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Best Things to Do
Top 13 Best Things to Do in Philadelphia County [2025]
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Penn Museum
4.5
/5
49 reviews
7.5
From £13.25
Based on 527 reviews
9 km from downtown
Phone +1-215-8984000
Address: 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Mesopotamian clay tablets collection
VR: Ancient civilization life scenes
54% positive reviews
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I have to say that the Penn Museum is also a variety of academic and unique exhibits in the NO1 category museum. Especially in the Asian Pavilion, the Chinese national treasure-level cultural relics are moving... The consultation service is also very satisfactory. The Egyptian Pavilion is under renovation, but some cultural relics are merged into other pavilions. The national treasure cultural relics of the Middle East Mesopotamia and the New America Maya Aztec civilization are eye-catching. The ancient Greek and Roman artifacts are really a pile of piles, and the underground special exhibition actually has a 1960 u2 plane incident introduction... In short, the Penn Museum is a worthwhile trip!
It's good. Very much about the objects of the dead.The Native American exhibit could be better.Maybe do more about the tribe to whom you havemultiple land acknowledgements? That wouldshow more respect than the hollow words on yourwalls.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
4.6
/5
125 reviews
6.5
Based on 7,490 reviews
7 km from downtown
Phone +1 215-763-8100
Address: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Philadelphia County
Highlights:
Philly views & sunset
Run the iconic Rocky steps
40% positive reviews
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Philadelphia was once the capital of the United States, so there is plenty of history, museums, monuments, and sites around the city. The Philadelphia Museum of Art boasts a nice array of exhibits. I visited on a Friday evening after work because museum admission is free Friday evenings (pay what you wish). I did pay for parking at their garage, which was only $5.
One of the largest and best art galleries in Philadelphia. Compared with the rich collections and works in the museum, I personally prefer to stand in the square in front of the museum and look out over the old city of Philadelphia. This is also a major viewing point in Philadelphia.
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Independence National Historical Park
4.3
/5
46 reviews
6.5
Based on 3,016 reviews
Old City | 7.5 km from downtown
Phone +1-215-9652305
Address: Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Visit Declaration of Independence Exhibit
Red Brick Tower & Clock
30% positive reviews
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I feel that the attractions in downtown Philadelphia are really excellent. The historic sites near the Liberty Bell are under the unified management of National Park. Opposite the Liberty Bell is a large visitor center where you can consult Philadelphia's travel guide. The staff and volunteers here are also very enthusiastic to help give travel advice and answer consultation questions. There is also a small souvenir shop here, where you can buy refrigerator magnets, notebooks, postcards and other related Philadelphia souvenirs.
There are also exhibition explanations in the visitor center. Although it is relatively miniature compared to the museum, it still does not affect the number of tourists here. If you come by car, there is a parking lot in the basement of the Independence Hall Visitor Center for everyone to park. Although parking in the city center of Philadelphia is not very convenient and parking spaces are not easy to find, it is recommended that everyone park in the underground parking lot of the visitor center. If you come during the peak season, you need to apply for the ticket to the Independence Hall at the visitor center first, but I don’t know if it is because of the epidemic. You don’t need to take a ticket when you come, you can go directly to visit.
Independence Park is the center of Philadelphia, with the old city on one side, extending to the harbor, and the new district, where the CBD is located, on the other side. The park is centered on a large lawn, surrounded by attractions such as the Independence Palace and the Liberty Bell.
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Independence Hall
4.4
/5
193 reviews
6.0
Based on 9,181 reviews
Old City | 7.6 km from downtown
Phone +1-215-9652305
Address: 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Engaging guide & historical tales
Liberty Bell & early American history
26% positive reviews
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A great piece of US history. You can easily spend a very informative afternoon roaming its halls and learning more about the declaration of independence.
A must do tour to walk where our Founding Fathers created our Declaration of Independence and US Constitution.
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Liberty Bell
4.3
/5
232 reviews
5.8
Based on 4,958 reviews
Old City | 7.5 km from downtown
Phone +1 215-965-2305
Address: 526 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
360° view of Liberty Bell
Liberty Bell info in 11 languages
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Needless to say, the fame of the Liberty Bell is so great that it feels like it can be a must-visit place in Philadelphia, just like the Independence Palace. It seems that every time I come to Philadelphia, I will repeat the ritual of checking in. The two are very close, just walk across the road. The exhibition hall is open to the public for free, and there is no need to buy tickets. The Independence Palace needs to be booked in advance on the official website, with a ticket booking fee of 1 yuan. The Liberty Bell has an independent exhibition hall for visiting, and the entrance requires security check. You can visit it up close and walk to the Liberty Bell. It was previously possible to circle 360 degrees, but this time it was only open 180 degrees, and the other half was blocked, but the advantage is that you can unlock a Liberty Bell with no one in the background.
