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• An 8-minute free film featuring sites and attractions played daily in an open-walled theater; • A mezzanine-level, outdoor terrace with unparalleled views of Independence Mall for capturing the perfect selfie; • The official gift shop of Philadelphia, featuring iconic souvenirs like the LOVE statue and Rocky memorabilia;
- Parkway Museum District
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Rodin Museum
- City Hall
- Independence National Historical Park
- Reading Terminal Market
- Brandywine Valley
- Pennsylvania Dutch Country
The Parkway Museum District is home to many museums, several of which are located on Benjamin Franklin Parkway . This thoroughfare lined with trees, fountains and gardens stretches diagonally for 1.6 km. You can easily spend an entire day here if you choose to visit several museums. The parkway begins at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and ends at L...
Built in 1928, this imposing Neoclassical building houses a museum with collections containing over 227,000 objects in more than 200 galleries. Exhibits include works by several grand masters such as Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh and Rubens. On Fridays after 5 p.m., the Great Stair Hall features “Friday Nights” with live jazz music and a cabaret atmosp...
Another must-visit museum is the Rodin Museum . You will be greeted by a bronze casting of “The Thinker” before the entrance of this Neoclassical building, which houses the largest collection of works by sculptor Auguste Rodin outside of Paris. The collection of 148 pieces, including several bronze castings, was assembled within just three years by...
The largest municipal building in the country, Philadelphia's City Hall is topped by an immense bronze statue of William Penn, founder of the state of Pennsylvania. This impressive building in the centre of Penn Square took over 30 years to complete. You can visit the tower's observation platformfor a spectacular 360-degree view of the city. Indoor...
This large historical park is located within the Old City neighbourhood and features, among other things, a tourist information centre (1 Independence Mall W) and the country's two most iconic symbols of liberty: Independence Hall is where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 and where the United States Constitution was written in 178...
This public market is one of the largest and oldest in America. It offers a wide selection of local produce and products, including those of Amish farmers. Attached to their traditions, the latter maintain a simple lifestyle, on the fringes of consumer society and modern technology. They live off the land and come to sell farm produce and handicraf...
About 30 minutes outside Philadelphia, in Chester County, lies the magnificent Brandywine Valley with its lush countryside and several rivers. It is the perfect place to visit wineries and sample fine wines, admire mansions, stroll through sumptuous gardens or go hiking in the hills. The Brandywine River Museum of Art enjoys an enchanting setting o...
The Lancaster County Amish community has about 59,000 members living apart from society, without electricity or modern technology, according to traditional values based on farming and family life. Here, time appears to have stopped in the 17th century! Lancaster County is full of interesting small towns and villages just waiting to be discovered. D...
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Things to Do. Search for the city’s greatest attractions, boutique shops, and can’t-miss experiences. Explore Philadelphia’s Neighborhoods. From the historic charm in Old City to the vibrant art scene in Fishtown, each neighborhood offers a unique atmosphere and cultural experience. Transportation.
- Liberty Bell Center. Free. Throughout the expansive, light-filled Liberty Bell Center, larger-than-life historic documents and images explore the facts and myths surrounding our nation’s most famous Bell.
- Independence Hall. Free (requires pre-purchased timed ticket with $1 handling fee) In 1776, the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in the Assembly Room at what’s now known as Independence Hall.
- More Sites in Independence National Historical Park. Second Bank of the U.S. — Photo by M. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia. Free. In the heart of Old City and Society Hill — now known as Philadelphia’s Historic District — is where the country was born, as evidenced by the seminal locations that make up Independence National Historical Park.
- The Rocky Statue and the Rocky Steps. Free. Yo, Adrian! The Rocky Statue and the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are two of the most visited attractions in Philadelphia — and they’re both free.
Interactive map of Philadelphia with all popular attractions - Independence National Historical Park & The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Rocky Statue & Steps and more. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to Philadelphia.
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May 26, 2023 · Check out our guide to Greater Philadelphia’s awesome attractions — all located within about a one-hour drive of Center City Philadelphia — by clicking the button below.
