Top rated Historical landmarks in Philadelphia, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Top rated Historical landmarks in Philadelphia

Experience the best that Philadelphia has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 176 places from Historical landmark category.

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L. Ron Hubbard House, Bay Head, New Jersey

Historical landmark

👍👍 I had phenomenal time! I was lucky I had a private visit. And I got that missing parts of how everything started and got into a mind of LRH a bit! Loved it! Would definitely go back and will do in the summer with my daughter👌🏼 thank you Myles and Naomi!!!

5.00 (61 reviews) (~96.11 km from centre)

Grundy Museum

Museum

👍👍 Recommend to book online. Brilliant experience. The tour guide knows her details well.

4.90 (49 reviews) (~31.14 km from centre)

B'nai Abraham Chabad

Synagogue

👍👍 Friendly rabbi, a great source of knowledge. I was made to feel very welcome there.

4.90 (42 reviews) (~1.49 km from centre)

Pawling Sycamore

Historical landmark

4.90 (41 reviews) (~30.58 km from centre)

The Wanamaker Organ

Historical landmark

👍👍 This not to be missed attraction made its debut at the St Louis World's fair in 1904. Dubbed the largest organ in the world its majestic look overwhelms you jut by looking at it from the middle balcony of the atrium in Macy's. The organ itself has 6 rows of keys and 28,750 pipes. It was first playe...

4.90 (33 reviews) (~0.18 km from centre)

Nicholas Stoltzfus Homestead

Historical landmark

👍👍 Great visit with Elam - old friends reunited

4.90 (32 reviews) (~81.01 km from centre)

Giovanni's Room Historical Marker

Historical landmark

4.90 (32 reviews) (~0.86 km from centre)

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Historic city center

Outdoor walking tours are available at this historic iron community in operation from 1771-1883.

4.80 (904 reviews) (~58.65 km from centre)

Washington's Headquarters

Historical landmark

Visitors can tour the historic building used as a war room by the namesake general in 1777-78.

4.80 (483 reviews) (~30.28 km from centre)

Glencairn Museum

History museum

Museum of Eastern & Western religious history housed in a medieval-style castle, with daily tours.

4.80 (466 reviews) (~22.11 km from centre)

Mt. Cuba Center

Botanical garden

Parkland at a Colonial Revival mansion, planted with native species & open in summer for tours.

4.80 (449 reviews) (~45.26 km from centre)

Stoneleigh: a natural garden

Garden

👍👍 This place is beautiful. The Mansion trails are a great place to take a walk or enjoy a picnic. I can’t wait to come back and experience the holiday house.

4.80 (365 reviews) (~18.05 km from centre)

Mack Trucks Historical Museum

Museum

Museum at the Mack customer center, with antique trucks, vintage models, memorabilia & an archive.

4.80 (215 reviews) (~74.38 km from centre)

Kreidersville Covered Bridge

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful cover bridge very well maintained area. There is a gazebo and a picnic table here as well as benches by the water. There is a porta potty here would be nice if there was a proper restroom. You are able to rent the area for weddings or other occasions.

4.80 (163 reviews) (~90.16 km from centre)

Wharton Esherick Museum

Museum

Whimsical dwelling with 300+ pieces of wood furniture & sculpture made by artist Wharton Esherick.

4.80 (148 reviews) (~31.6 km from centre)

Old Saint Joseph's Catholic Church

Catholic church

👍👍 Parishioners were very welcoming. Very beautiful church.

4.80 (130 reviews) (~1.53 km from centre)

InfoAge - Camp Evans Historic District

Museum

👍👍 This little known and growing historical museum is home to so much history it is hard to describe. The main attractions are; a hall displaying the history of radio and broadcasting, a seperate hall showcasing the history of computers and a third hall with military vehicles. There are also lovingly m...

4.80 (124 reviews) (~97.49 km from centre)

InfoAge Science and History Museums

Science museum

Exhibits on radio, computers, electronics & warfare technology housed at a former military base.

4.80 (109 reviews) (~97.47 km from centre)

New Castle Court House Museum

Museum

Circa-1732 National Historic Landmark featuring state history & Underground Railroad exhibits.

4.80 (108 reviews) (~47.21 km from centre)

Wagner Free Institute of Science

Museum

👍👍 The Wagner natural history museum is another Philly first, tucked away on the Temple U campus. For more than 160 years, it's offered free science education programs to adults and now for all ages. The museum preserves its 19th century layout.There are rows of glass-cased specimens with antique hand-...

4.80 (87 reviews) (~3.1 km from centre)

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Top rated Historical landmarks in Philadelphia, United States