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Top Philly Attractions at a Glance

Explore the interactive map below to get a feel for your surroundings in Philadelphia.

This map is meant to give a general sense of where some of Philly’s museums and attractions are located. For real-deal locations and directions, hit up Google Maps.

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Philly’s Neighborhoods

Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods. There’s no better way to get a taste of the City of Brotherly Love than to explore one of Philly’s many distinct areas.

An adult and child stand behind a touch-screen display and look up at an exhibit at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

African American Museum in Philadelphia

Dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and exhibition of African American heritage, this groundbreaking museum highlights African Americans’ oft-unheralded impact on the founding and history of America.

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Two people wearing blazers and jeans look up at framed artwork in a gallery at the Barnes Foundation.

Barnes Foundation

Renoir, Monet, Picasso — the gang’s all here. This Parkway museum houses one of the world’s most important collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modernist paintings.

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An aerial view of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge spanning over the Delaware River with the Philadelphia skyline in the background.

Benjamin Franklin Bridge

Erected in 1926, this one-and-a-half-mile suspension bridge linking Philadelphia and Camden, NJ, features elevated walkways that offer excellent skyline views to walkers, runners, cyclists and photographers.

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An aerial view of 19th-century boathouses lining the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. A two-person row boat is on the river.

Boathouse Row

By day, these charming 19th-century boathouses keep watch over the Schuykill River and its waterfront trails. By night, the historic homes come alive as thousands of LEDs set them aglow.

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An intricate arch decorated in Qing Dynasty style spans a street in Philadelphia.

Chinatown Friendship Gate

Adorned with fiery dragon motifs and colorful ornamental details, the 40-foot-tall, 88-ton arch was created in collaboration with artisans from Tianjin, China and showcases traditional Qing Dynasty style.

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An aerial view of City Hall with a William Penn statue at the top with the Philadelphia city skyline in the background.

City Hall

Once the world’s tallest building, this elaborate 14.5-acre site — America’s largest municipal building — features 250-plus exterior sculptures, an observation deck and an engaging guided tour.

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People rollerblade on the RiverRink while others walk around, play games or ride the Ferris wheel at the Independence Blue Cross Summerfest.

Delaware River Waterfront

This collection of waterfront attractions draws fun-seekers of all ages with incredible views and activities at year-round sites like Cherry Street Pier and seasonal spots like Independence Blue Cross RiverRink.

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Two people, one sitting on a bench and one walking in a cell block, wear headsets during an audio tour at Eastern State Penitentiary.

Eastern State Penitentiary

One of the world’s most famous prisons, this Gothic 19th-century fortress housed notorious criminals like bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton and gangster Al Capone and revolutionized prison reform worldwide.

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A hand holds up a cheesesteak wrapped in paper at Geno's Steaks.

Geno’s Steaks & Pat’s King of Steaks

Philly’s iconic cheesesteak rivalry — Pat’s vs. Geno’s — plays out at the tip of the South 9th Street. Who’s best? Try ’em both and decide.

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Three people walk with the back of Philadelphia's Independence Hall in the background.

Independence Hall

Walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers, who gathered here to lay the framework for America’s most important foundational documents, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

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Three kids play with floating pieces in water table within the River Alive exhibit at the Independence Seaport Museum.

Independence Seaport Museum

Ahoy! With interactive exhibits to explore and historic vessels to board — including a WWII submarine and the nation’s oldest floating steel warship — this riverside museum lets visitors experience a world of history.

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People walk along the sidewalk at the Italian Market in Philadelphia. Signs for Anthony's Chocolate House hang from an overhang over the sidewalk.

Italian Market

The South 9th Street Italian Market is one of the oldest and largest open-air markets in America. Vendors line the street, selling fresh produce, meats and spices from their stalls, with shops and restaurants in between.

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Visitors stand around and observe the Liberty Bell at Liberty Bell Center. Independence Hall is seen through the floor to ceiling windows behind the Liberty Bell.

Liberty Bell

It doesn’t make a sound, but the Liberty Bell’s message rings loud and clear as an iconic symbol of freedom for everyone from American abolitionists and suffragists to justice-seekers worldwide.

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A person stands under the LOVE Statue while someone takes their photo with a cell phone. Other visitors wait in line to take their photo with the statue.

