Things to do in Philadelphia

Top Things to Do in Philadelphia

Things to Do in Philadelphia


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  • 415Cyclist
    San Anselmo, CA129 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating look inside an old prison. Some areas rehab'd. Most areas as is condition. Audio tour a must. Overall take your time and soak it all in.
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • Bosco
    Blessington, Ireland214 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful building. Got to visit and see the outside of this in March on a day-trip to Philadelphia. Sadly due to time constraints with traffic we could only see the outside.

    Glad i got to see it and one day i may go stateside again and visit again.
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • Chris C
    Montclair, NJ4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun place to see and taste some of the best of Philly. Always a favorite when friends or family are in town though can be very crowded during meal times.
    Written 7 March 2024
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  • Alex M
    Bridgend County, UK28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    After being in new york for a couple of days decide to get. Coach down to philidelphia and see the sighs but most important the rocky statue and the steps he ran up also went to the tate penetentary where Al capone was held prisoner loved philidelphia
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • Mike G
    55 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Room after room of remarkable art. It is almost too much. Imagine 181 works by Renoir alone! See the orientation to the Barnes which i done hourly. The special exhibit of the work of Marie Laurenein is also quite wonderful. Our only disappointment was the cafe which has a very limited offering compared to other comparable museums (we should have tried the Garden Restaurant).
    At one time there was a limited admission policy and timed tickets but this no longer seemed to be the case.
    Written 21 December 2023
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  • Bosco
    Blessington, Ireland214 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Always wanted to visit the liberty bell sadly enough since i seen the move National Treasure.

    Got to see it thankfully and although a short visit due to time constraints with traffic getting there and the closing times I really enjoyed it. Definitely worth visiting.
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • Kevin B
    Mount Juliet, TN2,325 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There's so much history here and it's amazing! My wife and I hadn't been to Independence Hall since we were kids, so we took a detour on a recent trip back to PA and visited these sites. Independence National Historical Park covers many historical attractions in Old City and we were lucky enough to visit several of them. We booked a tour of Independence Hall (via recreation.gov) and it was a lovely tour. Our guide was knowledgable and entertaining and it's so humbling to be standing where The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution were signed and adopted. It really gives you chills. We also got to see the Liberty Bell and tour Christ Church. One of the highlights was definitely visiting Christ Church Burial Ground and seeing Benjamin Franklin's grave and Benjamin Rush's grave. There's just so much to see here and you really can't do it all in a day. I highly recommend coming here if you're a lover of American history!
    Written 24 January 2024
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  • tanagogo1
    Marlow, UK1,049 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must do in Philly. When we went there was a modest queue (line) that took about 15 mins to get through to the front. Be warned! There was a lady there at the front who gave the impression of being an official. On questioning she freely admitted she was not and that any tips were voluntary, but there was certainly pressure to pay her for taking your photo. My advice, agree with the person in front of you to take each others photo and don’t pay the “official” guide
    Written 19 February 2024
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  • pitt1998
    Arlington, VA10 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Washington Field tent alone is worth seeing and the way it is presented is extremely well-done. Why do I give it only four stars instead of five?

    While among the better museums in the area, it falls short in terms of the number of artifacts actually displayed. There is much to read within a well-organized, engaging presentation, but the lack of artifacts is why it isn't an A-rated "museum" and it often feels more like a very high-end "visitors center" with a small number of artifacts tacked on to make it a "museum". This is the same mistake that Gettysburg made when they built a new visitor center that actually displays fewer objects than the old center it was meant to replace.

    The lack of a dedicated interpretation of the prison ships (HMS Jersey and others) is a major miss since more patriots died there (11,000+) than in all battles combined. In a future renovation, a section on the Jersey could be added to the existing Privateer ship display by placing it the hull below deck to allow visitors to feel the sense of being imprisoned there.

    I like that it covered other aspects of the war (Indian involvement, foreign politics, etc.) and not as "battle focused" which is handled better by other museums at various battlefields. It allows one to get the bigger picture without getting bogged down.

    The gift shop needs a refresh as they didn't have many unique colonial-themed items from around the area. They should take a page from Mount Vernon's amazingly varied inventory and displays.

    I enjoyed my visit and recommend it for visitors, but not on days with school trips or in the summer. The museum's layout is simply not meant for large, loud groups and is best visited on weekdays in the off-season (winter) for a more enjoyable experience.
    Written 31 January 2024
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  • Matt W
    Wyoming, PA88 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best fans in baseball and a great stadium. Tons of parking ($25). Xfinity Live is just across the street from home plate, it is a complex with restraunts and bars. Many picture oportunities throughout the park. Go to the 300 level 3rd base side all the way to the end, get a picture with the Phillies Liberty Bell overlooking Philadelphia.
    Written 28 September 2023
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  • Elfma
    Greenwich, CT551 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful tribute to this extraordinary artist, and a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city. This is really a singular center hall with several small annexes, each of which has seating, books to browse on the artist, notebooks in which to sketch or leave your thoughts. Delightful.
    Admission includes the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Sunday is "Pay What You Wish".
    Written 5 November 2023
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  • tinylass
    Sheffield, UK4,399 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We popped in here to use the free toilets, visit the gift shop, read some info on the city and generally warm up as it was freezing outside! It was a warm and clean building with some good info on Independence Hall. Worth popping in.
    Written 24 January 2024
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