Cherry Street Pier
A mixed-use public space on the Delaware River Waterfront built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier. Open a year-round enjoy exhibitions, markets, performances, screenings, and amazing dining in the Garden restaurant with stunning views of the river.
Independence Seaport Museum
Explore the richness of Philadelphia’s maritime history while simultaneously exploring the region’s waterways and the impact they have on our lives, both culturally and environmentally.
FringeArts
FringeArts is Philadelphia’s home for contemporary performance, presenting progressive, world-class art that expands the imagination and boldly defies expectations.

Hotels

The Hilton Penn’s Landing
Overlooking the Delaware River with views across to Camden, New Jersey, this hotel is less than a mile from Liberty Bell and the Museum of the American Revolution. Adjacent to Spruce Street Harbor Park and walking distance to Old City, the Hilton Penn’s Landing features an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center, and more.
The Holiday Inn Express
Located on Columbus Boulevard, directly across from Cherry Street Pier and Race Street Pier, rest comfortably on your visit to the Philadelphia Waterfront at the Holiday Inn Express featuring modern, deluxe suites, and complimentary breakfasts.