The Liberty Bell was originally in the palace of the Independence Palace, and then it was displayed in the memorial hall on the lawn because the bell body cracked. This time, the display stand at the visitor center was also empty. Another knowledge point was that cracks first appeared when it was transported to Philadelphia in 1752, and then after several repairs, there were still cracks, so they gave up repairing it. And it was this bell that rang on July 4, 1776. The Liberty Bell has also been relocated several times. Although the locations of each relocation were not far away, people were still worried that there would be more serious cracks. They also installed a micro-variable displacement sensor on the bell that can test the movement of one millionth of a meter to test whether it is suitable for relocation. Every visit seems to unlock different little knowledge points, which is probably one of the pleasures of traveling.
This is the most classic and popular attraction in Philadelphia: the Liberty Bell, which is an important symbol of the American War of Independence. It is now under the unified management of National Park. Most of the ancient buildings near the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia are under the management of National Park, so they are open to the public for free. To enter the Liberty Bell Hall, you need to go through a simple security check. Then there are various introductions at the entrance. After walking through the pictures and multimedia introductions, you will come to the Liberty Bell. This bell weighing 900 kilograms was built in 1751. If you look closely at the bell, you will find a very conspicuous crack on it.
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Philadelphia City Hall
4.4
/5
83 reviews
5.6
Based on 1,411 reviews
Market East | 7.5 km from downtown
Phone +1 267-514-4757
Address: 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Statue & architectural blend
167m tower for city views
28% positive reviews
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Lots of iconic buildings and landmarks across both sides of the street. You can visit the place in the 100 US$ bill as well, like the final image below.
Standing on the streets of Philadelphia, it seems that you can see Philadelphia's City Hall from every angle. It feels like a major street landmark. Recently, the observation tower of City Hall seems to be not open yet, so you can only walk around the surrounding area and the courtyard of the building.
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Old City
4.7
/5
40 reviews
4.9
Old City | 7.3 km from downtown
Phone +1-215-5927929
Address: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
18th-century architecture & museum
18th-century American-style halls
38% positive reviews
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Philadelphia is a very charming American city. Unlike New York, which is messy and glamorous, this city has a profound heritage. The old city is very charming, and the public security is very good. It is safer to go out at night.
Philadelphia's Old Town is quite large, and it's also a very novel place to visit. The city structure is very unique, with many exquisite things to appreciate, as well as a large number of shops and local communities.
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Fragments of Franklin Court
4.5
/5
97 reviews
4.6
Based on 114 reviews
Old City | 7.4 km from downtown
Phone +1-215-9652305
Address: 322 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Franklin's historic residence visit
VR immersive experience underground
38% positive reviews
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Franklin died here in 1790. The house itself was destroyed and no longer exists, but the original site was preserved and the Franklin Museum was established.
Here is beautiful and worth coming,we learned a lot from this museum,many items there showing how was the life like in the past
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United States Mint
4.2
/5
47 reviews
4.5
Based on 1,170 reviews
Old City | 7 km from downtown
Phone +1 215-408-0112
Address: 151 N Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Unique mint mark & history
Explore early US financial history
39% positive reviews
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In a corner of Independence Square, looking towards the Liberty Bell Building. A very plain concrete building. This is the production workshop of American coins, and various coins are also displayed inside. Walk on the second floor to visit the assembly line, but unfortunately you can't take pictures.
The United States Mint is a huge place where money can be printed legally, and it is located in different cities in the United States. The Mint also has many years of history and has a lot of security. The outside visits are free.
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Rodin Museum
4.2
/5
39 reviews
4.4
Based on 1,485 reviews
Philadelphia City Center | 7 km from downtown
Phone +1 215-763-8100
Address: 2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Rodin sculptures next to museum
Rodin sculptures in outdoor garden
28% positive reviews
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There are many Rodin's artworks collected here. Many things in the park are also very good. The sculptures and other artworks in the museum are very precious. When taking pictures, be careful not to turn on the flash, and appreciate them slowly.
Museum is very attractive. There are many good works of art here. Museum is located in the center of the city. It's easy to find. It can also be reached by subway. Every day, it has a fixed room, and the requirements are high.
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