LOVE Sculpture

Couples, friends and family flock to one of the best-known — and most Instagrammable — landmarks in Philly, Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture in John F. Kennedy Plaza (aka LOVE Park).

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Visitors gather in the Alan B. Miller Theater at the Museum of the American revolution to see the tent that General George Washington used as his mobile headquarters during the Revolutionary War.

Museum of the American Revolution

Delve into America’s fight for freedom through an unmatched collection of relics, including the museum’s signature artifact: George Washington’s war tent.

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A family walks through a room of life-sized bronze statues of the Founding Fathers at the National Constitution Center.

National Constitution Center

Dive into what “We the People” truly means with exhibits, artifacts and more at the only museum wholly dedicated to the four most critical pages in American history.

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Two museum visitors explore the Mexico and Central America Gallery at the Penn Museum. Various artifacts and sculptures are displayed, including Margarita Panel from the Maya kingdom.

Penn Museum

Home to over a million artifacts, the Penn Museum is one of the world’s finest archaeology and anthropology museums, offering a journey through ancient Egypt, Asia, Mesopotamia, Greece, Italy and more — all in one place.

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A white American Airlines plane takes from the tarmac at Philadelphia International Airport at sunset.

Philadelphia International Airport

There’s more to Philly International than checking bags. The airport is home to an award-winning art program and over 170 restaurants and shops.

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A drone view of the Philadelphia Museum of Art with the Schuylkill River on the top left of the image.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

One of the nation’s largest art museums, the Philadelphia Museum of Art encompasses 240,000-plus works spanning everything from Van Gogh to knights in shining armor to a Japanese teahouse.

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An adult holding a toddler in their arms feds two giraffes twigs at the Philadelphia Zoo.

Philadelphia Zoo

From tigers to lemurs, nearly 1,900 animals call America’s first zoo home. Lose yourself in nature with 42 acres of exhibits and the immersive animal travel trail system, Zoo360.

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A man wearing shorts and pink polo shirt holds the hand of a woman wearing a stripped dress and sandals. Together, they walk through the mosaic walls at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a glittering maze of mosaic tiles, bottles and knick-knacks by artist Isaiah Zagar spanning half a block on South Street.

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A carousel adorned with yellow lights spins around while people ride on the carousel at the Please Touch Museum.

Please Touch Museum

One of the top kids’ museums in the U.S., the Please Touch Museum offers hands-on fun in Memorial Hall — a National Historic Landmark — with interactive zones, live shows, art activities and a 100-year-old carousel.

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People walk through a busy Reading Terminal Market near DiNic's counter.

Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market — one of the nation’s oldest and largest public markets — offers a smorgasbord of dining choices from 80-plus restaurants, bakeries, ice creameries and delis, for dine-in or takeout.

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The Rocky Statue with a crowd of people slightly out of focus in the foreground.

Rocky Statue & Steps

Yo, [insert your name here], channel Philly’s favorite fictional son. Pose with Rocky’s legendary statue and give the triumphant two-armed salute from the top of the iconic 72-step staircase.

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A close-up view of Rodin's "The Thinker" sculpture, a bronze figure seated in deep contemplation with his chin resting on his hand. The tan facade of the Rodin Museum can be seen in the background.

Rodin Museum

Boasting the largest collection of his work found outside of Paris, the Rodin Museum houses over 150 of Auguste Rodin’s masterpieces, including a rare bronze cast of The Thinker.

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A shot of the baseball field and Citizens Bank Park with the Philadelphia skyline in the distance.

South Philadelphia Sports Complex

Just a few miles from Center City, the South Philly Sports Complex is home to the Phillies (Citizens Bank Park), Flyers and 76ers (Wells Fargo Center), and Eagles (Lincoln Financial Field) — all in one spot.

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A large Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is displayed in the center of an exhibit at The Academy of Natural Sciences.

The Academy of Natural Sciences

Experience faraway places and exotic wildlife with life-sized, 3D dioramas; ogle dozens of prehistoric fossils (including a fully reconstructed T. rex); and more at America’s oldest natural history museum.

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Two people walk through the renovated Body Odyssey exhibit at the Franklin Institute while another person plays at an interactive display.

