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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ranked #37 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Ranked #51 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews

The Academy of Music opened in 1857 to provide Philadelphia with a first class opera house.  It remains one of the very oldest intact opera venues in the world.   The plain brick... more »

Attraction type  Ballets; Symphonies
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #52 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Offers events in theater, dance, poetry, jazz, world music and visual arts to diverse audiences.
Attraction type  Theaters; Art Galleries; Performances
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #53 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  6.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #54 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Ranked #55 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: A non-profit library and historic site furnished with fine and decorative arts from the first half of the 19th century. Free... more » Owner description: A non-profit library and historic site furnished with fine and decorative arts from the first half of the 19th century. Free exhibitions. « less
Attraction type  Libraries; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Ranked #56 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Stop by this small (and free!) museum on your walking tour of Philadelphia. Staffed by actual firemen, Firemans Hall... more » Owner description: Stop by this small (and free!) museum on your walking tour of Philadelphia. Staffed by actual firemen, Firemans Hall exhibits artifacts, such as leather buckets and fire marks, once and sometimes still used to fight city fires. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums; Religious Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #57 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: EgoPo Classic Theater is Philadelphia's premier destination for bold visionary versions of great classic plays. We produce a... more » Owner description: EgoPo Classic Theater is Philadelphia's premier destination for bold visionary versions of great classic plays. We produce a three play mainstage season each year. Currently in our 19th season, we are considered a go-to-destination for top-quality theater in Philadelphia. « less
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Ranked #58 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This magnificent building modeled after the Place de Concorde in Paris has an excellent and eclectic collection. If its... more » Owner description: This magnificent building modeled after the Place de Concorde in Paris has an excellent and eclectic collection. If its medieval manuscripts you want or early American hornbooks, youll find it here. « less
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Ranked #59 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
A neighborhood featuring art galleries, furniture stores, boutiques and performance areas.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #60 of 258 Attractions in Philadelphia
4 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  3.6 miles from city center

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