When the weather gets hot, the Waterfront feels like it's ten degrees cooler than the rest of the city. And, if you're able to make it our onto the river, it feels even better. Below are some great ways to get exercise, take in the views, and learn a little bit about sailing.
- Take a scenic ride across the river on the RiverLink Ferry
- Be your own captain or charter a sail with SailTime Philadelphia
- Rent a swan boat, kayak, or canoe at Paddle Pen's Landing
- Test your balance with Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga with Aqua Vida
- Reserve a slip at the Pier 5 Marina, Penn's Landing Marina, or the Philadelphia Marine Center
- Enjoy dinner on the water with Spirit Cruises
- Tour historic ships, the Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna
- Drink on The Deck at the Moshulu, the world’s oldest and largest square rigged sailing vessel still afloat
- Book your cruise on the Patriot Harbor Lines
- Learn how to sail with the Liberty Sailing Club
- Hop in your own boat from one of the Riverfront North Partnership's public launches
- Help maintain the Tall Ship Gazela and Tug Jupiter by joining the Ship Preservation Guild
- Experience the ecology of the river by taking a stroll at Washington Avenue Pier or a fishing class at Pier 68
