This summer you can see it all in Philadelphia as the X Games roll, climb and fly through town August 17-23. This premier competition for action sports features fantastic competitions such as aggressive in-line skating, bicycle stunt riding, skateboarding, freestyle moto x and sportclimbing which will take place in and around the First Union Center in South Philadelphia. Wakeboarding events will take place on the Schuylkill River.
All events are free to the public.
Independence National Historical Park Development America s most historic square mile is in the midst of a major revitalization. Due for completion in Winter 2001, the new Gateway Visitors Center, to be located one block north of Independence Hall, will provide travelers with information and tickets for attractions and events throughout the region. A new Liberty Bell Complex, scheduled for completion in Spring 2002, will house a bell chamber and an interpretive exhibit area. The National Constitution Center will open in May 2003. This first-ever museum honoring and explaining the Constitution will dramatically tell the story of the United States Constitution through lively, interactive exhibits.