Penn's Landing is the spectacular waterfront area in the Philadelphia Center City, just beside the Delaware River section of Philadelphia. The area is named after the founder of Pennsylvania - William Penn, who first docked here in 1682. Penn's Landing is surrounded by the Delaware River in the east, Front Street in the West, and Washington Avenue in its south and Spring Garden Street in the North. Penn’s Landing Corporation looks after the tourism development in this area. It is a non-profit organization, established in 1970 to manage and supervise this central waterfront area of the City of Philadelphia.
Several historic ships have docked at Penn's Landing. USS Olympia and the famous USS Becuna, which are exhibited at the Independence Seaport Museum have docket in this famous waterfront. The RiverLink Ferry service connects Penn's Landing with the Camden and New Jersey waterfront. Penn's Landing in Philadelphia has been marked for its quality programs and year-round events. The festivals and activities at Penn's Landing attract the tourists as well as citizens round the year. Some of the prime attractions of Penn's Landing include events like Sippin by the River, Blue Cross RiverRink, The Walnut Plaza, the tall ship Gazela, the Southern Quay and Overlook and the Penn’s Landing Radio Station.
Events at Penn's Landing
- Sippin by the River is the signature event of this waterfront locality. It is a wine and beer-tasting event organized for the benefit the ground of Philadelphia chapter in the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Tickets are priced around $40 at the gate and $30 if purchased in advance. Age proof is required to participate in this event to verify whether the participant has
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attained the drinking age. No re entry is considered once the participant leaves. Photography or backpacks are prohibited at Sippin' by the River. Parking is available at various locations of Penn's Landing parking lots. The events take place between 1:00PM to 5:00PM. Many entertaining live shows and cooking demonstrations are organized during this event.
- Blue Cross RiverRink – It is located at the Columbus Blvd. at Market Street. It is a skating destination, costing around $6 per session. Skating lessons are given every Sunday from 10:30 am to noon. The program is conducted for 6 weeks and advance reservations cost $90.00 per applicant. There is an ATM within the heated pavilion. Private parties are allowed during any public skating sessions, with a minimum of 10 guests.
Special Events of Penn's Landing
- Accenture Employee Reception
- Animal Planet Expo
- Cartoon Network's "Cartoon Cartoon Tour"
- Guinness Oyster Fest
- Campbell Soup Training Session
- Lion's 80th International Convention Parade
- Disney Friendship Day
- National Convention of State Legislators
- Volvo V70 Roadshow
- Republican National Convention
The locality of Penn's Landing has several good places to stay and eat. This waterfront is a venue of entertainment and enjoyment round the year with means of fun for all age groups.
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