So you finally found the Bell. Yep, it’s still cracked and sorry, we don’t ring it anymore. Read more.
Opened in 1874, this is the first zoo in the US. It's home to more than 1,300 animals, many of which are rare & endangered and is the only zoo breeding giant otters in North America.
2 sights not to be missed! Check out the "Moon tree" and the tomb of the Unknown soldier of which the eternal flame burns, a tribute to all our men and women in the "Armed forces"
Did you know this is where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed and the second continental congress was held? Enjoy a guided tour and see the iconic Liberty Bell.
Explore Isiah Zagar's magical art space that seems to transform every time we visit. Admission is just a fiver, but you can support this local treasure by joining as an annual member, for just $25.
Did you know you can actually climb to the top of the tower? The Tower Observation Deck is open weekdays, 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. For tours and tower admission go to Room 121.
Enjoy a walk or a bike ride as the sun sets on the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia, Pa., or partake in kayaking or dragon boat racing along the river.
Opened in the 1880s by Antonio Palumbo, the Italian Market is America's Oldest Outdoor Market. While the Italian fare remains great, it's also home to some of the best Mexican and Asian food in town.
This bar is owned by the actors who play Mac and Sweet Dee from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. With 17 beers on tap and the occasional acoustic musical talent, you'll feel like you're on set.
JFK Plaza has transformed into a mecca for music, food and art! Free concerts, the best food trucks in Philly & very cool art displays! Yarn bombed lamp posts to iconic photo ops, what's not to LOVE?
The 65 world-class racing vehicles include two Bugattis, two Ferraris, a 1909 American Underslung and a 2002 NASCAR Dyno Mule. Read more.
Take a stroll during sunset. The backdrop of Boathouse Row will make you feel like you're on the set of a movie.
Sit on the stone bench in the curve while your sweetheart sits on the bench across the street. Whisper into the monument and something magical (maybe love?) will carry your words across the distance.
This clothespin has been compared to Constantin Brancusi's "The Kiss," which shows two separate bodies joined in an embrace. See it?
Look familiar? The beautiful Boathouse Row is featured in the beginning montage of each episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
The Chinatown Friendship Gate, at 10th & Arch, is an internationally known landmark and a symbol of cultural exchange and friendship between Philadelphia and its Sister City, Tianjin, China. Read more.
Best place in town. You see all the freaks, all the wild people, restaurants, bars, etc. I usually start at 12th and south and work my way to the pier.
If you’re seeking a ‘fun’ shopping experience, this is the spot. This multi-level shop is packed wall-to-wall with odds and ends of all sorts. It’s almost like walking through a fun house of coolness.
This is a must stop every time you are either passing through or staying in Philadelphia for any amount of time--make sure you save your appetite.
This place is amazing! Hammocks and picnic tables and Garces burgers and great views and waterfront breezes... Oasis in the city!!!
The College of Philadelphia was renamed the "University of the State of Pennsylvania" in 1779. UPenn was the first American institution of higher learning named "University." Read more.
This isn't a great vegan restaurant, it's one of Philly's best restaurants, period. Don't sleep on this one. Read more.
Each Saturday at 10:00 a.m., a Mural Arts Program guide leads participants on a tour of "Love Letter," a series of 50 rooftop murals.
Try the Violet Crumble shake: vanilla ice cream, chocolate-covered honeycomb candy bar, caramel whipped cream.
Stop by this charming boutique for an amazing collection of Japanese trinkets, cutesy cameras, hip clothes and designer stuff you can say you found here way before it was cool.
