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1. Eastern State Penitentiary

9.2
2027 Fairmount Ave (btwn Corinthian Ave & 22nd St), Philadelphia, PA
History Museum · 180 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: One look at the brick towers peering over the walls & you know this place means business. Ghostly business. Even if you don't bump into a specter, there's plenty of creepy stuff to snap pictures of.

2. Liberty Bell Center

8.7
526 Market St (at 6th St), Philadelphia, PA
Historic and Protected Site · Center City East · 181 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Bell was ordered in 1751 & is one of the most prominent symbols of the Revolutionary War. In 1752 to the dismay of onlookers the bell cracked during testing. Over 2 million visitors come each year

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3. Independence Hall

8.9
520 Chestnut St (btwn S 5th & S 6th Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Historic and Protected Site · Center City East · 202 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This building, completed in the 1750s, is where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were deliberated and adopted.

4. Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.3
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · West Philadelphia · 304 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: Make a good impression(ist) at this classic museum. Mid-eastern architecture, oriental ornament, armor collection & renaissance 2 contemporary painting. Don't miss the permanent Duchamp exhibit.

5. JFK Plaza / Love Park

8.8
1501 John F Kennedy Blvd (at N 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Plaza · Logan Square · 133 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: 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?

6. Logan Square

8.7
Logan Square (Benjamin Franklin Pkwy & 19th), Philadelphia, PA
Plaza · 40 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: A great park centered around a magnificent fountain! No swimming.

7. Valley Forge National Historical Park

9.3
1400 N Outer Line Dr (btwn Gulph & Valley Creek Rd), King of Prussia, PA
National Park · 58 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: We hope you're wearing a Tricorn Hat. Either way, stop in at the Cabin Chapel Shop for fresh homemade soups & the area’s best hot dogs.

8. Rocky Statue

8.9
Ben Franklin Pkwy (at Eakins Oval), Philadelphia, PA
Outdoor Sculpture · West Philadelphia · 81 tips and reviews

Allie I.Allie Ilagan: Though we personally don't care for a fictional athlete from 40 years ago, thousands still pose for photos here. Fun fact: though it looks good, Rocky's running route as pictured doesn't make sense.

9. Art Museum Steps

9.2
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy (at Kelly Dr), Philadelphia, PA
Monument · West Philadelphia · 78 tips and reviews

James L.James Lorge: Beware of the plankers while trying to run up the steps!