Attractions around Philadelphia
Explore 272 attractions, restaurants, shops around Philadelphia
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Independence Hall
Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed in this historic building.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2302
A surprise around every corner - discover the cultural heart of Philadelphia. The museum’s landmark building houses one of the most remarkable collections in the country, featuring some of the greatest works of American, Asia, and European art anywhere. You’ll find van Gogh's Sunflowers, the world’s largest Marcel Duchamp and the only dedicated Rodin Museum outside France. Eat. Drink. Shop. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or the fiftieth, you’ll always see something new. Catch a world-class exhibition or get to know the masterpieces that live year-round in the museum’s 200+ galleries, including many stunning architectural spaces and period rooms. Then, browse an impressive collection of art books and more at the Museum Store and grab a bite made by Constellation Culinary at one of the cafés or Stir, the only Frank Gehry–designed restaurant on the East Coast. Kids 18 and under are always free. Bring the whole family and enjoy kid-friendly programs all year long.
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Eastern State Penitentiary
2124 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2603
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone’s Cell, and Death Row.
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130-3602
The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painting in the world. An extraordinary number of masterpieces by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse provide a depth of work by these artists that is unavailable elsewhere. Established as an educational institution, the Barnes carries out its mission teaching classes in its galleries and Arboretum.
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Liberty Bell Center
6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Though it can no longer be rung, the bell remains a lasting American symbol of freedom.
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Reading Terminal Market
12th and Arch, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Featuring over 80 concessions, this historic market has something for even the most eclectic of tastebuds.
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Rocky Statue
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Center City Phila, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2302
Famous fictional Heavyweight Champion "Rocky" is forever remembered in this bronze statue, which pays tribute to the underdog.
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The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1115
One of the nation’s oldest science centers, The Franklin Institute carries on Benjamin Franklin’s legacy with exciting displays on science and technology. Walk through the Giant Heart standing two stories tall. Journey through the cosmos in Wondrous Space, an immersive, multisensory exhibit designed to inspire excitement for space science. Explore the night sky in the planetarium, which houses a 60-foot diameter domed screen. And so much more!
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Independence National Historical Park
143 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2818
One of the most famous square miles in the United States, the park is home to the Liberty Bell, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Independence Hall.
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Philadelphia Visitor Center
599 Market Street 1 N. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1518
The Philadelphia Visitor Center is the official visitor center of Greater Philadelphia, and the primary point of orientation for Independence National Historical Park. Our multilingual staff are fluent in twelve languages to help all visitors. Tickets for 100+ local tours, attractions, and museums are available for purchase inside the Independence Visitor Center. Free services and amenities offered inside the Visitor Center include: The Official Welcome Film of Philadelphia, The Independence National Historic Park film, maps of Philadelphia, Philadelphia visitor guides, Pennsylvania visitor guides, brochures for attractions throughout the Philadelphia, FREE WIFI access, and public restrooms.
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Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia Phillies One Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148-5249
Philadelphia Phillies' home stadium
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Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104-1139
Animals are on the move like never before at Philadelphia Zoo with Zoo360, a first-in-the-world system of trails passing through treetops, crossing over pathways & connecting habitats, giving animals like amazing big cats, majestic primates & marvelous meerkats the opportunities to travel & explore. Visit our baby western lowland gorillas, giraffes, hippos, polar bear, white rhino, zebras, red pandas, Amur tigers & more at America’s first Zoo. Explore a 42 acre Victorian garden & enjoy award-winning exhibits like KeyBank Big Cat Falls, PECO Primate Reserve, McNeil Avian Center & KidZooU, a wildlife academy that offers dynamic displays, rare breeds & hands-on experiences. The Zoo is one of the region's foremost conservation organizations & home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare & endangered. By connecting people with wildlife, Philadelphia Zoo creates joyful discovery & inspires action for animals & habitats. Philadelphia Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
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Mutter Museum
19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3001
This museum, located at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, is one of the finest medical history museums in America. The Mütter Museum is a 19th century style cabinet museum displaying medical artifacts such as anatomical specimens and medical instruments. Marvel at the beauty and strangeness of the human body. NOTICE FOR 2017: There will be no elevator access to the Mütter Museum for all of January and February 2017. The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, home of The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library, will be installing a new elevator from January 1st, 2017. Our new elevator will drastically improve access to our collections and events and visitors will be able to enjoy regular access as of early March, 2017. From January 1st - end of February, anyone unable to navigate stairs will not be able to get into our building. There will not be a ramp. Additionally, due to installation of an exciting new exhibit, access to the gallery currently hosting our Vesalius exhibit will be restricted from mid-January until early March, 2017. More details about this new exhibit will be released shortly. We apologize sincerely for any and all inconvenience that this will inevitably cause, however this vital and important maintenance to our historic building will greatly enhance our visitor experience going forward. Thank you so much for your patience.
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National Constitution Center
525 Arch St Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1595
The National Constitution Center brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. Located two blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Historic Philadelphia, visitors can experience America’s founding documents up close, immerse themselves in exhibits like The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote and the iconic Signers’ Hall, and be inspired by the live theatrical production Freedom Rising.
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Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
With over 140 bronzes, marbles, and plasters - including "The Thinker" - the distinguished collection housed in the Rodin Museum represents every phase of Auguste Rodin’s career. Located on Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the elegant Beaux-Arts–style building and garden offer an absorbing experience and the largest collection of Rodin's work outside of Paris.