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Reading Terminal Market
4,675 reviews
"This amazing market was all indoors and had every type of food offering you could possibly think of There was tables and chairs to sit at after you had chosen your wonderful food offering which went from Vegan to...""From Amish Noodle soup, fab deli, Momma's Italian, Mid Eastern, etc. Baked goods, icecream, butcher shops, chocolate, coffee, spices, honey, nuts, produce, kitchen goods, handmade sewn items."
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Independence Hall
8,947 reviews
"After exploring the exhibits at the Independence National Historical Park and seeing the Liberty Bell (all FREE), you can take a free guided tour of Independence Hall which we found to be very informative and fun!""There are several free historical attractions in this area, Independence Hall (tickets are free at the visitor center), the Liberty Bell, the Mint, Benjamin Franklin's printing shop, the portrait gallery (located..."
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Liberty Bell Center
4,727 reviews
"Our Sunday in November was: Breakfast at Colombe Coffee Roasters; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall tour; Supreme Court Chamber in Old City Hall; American Philosophical Society Museum; West Wing; Congress Hall tour;...""A must do!!! Visit very emotional and educational about the iconic symbol of American independence, set in the ruins of the colonial house."
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Rocky Statue
3,173 reviews
"The Rocky statue is outside to one side of the famous movie scene steps of the Philadelphia museum of modern art and commemorates Sylvester Stallone’s character of the same named movie.""... is located near the Museum of Art, which I highly recommend for everyone to see and unfortunately nowadays you hear more about Stallone (who was in town as we were) rather than the 'less' famous Rocky Balboa."
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Independence National Historical Park
2,949 reviews
"... Supreme Court Chamber in Old City Hall; American Philosophical Society Museum; West Wing; Congress Hall tour; Benjamin Franklin Museum; Franklin Court Printing Office; Lunch at National Mechanics; and Museum o...""The Independence National Historical Park offers a glimpse of the amazing architecture and foresight of our founding fathers of our great nation."
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Wanamaker Organ
848 reviews
"This provides many a memory, with its full sound, amazing size and beauty, and location in the majestic Grand Court of the current Macy's store.""... while we were in town and were pleasantly surprised by the magnificence of this building and its preserved history including the original organ for the Wanamaker Department Store, one of the first in the country."
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City Hall Visitor Center
1,385 reviews
"I’ve always admired the architectural beauty of this building, and I’ve wanted to do the “Building Tour” (which includes the Tower tour) for a long time.""There is amazing architecture, original art, beautiful antique furnishings, new art exhibits from local artists, and the awesome city view from the top of the tower."
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Independence Visitor Center
2,414 reviews
"Excellent visitor center, great starting point for visiting Independence Mall and the city""Interactive displays, a movie highlighting things to do all around the city, large gift shop, National Park Rangers who can answer questions, as well as tickets and info to the non-national park museums, etc."
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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
959 reviews
"We spent about 20mins in here in quiet prayer and meditation - while enjoying the beautiful altar, ceiling, statues, paintings, frescoes, and stained glass.""While on vacation this past weekend we were able to go to Sunday mass and worship as well as being able to take a tour of the church after mass."
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Wissahickon Valley Park
278 reviews
"Wissahickon park is a beautiful wooded park with hiking trails and a creek to splash around in. It’s a great place for a fun afternoon with kids.""Forbidden drive (so named because only park rangers' vehicles are legally permitted to drive there) runs the 5.4 mile length of the park and rises and falls with curves and straightaways as it hugs the spectacular..."
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United States Mint
1,133 reviews
"Fascinating seeing themetal strip being turned into coinage and then be packed ready for shipping with lots of huge machines and so few staff on factory floor.""Free to enter, this self guided tour takes you through the history of the Mint and coin making to the present day and the actual process of design and production."
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
326 reviews
"The food, snacks, beverages and cocktails are provided by Philadelphia food vendors and chefs including: Shane Confectionery, Chickie's and Pete's, Jose Garces and more.""Unique summer park near Penn's Landing offers a fun and affordable day of relaxation with hammocks, Adirondack chairs, paddle boats, life-size games, and splash ponds."
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Independence Mall
499 reviews
"... (no tickets required); Independence Hall tour (10:20am tour, reserved in advance); West Wing; Congress Hall tour; Supreme Court Chamber in Old City Hall; American Philosophical Society Museum; Benjamin Frankli...""It is an amazing place to go an visit some of the historic sites of American History in Philadelphia."
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Fairmount Park
284 reviews
"Warm sunny day, have a picnic and enjoy the fabulous view... Now that spring is here, many restaurants have takeout....""you can go and sit by the gazebo and view the reservoir.Some people are fishing at the reservoir.The current was very strong.It was windy the time we were there.Tons of visitors from everywhere."
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Congress Hall
326 reviews
"The guide really did a fantastic job of telling us all about the House of Representatives (even the fights), then we went upstairs to see the Senate Chamber and other various rooms they needed for work.""Notable historic achievements made within Congress Hall include the establishment of the First Bank of the United States, the Federal Mint and the Department of the Navy, as well as the ratification of Jay’s Treat..."
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Christ Church
956 reviews
"Where else can you visit one building and find history about religion, politics, social events, presidents, founding fathers, Betsy Ross, the Penn family, see a letter written by George Washington, see the tallest...""This was my absolute favorite place to visit in Philadelphia! the men (and their families) who are buried here was astounding!"
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Penn's Landing
394 reviews
"There are hammocks to rest in, swan boats to paddle out on to the Delaware, and a skating rink.""The restaurants, the ferry, the hammocks, the benches, the lights, the trees, the river, the ice cream trucks, the music, the skating rink, the people and the Love from everyone around is what makes this place a w..."
