Best places: Things to dos in Philadelphia

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Bury The Hatchet Axe Throwing Philadelphia
Recreation center
5.00 (11.2K reviews) (~1.72 km from centre)
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Founding Footsteps Tours
Tour agency
👍👍 Shamus was AMAZING! He was so knowledgeable, he went at a great pace and had facts I don’t believe we would have learned everywhere. He made the tour so much fun, I didn’t want it to end. This is a must to see all the sites! Note we don’t go in the sites but you end at the independence hall so you c...
5.00 (1K reviews) (~1.54 km from centre)
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Schuylkill River Park
Park
This park runs along the river & offers a playground, paved paths, sports areas, a pool & a dog run.
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~1.61 km from centre)
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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Catholic cathedral
Ornate, circa-1864 Catholic church with Roman-Corinthian architecture & a massive pipe organ.
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~0.68 km from centre)
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Masonic Temple
Masonic center
Historic landmark captures different architecture styles, hosts museum with Masonic artifacts.
4.80 (935 reviews) (~0.09 km from centre)
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps
Museum
Iconic stairs from the movie "Rocky" providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city.
4.70 (11.1K reviews) (~1.94 km from centre)
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Rittenhouse Square
Park
Iconic green space with walkways, flowerbeds & a reflecting pool hosting frequent events & markets.
4.70 (6.4K reviews) (~0.8 km from centre)
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Independence Hall
Historical landmark
Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed.
4.70 (5.7K reviews) (~1.23 km from centre)
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Barnes Foundation
Museum
Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more.
4.70 (3.7K reviews) (~1.18 km from centre)
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Museum of the American Revolution
History museum
Spacious & modern history museum presenting interactive exhibits on the American Revolution.
4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~1.59 km from centre)
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Rocky Statue
Tourist attraction
Massive, landmark statue of fictional boxer Rocky Balboa & a well-known picture spot.
4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~1.93 km from centre)
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Washington Square
Park
City park with memorials to General George Washington & unknown soldiers of the American Revolution.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.3K reviews) (~1.14 km from centre)
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Eastern State Penitentiary
History museum
Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house.
4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~1.9 km from centre)
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Schuylkill Banks
Park
Riverside park featuring a jogging/biking trail, plus benches, a 9/11 memorial & skyline views.
4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~1.46 km from centre)
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Cira Green
Park
Urban green space featuring grassy spots, skyline vistas, a burger joint & outdoor activities.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~1.69 km from centre)
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The Union League of Philadelphia
Social club
Grand clubhouse founded in 1862, housing a public heritage center focused on Civil War history.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~0.32 km from centre)
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Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
History museum
This site explores the history of Judaism in the United States, from the 1600s until modern day.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~1.3 km from centre)
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Sister Cities Park
Park
City park with a 10-geyser fountain as well as a Children’s Discovery Garden & a toy-boat pond.
4.70 (841 reviews) (~0.76 km from centre)
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Independence National Historical Park
Historical place
This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell.
4.60 (24.5K reviews) (~1.23 km from centre)
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Liberty Bell
Historical landmark
Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack.
4.60 (21.5K reviews) (~1.18 km from centre)
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