Explore exciting things to do near Sesame Place and downtown Philly

As an official hotel partner of Sesame Place theme park, Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast makes a prime location for families exploring Philadelphia’s many things to do. You can take advantage of great vacation packages from Sesame Place or drive down I-95 to the Center City area, where historical sites like the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall await. Just a half-mile walk from the Hall, bustling Penn’s Landing offers excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment along the Delaware River. Traveling for business? Take a break from on-site meetings to try your luck at the 24-hour Parx Casino®, host a team-building event at Topgolf Philadelphia - Northeast, or browse the shops at nearby Philadelphia Mills®. If you prefer to relax in nature, Benjamin Rush State Park offers beautiful trails just across the highway from the hotel.

Select what to see in a map

  • Family
  • Landmark
  • Nature
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping

Sesame Place

6.97 mi / 11.21 km from the hotel
Based on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, this theme park features live shows, roller coasters, and water rides.

Topgolf Philadelphia - Northeast

1.79 mi / 2.88 km from the hotel
Practice your swing and compete with friends at this high-tech sports entertainment complex. When you're not playing golf games in one of the climate-controlled hitting bays, you can refuel with food and drinks from the restaurant and bar.

Betsy Ross House

14.75 mi / 23.73 km from the hotel
Visit the birthplace of the American flag at the historical home of Betsy Ross, located in the Historic District of Philadelphia. You can take a self-guided audio tour and meet reenactors who make Betsy's story come alive.

Citizens Bank Park

18.03 mi / 29.02 km from the hotel
Show your “phanatic” side along with more than 43,000 Philadelphia Phillies fans at Citizens Bank Park, where you can also take in the city skyline, shop for MLB merchandise, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium.

Eastern State Penitentiary

14.87 mi / 23.93 km from the hotel
This grand architectural relic was the world's first true penitentiary when it opened in 1829. Tour the grounds and see where some of America's most famous criminals were held.

Independence Hall

15.1 mi / 24.31 km from the hotel
Stand in the place where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were signed as you explore one of the nation’s most treasured sites. Admission is free.

Parx Casino®

1.32 mi / 2.13 km from the hotel
This premier destination boasts 200,000 square feet of slot machines, table games, and poker as well as on-site dining, concerts, and live horse racing.

Penn’s Landing

14.86 mi / 23.91 km from the hotel
This beautiful waterfront area on the Delaware River offers restaurants, attractions, and seasonal events. Be sure to visit the Independence Seaport Museum, where you can walk through the USS Becuna submarine.

Philadelphia Mills®

2.59 mi / 4.17 km from the hotel
Browse more than 200 retailers like Saks OFF 5TH and Calvin Klein at Philadelphia Mills, the city’s largest outlet mall. After shopping, you can watch a movie in the theater or dine at one of the on-site restaurants.

Please Touch Museum

15.76 mi / 25.37 km from the hotel
Your kids will be running from exhibit to exhibit at Please Touch Museum, where little ones can launch a rocket, explore a river, build a tower to the sky, and dress up as a crayon.

Altitude Trampoline Park - Feasterville

2.3 mi / 3.7 km from the hotel
Whether you're hosting a birthday party or just want to catch some sky, this indoor trampoline park is an unbeatable destination for kid-friendly fun. Tumble, jump, and play on more than 20,000 square feet of trampolines.

Peddler’s Village

15.76 mi / 25.36 km from the hotel
Charming brick paths and colonial-style buildings make this shopping village a local favorite for high-end home goods, clothing, art, and specialty foods. This outdoor complex is also home to Giggleberry Fair, a Bucks County institution with a carousel and other kid-focused activities.