Best Arts and Culture Places in Atsion Lake

"Tom Crane & Benjamin Riley // Photo provided by the Barnes Foundation. Room after room in the Barnes is filled with some of the greatest Impressionist, Post–Impressionist, and early Modernist paintings—works of art created by the very painters who led the movements: Picasso, Renoir, and Matisse. Speckled in between the paintings are other forms of art, such as African art, Native American pottery and jewelry, and Pennsylvania–German furniture."

"Let's start with one of my favorite places in Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation, created and staged by Albert Barnes. This singular museum might be considered an exercise in one man’s enormous ego. But it's nonetheless one of the greatest private collections in the entire world."

"Located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, The Barnes Foundation is hailed for its timeless art collection and prestigious educational institution."

"The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a museum and art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1805 and is the first and oldest art museum and art school in the United States. Location: 118 N Broad St  |  Phone:  (215) 972-7600"

"If you’re looking for the next big name in contemporary art, the ICA is a go-to destination. Founded in 1963 by the visionary Holmes Perkins, the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania was designed to expose students to innovative, up-and-coming areas of art and culture. Committed to bringing under-recognized artists into the spotlight, the gallery hit the ground running, holding Andy Warhol’s first-ever museum solo show in 1965."

"The Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania believes in the power of art and artists to inform and inspire. Founded in 1963 ICA has developed an international reputation as a preeminent venue for contemporary art and culture. A non-collecting museum, ICA is also one of the only kunsthalles in America."

"The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time. More about the Institute of Contemporary Art, Click Here. Location: University of Pennsylvania, 36th & Sansom Sts  |  Phone:  (215) 898-7108"

"Some shops make this list for the fact that they could only really be in Philly. Eye’s Gallery makes this list for the way it transports you out of the city, to Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, or some secret artist’s cave far from this neon stretch of South Street. The vibe: The tri-level bazaar is a heady whirlwind of colors, patterns and textures, with sloping carved ceilings, a ribbon-like spiral staircase and artwork everywhere."

"Since 1968, Julia and Isaiah Zager of Magic Garden fame have operated this ornate Latin American crafts and jewelry shop in the heart of South Street. With three floors of clothes and ornately carved furniture, it has a great selection of vintage, handmade, Mexican, Indian and indigenous jewelry. The shop also has a range or children’s gifts and toys."

"Artesano Cafe Manayunk is a lovely cafe in Philadelphia that I recommend visiting. You can go here and have a good cup of coffee. Besides that, it is one of the most Instagrammable places in Philadelphia."

"Originally founded as a bread bakery in the 1920s, Port Richmond staple Tacconelli's didn't start using its oven for pizza until the end of WWII. That pizza is now so beloved that people from all over the city still flock to the out-of-the-way location despite a number of inconveniences, including the requirement to call ahead to reserve dough. That doesn’t dissuade the many fans of these thin-crust pies."

"Bartram's Garden is a historic Philadelphia garden and arboretum. It was founded in 1728 by botanist John Bartram and is the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America. Today it covers 46 acres with an eight-acre arboretum."

"From the rolling grass field to the vibrant trees, this garden is green on green on green. Get a shot against a tree, lay out in the grass, or simply overlook the river. All are prime spots for the perfect photo."

"Kelly Drive is the perfect spot for that post-workout selfie because everyone looks good when this is the background for your run."

"America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Order your Dunkin’ faves ahead of time with the Dunkin’ mobile app for a fast grab and go experience."

"Ordered 6 donuts, the lady repeated my order back to me perfectly. Seemed like a long wait to the window and only got 2 out of 6 donuts right."

"With flavors like orange cardamom, oolong ginger, and Earl Grey lemon, this South Philly donut shop has no problem dreaming up some wild blends to put on its menu. Don’t miss a chance to bit into their perfectly round cranberry matcha almond cake donut. With two types of fruit (cranberry and lemon) in the donut, there’s a true blend and balance of sweet and sour flavors."

"Okie Dokie uses gluten-free ingredients for all of their doughnuts. The menu is always changing because it contains seasonal flavors. Although there is not a storefront at this time, orders can be picked up or delivered."