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Great Plaza at Penns Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
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an
Review №1

Lovely location! You can enjoy the place alone or with friends. Great for family and tourists. Beautiful lights at night. Water activities is available but limited. Occasional music activities on the weekends during the summer. Make a time to visit, it is worth the drive.

Ro
Review №2

Great atmosphere. Get away from the hustle n bustle of life, n enjoy some time to yourself or with your loved one. For me its lonely at the top so I accept it and enjoy it as well. Im at peace so shall it be.

Le
Review №3

Came here for screenings under the stars and it was fantastic! You can pretty much get a good seat anywhere if you come to watch a movie, sound and video quality is great especially for being free. Other than the movie showings its a great and adorable park by the river at Penns Landing! Great for hanging out and it is very pretty.

Jo
Review №4

Weve enjoyed our trips to Penns Landing every time. There are so many activities different activities during the summer there is something for everyone. You can do many, many things from carnival-style games, a beer garden, restaurants and food stands and hammock lounge, rent swan boats, kayaks for a light paddle around the marina. You can enjoy firework displays, full length movies, concerts of all sorts. At the RiverRink you can roller skate in the summer and ice skate in the winter, there is a ferris wheel as well as amusement rides, mini golf. Located near Penns Landing Marina on south end is the Cruiser Olympia and submarine Becuna are anchored to be visited. This whole area makes a fascinating picture backdrop from the water at sunset. Enjoy we have many times.

Da
Review №5

I toured the plaza for the scenery along the river. It was a nice, relaxing space. The view is great. You can see the Benjamin Franklin Bridge running into Camden, NJ. It was also cool to see the Battleship down the river, and the old sailing ship parked along the landing. This spot is great for photography and getting very close to the river. I cant comment on how events are here though.

El
Review №6

Every year I look forward to the four incredible Friday’s to sit in the sun and enjoy music from great smooth jazz players. Now that the virus is out here I am wondering whether my favorite thing I do every summer will still happen. I’m going to miss all the people gathering to hear smooth jazz on the waterfront.

Ru
Review №7

Great place to relax. A beauty next to Delaware river.. Experience great fire work of 4th July and New Year Eve!

Ry
Review №8

The stores, the food and drinks along with the perfect atmosphere is what this is all about. If you havent been here, its a must! You wont be disappointed!

Ma
Review №9

Cool outdoor venue with good sound and a great view. Weird trying to get a good spot when it’s crowded, and tough to go grab a beer and get back into the crowd but that’s the case at most indoor venues too.

Ke
Review №10

Plenty of space to enjoy whatever live act is performing. There was a Latin Music performance last time we were there, and it was wonderful. The energy was palpable, and we still had room to move freely.

Re
Review №11

Its always a treat to be at the waterfront. Many activities like concerts and fireworks. People gazing is enjoyable as well!

Jo
Review №12

Its been years since I was here, and the concert tonight WITH Damien Escobar was a perfect way to reintroduce myself to the wonderful buzzing nightlife!

Ke
Review №13

Have a great time really enjoyed the show Philly orchestra In fireworks

Te
Review №14

Very nice. I enjoyed myself. People were nice food was even better..

Mi
Review №15

The Boney James concert was awesome. A rainy afternoon turned into a glorious jazz filled evening. Jeff Kashiwa this Friday.

Jo
Review №16

NFL Kickoff Experience! It was great! Will return here again for a concert! Fly Eagles Fly!

Fr
Review №17

Saw Jessy J! Great show, great view! I Love Philly!!

C
Review №18

Underutilised Soviet-style public concrete plaza composed primarily of stairs. Attempts are made to activate the poorly designed public spaces with festivals. Accessible if you know where to go; there is a ramp from the upper level down to the waterside along the south edge.

Da
Review №19

Beautiful day celebrating the yearly sober walk, so many people!

St
Review №20

Fun place to relax. Skate. Play games. Go for concerts and festivals.. Very festive place

Ch
Review №21

Hanging with the eagles and fellow fans.. hot as hell.. but worth it

Ja
Review №22

Was great seeing Boney James great times great music and good people

Ne
Review №23

Great place to visit. Cant forget the experience.

Ca
Review №24

Fabulous outdoor venue. I look forward every August to the jazz shows at Penns Landing. Bring your chair and get there early.

De
Review №25

Live music: Smooth Jazz Nights every Friday. Free. 7-9pm. Bring chairs or pillow to sit on steps. Get here early. Enjoy.