The Franklin Institute

One of the country’s leading — and oldest — science museums, The Franklin Institute explores science in daily life with family-friendly special exhibitions and hands-on permanent collections, like the Giant Heart.

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A bright yellow sculpture of the letters Y and O are displayed outside a glass building, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

This free museum uses artifacts and interactive tech to bring to life the history of Jewish immigrants and the stories of Jews in America today.

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Interior of William H. Gray 30th Street Station Amtrak station in Philadelphia. The station features tall ceilings, hanging pendant lights and a large bronze statue.

William H. Gray III 30th Street Station

Hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful train stations, 30th Street Station — a hub for Amtrak and Philly public transit, SEPTA — is a Neoclassical gem with a limestone façade, prism glass windows and marble touches.

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Philadelphia’s suburbs

The Philadelphia region stretches out to the surrounding four-county countryside. Visitors and residents can find even more events, parks, restaurants, bars and attractions.

Two people sit on a bench and look at two paintings hung on a gallery wall at the Brandywine Museum of Art. Other people walk around and look at the artwork.

Brandywine Museum of Art

The Brandywine Museum of Art showcases works by the famed Wyeth family — plus more American illustration and landscape art — in a bucolic setting on Brandywine Creek.

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A parent and two children walk through the Ruin Garden at Chanticleer. The stone ruins are surrounded by tall trees and covered in ivy.

Chanticleer

This 35-acre botanical wonderland in Delaware County features over 5,000 plants, with gardens, meadows, orchards, terraces, ruins, woodlands and more set on the grounds of a century-old manor.

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Two kids look at a leopard within a glass closure at the Elmwood Park Zoo.

Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo features over 100 exotic species, with zip lines, animal interactions and all-ages fun. The zoo opened in 1924 and attracts over half a million visitors annually.

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Two people sit on a bench on a clear blue day with the Fonthill Castle in the background.

Fonthill Castle & Mercer Museum

Erected by renowned archaeologist and ceramist Henry Mercer, these massive concrete castles offer glimpses into his mind and wide-ranging interests.

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A family walks through King of Prussia mall pointing at stores and holding colorful shopping bags.

King of Prussia, a Simon Property Mall

One of America’s largest malls, King of Prussia boasts nearly 3 million square feet, with over 450 stores and 30 eateries.

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Two parents and four children assemble and play with Legos at Legoland Discovery Center.

Legoland Discovery Center Philadelphia

Let your inner Lego-maniac out to play at this indoor Lego-themed playspace designed for kids 3 to 10.

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A group of children walk through an outdoor farmers market with plants available for sale at Linvilla Orchards.

Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards — a 300-acre farm 30 minutes from Philly — offers fruit-picking, fishing, mini-golf, festivals, farm animals and family-friendly seasonal activities, with free admission and year-round access.

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A large, elegant courtyard with symmetrical fountains and trimmed hedges. Power water jets shoot water high into the air while people walk through the garden space.

Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens — a world-renowned horticultural site — spans 1,100 acres with over 10,000 plant species and varieties. It features indoor/outdoor gardens, fountain shows, lush landscapes and seasonal events.

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People walk along a brick walkway through a grassy lawn and shrubs to a colonial style buildings filled with shops at Peddler's Village.

Peddler's Village

Charming Bucks County play-shop-and-dine destination Peddler’s Village welcomes more than 2 million yearly visitors to enjoy the 60-plus independent boutiques, galleries, specialty shops, wineries, eateries and more.

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Three kids pose for a photo with Bert and Ernie in front of a green storefront at Sesame Place.

Sesame Place

We’ll tell you how to get, how to get to Sesame Place. Meet Elmo and the gang, enjoy kid-level thrills, and more at the Sesame Street-themed amusement park.

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Man in shorts walks away from camera along a paved path lined with green trees and historic cabins at Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Located in Montgomery County, Valley Forge National Historical Park features exhibits, replicas, pathways and hiking trails exploring George Washington’s 18th-century encampment.

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The interior of the Wharton Esherick's studio dining room. The room has wood floors, walls and ceiling. A wooden irregularly shaped dining room table sits in the middle of the room with extra chairs against the wall.

Wharton Esherick Museum

The Wharton Esherick Museum in Chester County is a National Historic Landmark showcasing over 200 works by the famed wood sculptor, housed in his hand-built, 12-acre modernist home and studio.

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