Standing at a robust 975 feet tall, the newly opened Comcast Center is the tallest building in Philadelphia. The building is a great place to drop by on a downtown Philly adventure.
My son absolutely loves to see the tallest building in Philadelphia. He gets a kick looking up and trying to see the tippy top. Inside the video wall is mesmerizing and usually has a new video we haven't seen before. A nice quick stop if you are in the city.
Visit the beautiful new headquarters of the Comcast Cable Corporation and you'll see gorgeous glass lobby with very high walls. As you approach the welcome desks what looks like a large and solid wall at the back suddenly turns into a field of flowers or a seascape. You're staring at the world's largest LED screen - all 2000 feet of it. And whether or not you're a fan of TV, it's something to see.
Comcast has created an amazing video display, now dramatic, now whimsical, with music to match. Sports fans will love the images of Cole Hamels pitching. Even young children will be captivated by the super high-definition display.
And the lobby itself is a fascinating place. At the center of the floor, close-to-life-size (and very realistic) statues of a father and son stand hand-in-hand looking up, and as you follow their gaze you realize that the upper reaches of the high ceiling are populated with numerous other status engaged strolls across white beams that criss-cross the space.
Right in Center City, an easy walk from City Hall, this free attraction is appropriate for kids of varying ages and is definitely work a half hour of your time.