De
Review №26

Love the Summer concerts every year!

An
Review №27

Great place where you can take your family and have fun. Highly recomend this place. Only problem was parking.

Ra
Review №28

A fabulous concert. Great weather. Great people! Oh what a night! More, More, Encore!

Ne
Review №29

Always a nice walk and just getter done air with my favorite guys. We enjoyed the fire works and the music show.

MP
Review №30

Quality FREE summer concerts, festivals. Tranquil view overlooking water. One of better spots in the city.

Yv
Review №31

Came out to see Jazz Performer Michael Mason, part of Philadelphias Summer Jazz Concert Series. A perfect date night.

An
Review №32

Great place to hang out there is so much to do down here year round and stuff for all ages

Ja
Review №33

A great view with Delaware river and New Jersey. It would be good if there are more shades and sitting areas, and cleaner.

Ka
Review №34

Great outdoor venue for all sorts of activities, concerts or to just hang out on the pier and watch the boats go by! Also, its just a short walk from spruce street harbor park.

Ch
Review №35

Love Penns Landing great atmosphere. Hope it never changes.

Da
Review №36

Great place to be on a warm evening night listening to jazz or any other form of entertainment with the river in the background as a beautiful backdrop with lights from the buildings and boats as they sail by...

Am
Review №37

Love this part of Philly-old city is the best!

Mi
Review №38

This place is next to the Spruce Harbour Park, beautiful place- Hammocks, street food, riverfront view! Rich vibes of Philly! You got to love this place

Er
Review №39

Beautiful n very clean I had an amazing time with my husband just walking around enjoying his company

Se
Review №40

The amphitheater is really big and the view is great! Nice place for a show or a fair.

Ti
Review №41

Loved It! We had such a blast at the praise 107.9 gospel concert. It was roomy the view was great plenty of seating, but bring chairs just in case. Even the workers are awesome and polite.

Jo
Review №42

We visited during the week day and it was cold out, so it was empty. Beautiful and interesting view. So many things to see and look at in this area. I would imagine warmer weather would bring more water craft to look at. Still worth stopping and looking around at the mighty Delaware River!

Ch
Review №43

Beautiful alot to do with the family historic parking is outrageous and hard to find though!

Ve
Review №44

Love that the city does free concerts here. Gets crowded, but just the typical fault of the commons sort of thing.... get there early and bring a lawn chair if you dont want to sit on concrete.

Ch
Review №45

Food trucks and attractions are great. Im not to crazy about the amount of walking you have to do to get to your destination also the limitations on parking.

An
Review №46

I love it here. Theres always a family friendly event being hosted. The staff is very helpful and the venue is very accommodating. The best part is its right by the Spruce St Harbor, where youll find great food and drinks. Great for a date or hanging with friends and family.

Ki
Review №47

Super amazing place. Great family place with the aquarium near by. Summerfest was amazing with good food and activities!

Br
Review №48

Its a very very great place for entertainment and it has hammocks and they also have the skatepark for ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer they also have food trucks its a place to see jazz concerts through the summer

Ms
Review №49

Enjoyed the summer live jazz series. Beautiful location overlooking the water.

Pr
Review №50

Breathtaking view of Philadelphia and Jersey shore

Jo
Review №51

I had an awesome day I will definitely go there again. Great food and entertainment!!

Ma
Review №52

Great concert setting. PLEASE KEEP IT THIS WAY, I ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT TIME!

Tr
Review №53

Very nice evening sitting by the river listening to some jazz and a nice breeze coming off the river all is good.

Te
Review №54

Great vibes in the crowd during the concert. Nice variety of vendors at the festival.

Kh
Review №55

We had a ball at the summer fest damien Escobar concert. Best part was it was free

Li
Review №56

I love taking walks down near the water but I think they should have better gate or blocked ways from the water my 2 year old is able to constantly try to get it the water

Wi
Review №57

The best bands music and entertainment, Love this place

Is
Review №58

Live music is good but the stalls offering small drinks trick you to fill out their forms to target you with their ads and then make money by selling off those details to other marketing companies so that’s disingenuous. Food trucks charging $3 for small bottles of water which is double the price they normally charge . Everyone out to tip you off so bring plenty of your own drinks to stay away from these sharks .

So
Review №59

Love hanging out at Penns Landing its a great place to sight see the events that it has for the public.

