Kimmel Center For The Performing Arts

This massive building opened in December 2001 and is the centerpiece of Philadelphia's performing arts district. Two separate venues are inside this structure that are perfect for plays, musicals, orchestras and other performances.  Tours are offered on a regular basis from Tuesday to Sunday at 1 PM.  On this particular trip, we weren't able to take the tour, but we plan to in the not-too-distant future (and of course we'll be reporting on it).

At the top of the atrium of the building is the Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden, which is a simple garden with various trees.  It's something you won't really see at other performing arts centers, so it's a nice sight to see.  Be prepared though...it's EXTREMELY warm in the garden.

We also bought tickets to see the Blue Man Group in January 2011 while we were there.  This is a show I saw in Vegas a few years ago, and I can't wait to check it out again.  It's an excellent show that I'd recommend everyone in the area to go see!

Also, located in the main lobby, is one of the 20 Philly Phanatics that have been placed around the city.