Things to Do

Things to Do in Philadelphia

There are 47 attractions in Philadelphia. Independence National Historical Park, historic philadelphia park encompassing independence hall and liberty bell, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Independence National Historical Park
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Independence National Historical Park
Historic Philadelphia park encompassing Independence Hall and Liberty Bell
Park
National Constitution Center
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National Constitution Center
Museum dedicated to U.S. Constitution and civic education
Park
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major Philadelphia art museum with encyclopedic collections
Museum
Please Touch Museum
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Please Touch Museum
Interactive children's museum encouraging play-based learning
Museum
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Preserved Philadelphia home of writer Edgar Allan Poe
Park
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
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Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Small Philadelphia memorial honoring Polish-American Revolutionary hero
Park
Independence Hall
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Independence Hall
18th-century Philadelphia building where US Declaration signed
Archaeological Site
Liberty Bell
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Liberty Bell
Iconic American bell symbolizing independence and historic crack
Area
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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Xfinity Mobile Arena
Indoor arena in Pennsylvania hosting concerts and sports
Park
Lincoln Financial Field
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Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia NFL stadium, home of the Eagles
Stadium
Philadelphia City Hall
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Philadelphia City Hall
Beaux-Arts city hall in Philadelphia topped by William Penn
Building
Citizens Bank Park
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Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia ballpark, home of the Phillies
Park
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
America's oldest art school and museum in Philadelphia
Museum
Franklin Institute
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Franklin Institute
Science museum and educational center with interactive exhibits
Museum
Barnes Foundation
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Barnes Foundation
Notable Philadelphia art collection and educational foundation
Museum
Rodin Museum
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Rodin Museum
Philadelphia museum holding major Rodin sculpture collection
Museum
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
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University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Archaeology and anthropology museum with global collections
Museum
USS Olympia (C-6)
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USS Olympia (C-6)
Preserved early 20th-century US Navy cruiser museum ship
Museum
Spectrum (arena)
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Spectrum (arena)
Former Philadelphia arena and historic sports venue
Park
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Major Philadelphia cathedral and seat of the archbishop
Church
Congress Hall
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Congress Hall
Historic building in Philadelphia that served as U.S. Capitol
Museum
Fort Christina
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Fort Christina
Site of Sweden's 1638 New Sweden colony
Park
Rocky Steps
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Rocky Steps
Famous Philadelphia museum steps from Rocky films
Amusement Park
Christ Church (Philadelphia)
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Christ Church (Philadelphia)
Colonial-era church in Philadelphia tied to history
Church
Eastern State Penitentiary
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Eastern State Penitentiary
Former 19th century prison turned museum
Museum
Academy of Music (Philadelphia)
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Academy of Music (Philadelphia)
Historic concert venue and music conservatory
Opera House
Carpenters' Hall
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Carpenters' Hall
Colonial meeting hall in Philadelphia, site of early Congress
Museum
Veterans Stadium
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Veterans Stadium
Former Philadelphia sports stadium, once home to teams
Park
Fairmount Park
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Fairmount Park
Large historic urban park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Park
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
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Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
Monument honoring Franklin with large seated statue
Park
Brandywine Museum of Art
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Brandywine Museum of Art
Museum of American art, Wyeth family collection
Museum
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
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Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
Oldest church in Philadelphia, colonial Swedish parish
Park
Shibe Park
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Shibe Park
Former Philadelphia baseball stadium and historic sports venue
Park
American Swedish Historical Museum
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American Swedish Historical Museum
Museum in Philadelphia dedicated to Swedish American history
Museum
Franklin Field
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Franklin Field
Historic University of Pennsylvania stadium hosting football games
Park
Love Park
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Love Park
Iconic urban plaza famous for LOVE sculpture
Square
Rittenhouse Square
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Rittenhouse Square
Historic Philadelphia park and upscale neighborhood green space
Park
Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
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Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
Monument honoring unidentified Revolutionary War soldier
Park
Washington Square (Philadelphia)
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Washington Square (Philadelphia)
Historic urban park and Revolutionary War burial ground
Park
Woodmere Art Museum
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Woodmere Art Museum
Small Philadelphia museum showcasing American and regional art
Museum
Museum of the American Revolution
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Museum of the American Revolution
Museum on the American Revolution
Museum
Philadelphia History Museum
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Philadelphia History Museum
Museum documenting Philadelphia's civic and social history
Museum
American Helicopter Museum
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American Helicopter Museum
Museum dedicated to helicopters and rotary-wing history
Museum
Christian C. Sanderson Museum
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Christian C. Sanderson Museum
Small quirky museum housing local historical collections
Museum
45
Fairview, Camden
Residential neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey
Square
Glencairn Museum
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Glencairn Museum
Museum of religious art housed in Gothic Revival castle
Museum
Franklin Square (Philadelphia)
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Franklin Square (Philadelphia)
Public urban park with carousel and monuments
Square