Philadelphia is an incredible city. According to the Huffington Post, it's the coolest city in America. There's always something new and exciting happening, especially in the summer. Here's a guide of the top things to do if you're spending the warmer months in the city of brotherly love.
Music
Philadelphia is one of the U.S.'s major cities, and artists love coming here. The summer is prime touring season. You can expect to see artists of all different genres playing tons of different Philly venues this summer. Lincoln Financial Field seats 69,000 people and has quickly become one of the go-to places to see a show. This year, fans can expect to see Beyonce on June 5 and Coldplay on August 6 at the Linc.
Tour
Philly is full of history. It is the nation's birthplace, after all. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, there are plenty of places to tour and learn about that play an important role in the history of the U.S. Visit the Museum of Art and recreate the famous Rocky scene (along with every other tourist) or see the Liberty Bell at Independence Hall. Whatever you decide to do, you'll leave feeling like you just left the best history class ever.
Sports
Baseball season just began. As I type this, the Phillies are currently sitting in second place in the NL East (!!!). While the team might not seem all that exciting to a lot of people, they're the future of the franchise, so head down to Citizens Bank Park for a game! Even if they lose, it's still an awesome stadium to explore.
Eat
The food in Philly, in my opinion, is the best of the best. Visitors can go for the obvious cheese steak, but there's plenty more to try. Reading Terminal Market is a must, but don't forget to stop by a Wawa or Rita's to get more Philly classics.
Skate
Bluecross Riverink is known for its ice skating rink in the winter, but they recently turned the rink into a rollerskating rink for the summer months. Located right on the waterfront, you can skate with a view!
Celebrate
Philly has plenty of clubs and bars for people to check out, but it also has one of the biggest and best Fourth of July celebrations. Party on the Parkway is exactly what it sounds like: a Fourth of July party on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The events leading up to the party occur all throughout the week all over the city, and include different ceremonies and parades honoring the country's history. The celebration concludes with a free concert on the parkway and, of course, features fireworks.