Famous Attractions - One Amazing Price

Philadelphia CityPass is a carefully selected collection of Philadelphia's most popular, most famous attractions, priced a whopping 44% less than the cost of tickets purchased separately.

Includes prepaid admission to The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Trolley Works & The Big Bus, Adventure Aquarium, a choice between Philadelphia Zoo or National Constitution Center, and a choice between the Eastern State Penitentiary or Please Touch Museum. You'll skip most of the ticket lines too! Each booklet is valid for nine consecutive calendar days.

How it Works: Your Eticket can be exchanged for your CityPass booklet at any of the listed attractions listed below. Details will be provided on your E-ticket. Booklets provide you with attraction information, transportation directions, best times to visit, a map, and expert advice on where to find distinctive Philadelphia tastes, goods, and off-beat places from the experts at National Geographic Traveler magazine. Philadelphia CityPass is your guide to Philadelphia. Click here for more detailed information on how it works.

Included Attractions

1. The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute is a multi-story city block packed with hands-on exhibits like Sports Challenge and Space Command. Visit the Train Factory, take a walk through the famous two-story Giant Heart and experience The Franklin Institute's newest exhibit Amazing Machine! The majestic Benjamin Franklin National Memorial is a favorite backdrop for photos. A Fels Planetarium show is included with CityPass admission.

Hours:
Science Museum and Fels Planetarium open daily 9:30 am to 5:00 pm; IMAX open evenings; closed April 23, 2009, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

2. Adventure Aquarium
At Adventure Aquarium, see rare and mysterious shark rays, adorable sea turtles, penguins and thousands of colorful fish. Get close to hippopotamuses; feed over 20 species of African birds in a free flight aviary; TOUCH sharks, rays, jellies and more! Get unnervingly close with sharks in a suspended 40-foot tunnel. Experience the 4-D theater*, powered by PSE&G. *additional fee

Hours:
9:30 am to 5:00 pm; 365 days a year

3. Phila Trolley & Big Bus Company
Allow Philadelphia's Premier Tour Company, Phila Trolley Works/Big Bus Company, to show you the sights and tell you the tales of a city that cheered for Rocky, forged a nation and is home to the Liberty Bell & Independence Hall. CityPass gives you the freedom of unlimited on-and-off privileges at 20 stops throughout the day using trolleys or The Big Bus Double Decker buses. You make the choice!

Hours:
Open daily; tours depart May - November every 30 minutes from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm; December - April tours depart hourly 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, weather permitting; additional tours offered during peak summer season; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

4. Philadelphia Zoo
America's First Zoo is one of the region's leading family attractions. Discover the award-winning Bank of America Big Cat Falls, PECO Primate Reserve and ride the Channel 6 Zooballoon®* and the brand new Amazon Rainforest Carousel*. The Zoo's exciting McNeil Avian Center (hatched May 2009) will be home to rare and endangered birds from all over the world. *Additional fees

Hours:
Open daily 9:30 am to 5:00 pm; except in December, January and February open until 4:00 pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day and New Year's Day

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4. The National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center is America's first and only museum devoted to the US Constitution and the freedoms that empower us as individuals and as a nation. Located on Philadelphia's Independence Mall, this contemporary and moving experience includes an award-winning live theater performance and over 100 interactive and multi-media exhibits, film, photographs, text, sculpture and artifacts to inspire everyone.

Hours:
Open Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

5. The Eastern State Penitentiary
Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, Eastern State Penitentiary stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and a surprising, eerie beauty. Tours include Al Capone's cell, Death Row and critically-acclaimed artist installations.

Hours:
Open daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; last entry at 4:00 pm; open Wednesdays in June, July and August until 8:00 pm for Summer Twilight Tours (first come, first serve and no reservations accepted); closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day and New Year's Day.

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5. Please Touch Museum
Please Touch Museum in Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park is the children's museum of Philadelphia. It is designed for families with young children and features six brand new interactive exhibits, daily activities and theater performances. Your Philadelphia CityPASS Please Touch Museum® ticket entitles you to one admission to all museum exhibits, special features and performances in the Please Touch Playhouse (limited seating available).

Hours:
Open Monday-Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day.

Value

Philadelphia CityPass saves visitors 44% off the combined regular admission prices at the participating attractions. Adults save over $45; children save over $35.

FAQ

Does using CityPass mean I never wait in lines?
You'll be happy to know you'll avoid most long lines of people waiting to buy their tickets. Many attractions display the CityPass logo at a membership desk or separate entrance, giving CityPass ticket holders immediate admission. Look at the bottom left corner of each ticket to learn where to take your CityPass. Common sense and simple courtesy are good to have if there are other CityPass ticket holders in front of you at an attraction, or if there are other procedures. Cruises, for example, have boarding protocols. At the Empire State Building, you'll breeze past the main ticket lines, then wait with everyone else to step into an elevator for the ride to the observatory level. Some museums and theme parks have a single gate, but streamline their process so any delay is relatively painless. Keep your sunny side up on the rare occasions you may have to wait a bit.

Are special exhibits or exhibitions included in my CityPass admission?
It varies. Read the attraction information on the CityPass ticket, or contact the attraction directly to verify fees to upgrade or purchase admission to a special or temporary exhibit.

What if I want to substitute or subtract an attraction?
The beauty of each CityPass booklet is that you are purchasing a collection of carefully selected attraction tickets, designed to appeal to an inquisitive traveler. Those who have more narrowly defined interests may want to map their own attraction list, and use CityPass on another occasion. Keep in mind that you may still save money using CityPass even if you are unable to use all the tickets included.

What if my CityPass is lost or stolen?
Think of a CityPass booklet like cash in your pocket. Because there is no name or personal identification on a CityPass booklet, if your booklet is lost or stolen, no refund or replacement is available.

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