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The Franklin Institute
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The Franklin Institute
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Ranked #21 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 280 reviews
Owner description: Founded in honor of America’s first scientist, Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is one of America’s oldest and... more » Owner description: Founded in honor of America’s first scientist, Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is one of America’s oldest and premier centers of science education. The museum is known for blockbuster exhibits, a bevy of interactive ongoing exhibitions, and one-of-a-kind theatrical experiences. Today, the Institute continues its dedication to public education and creating a passion for science by offering new and exciting access to science and technology in ways that would dazzle and delight its namesake. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
Simeone Foundation Museum
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Simeone Foundation Museum
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Ranked #22 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Distance  4.4 miles from city center
Philadelphia Zoo
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Philadelphia Zoo
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Ranked #23 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 190 reviews
America's oldest zoo opened in 1874, and today houses more than 1,600 animals from around the world.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
Mutter Museum
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Mutter Museum
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Ranked #24 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 190 reviews
This museum, located at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, showcases medical oddities.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Science Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul
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Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul
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Ranked #25 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II... more » Owner description: The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Liberty Bell Center
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Liberty Bell Center
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Ranked #26 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 322 reviews

The Liberty Bell originally hung in the tower of Independence Hall across the street.  It continued to be used after the initial cracking when the fracture was enlarged to allow... more »

Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
Italian Market
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Italian Market
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Ranked #27 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 56 reviews
A colorful outdoor market specializing in Italian foodstuffs.
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Neighborhoods
Wells Fargo Center
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Wells Fargo Center
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Ranked #28 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
Dream Garden Glass Mosaic
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Dream Garden Glass Mosaic
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Ranked #29 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Macy's Philadelphia
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Macy's Philadelphia
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Ranked #30 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: Retail shopping in old fashioned elegance, Macy's towering ceilings and century-old architecture is a must-see. Concerts on... more » Owner description: Retail shopping in old fashioned elegance, Macy's towering ceilings and century-old architecture is a must-see. Concerts on the St. Louis World's Fair Pipe Organ are performed twice daily. « less
Todd House
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Todd House
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Ranked #31 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Rittenhouse Square
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Rittenhouse Square
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Ranked #32 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 36 reviews
People-watching is the favorite pastime at this busting park, with loads of benches to accommodate weary pedestrians.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Elfreth's Alley
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Elfreth's Alley
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Ranked #33 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 62 reviews
America's oldest residential street was built in 1702 and is now designated a National Historic Landmark.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Yards Brewing Company
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Yards Brewing Company
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Ranked #34 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The city's smallest full-scale brewing company put Philadelphia back on the map with its hand-pulled pints of Extra Special... more » Owner description: The city's smallest full-scale brewing company put Philadelphia back on the map with its hand-pulled pints of Extra Special Ale. « less
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  7.1 miles from city center
Congress Hall
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Congress Hall
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Ranked #35 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Home of the United States Congress when Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Independence Vistor Center
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Independence Vistor Center
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Ranked #36 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia
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Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia
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Ranked #37 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Independence Seaport Museum
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Independence Seaport Museum
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Ranked #38 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: A state of the art, multi-million dollar learning facility featuring more than 20 permanent interactive exhibits, historic... more » Owner description: A state of the art, multi-million dollar learning facility featuring more than 20 permanent interactive exhibits, historic ships and ever-changing exhibition galleries. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
Rocky Statue
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Rocky Statue
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Ranked #39 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 127 reviews
Owner description: Famous fictional Heavyweight Champion "Rocky" is forever remembered in this bronze statue, which pays tribute to the... more » Owner description: Famous fictional Heavyweight Champion "Rocky" is forever remembered in this bronze statue, which pays tribute to the underdog. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
Boathouse Row
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Boathouse Row
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Ranked #40 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The best walking and biking route in the city is along the Schuylkill River. The cluster of 15 rowing clubs host a variety of... more » Owner description: The best walking and biking route in the city is along the Schuylkill River. The cluster of 15 rowing clubs host a variety of rowing and running events each year. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Neighborhoods
Wilma Theater
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Ranked #41 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Academy of Natural Sciences
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Academy of Natural Sciences
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Ranked #42 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 52 reviews
The academy includes a library, museum and exhibits. Its newest feature is Dinosaur Hall.
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
City Hall
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City Hall
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Ranked #43 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 66 reviews

    The Philadelphia City Hall was completed in 1901 following thirty years of construction.  During this period, the original architectural style had gone out of fashion... more »

Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
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The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
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Ranked #44 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Philly is best seen by foot, and as such, The Constitutional Walking Tour is the best way to experience America’s Birthplace!... more » Owner description: Philly is best seen by foot, and as such, The Constitutional Walking Tour is the best way to experience America’s Birthplace! See more than 20 of Historic Philadelphia’s top sites on a 75 minute outdoor walking adventure through Independence National Historical Park including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Declaration House, Betsy Ross House, etc. Tours depart from outside the National Constitution Center at 525 Arch St. from April through November. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Rosenbach Museum and Library
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Rosenbach Museum and Library
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Ranked #45 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The Rosenbach Museum & Library seeks to inspire curiosity, inquiry, and creativity by engaging broad audiences in... more » Owner description: The Rosenbach Museum & Library seeks to inspire curiosity, inquiry, and creativity by engaging broad audiences in exhibitions, programs and research based on its remarkable and expanding collections. With an outstanding collection of rare books, manuscripts, furniture, and art, the Rosenbach is a museum and world-renowned research library, set within two historic 1865 townhouses, that reflects an age when great collectors lived among their treasures. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Libraries
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
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Ranked #46 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
The simple home where Edgar Allen Poe lived and wrote. Among other stories, Poe wrote The Tell-Tale Heart here.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Independence Mall
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Ranked #47 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Historic neighborhood in the middle of the city.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Rodin Museum
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Rodin Museum
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Ranked #48 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Home of the greatest Rodin collection outside of Paris. The museum houses 124 sculptures, including "The Thinker."
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Education Center
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Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Education Center
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Ranked #49 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
Society Hill
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Society Hill
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Ranked #50 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
A treasure of a red-brick neighborhood.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.2 miles from city center

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