Vi
Review №60

I love the show it was everything I expected Damien Escobar is my favorite violinist loved it

Ma
Review №61

Love this place we go here every time we are down there and so do the kids and I love the fact that my wife is from outside of philly but we love the city

Dm
Review №62

Very good place to fall back chill and enjoy.

Da
Review №63

Great place to hang out. Especially when showing up for events.

Er
Review №64

This is a cool venue, and it has a cool idea behind it, but as someone in a wheelchair, I believe 1 star is significantly more stars than it deserves, the design and staff of the venue are nothing short or explicitly discriminatory towards people with disabilities. Saying the lay out is completely unacceptable is an understatement, and saying the staff is tone death towards a persons concern is a significantly more kind than they deserve. If you are able bodied, enjoy, its a cool place, but if you have a disability, dont waste your money, the place isnt worth it.

Ke
Review №65

Great time with good friends and great music by Boney James he knows how to get the crowd jumping and grooving.

De
Review №66

I love Penns Landing its one of the best spots in Philadelphia. Live Events and a real good time.

Ke
Review №67

Great events for free. One of the best ways to end a workweek.

Ed
Review №68

Good to have a place to hang out under the stars and breathe in fresh air.

Ma
Review №69

Food is flavorful and they have a variety of choices. The place is clean. The people that work there are amable. Reasonable prices. Even have a couple of chairs to sit, eat and relax. Good background music. I didnt like the tres leche cake though.

SL
Review №70

The parking price is expensive knowing that it could be cheaper comparing to what you can do there ... the Jersey side is free and you can walk along the river

Va
Review №71

Loved loved penn landing fun alot of things to do

mo
Review №72

Always a great show and an even greater time

Jo
Review №73

Great place to have lunch.

Ti
Review №74

One of my favorite places in Philly! Its a VIBE

Sa
Review №75

Love going to Screenings under the stars!!Its become tradition for my family!

Ho
Review №76

This is a Great place to chill...its a Great place to take the children and i love the just being at this place!!!

RJ
Review №77

Fun place to perform..dressing rooms nice, but so far from the stage.

Va
Review №78

IT IS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT AND HAVE FUN

CH
Review №79

Real good time. This place is increible.

Am
Review №80

Ive been here for Pride, and had a great time. Most recent visit was for Trombone Shortys Voodoo Threauxdown and it was just fantastic!Vendors available, bathrooms kept clean. Wouldnt hesitate to see another show there.

Jo
Review №81

Nice place if you want to take a walk and share with friends.

Ta
Review №82

Wonderful place on a solo date with oneself... Peaceful

Ch
Review №83

Great open space. Immediate access to city and transportation.

Do
Review №84

Had a great time at the Philly 2019 Jamaican Festival.

Ro
Review №85

Always a good time the artist that they bring in is top notch

Ta
Review №86

Great festival. Great entertainment, venders and people. Didnt like the dj section bc played all rap....but that was for the Young bucks lol.

Bi
Review №87

Perfect outdoor setting. Great views lot of seating

De
Review №88

Nice crowd nice atmosphere food drinks very fun

Ti
Review №89

I had to do sound check and always love hitting this stage.

Da
Review №90

Nice place to watch free movies & concerts

P
Review №91

Leela James, though not a jazz singer, turned out tonights performance at the Great PlazaAugust 24. Wish they had jazz all summer and not just in August. Wonderful place for music and enjoying Philadelphias waterfront.

St
Review №92

Its always fun bike riding there

Ja
Review №93

Welcome America event is awesome and well worth the 3$ water

T.
Review №94

Penns landing is a magnificent monument for Philadelphia. Amazing events always going on. Aside from that, the atmosphere is positive. There are tons of exciting things to do and play.

Lo
Review №95

Great place for shows, love being right on the water. Easy access, too.

Sa
Review №96

Awesome place to go and just enjoy the music and the scenery .

Le
Review №97

Very Spacious, Close to River, Accommodates Large Crowds Very Well.

Gr
Review №98

Very nice view and alot to do

Rh
Review №99

I always have a great time here. It is always something going on there. A nice pleasant atmosphere and lots of fun.

La
Review №100

Walking in recovery with fellow Americans was great.

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  • Address:101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
  • Site:http://delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/great-plaza-at-penn-s-landing
  • Phone:+1 215-629-3200
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Event venue
  • Live music venue
  • Plaza
  • Amphitheater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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