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Eastern State Penitentiary
6,283 reviews
"We took advantage of the different tour options available: *Main Audio Tour - A perfect starting point for getting oriented and learning the basics *Hands On History Tours - We attended several short talks given b...""There is lots of information on a variety of topics, ranging from healthcare to art to notable prisoners (like Al Capone) to daily life of prisoners (both when the prison was first built to just before it closed)."
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
7,252 reviews
"They have a wonderful collection from that period (both European and American), and my personal favorite galleries were the period rooms that were transported and recreated -- using the original furnishings, artwo...""We came from DC for the day to see the special shows "The Impressionist's Eye" & "Souls Grown Deep, Artists of the African American South" (at the nearby Perelman Building)."
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Barnes
5,315 reviews
"The new building is an architectural beauty and the art- week , for the Barnes family to have bought what they did and preserved it for everyone to see and learn and experience all that beauty- it is truly amazing...""The Barnes collection provides a breath taking array of art, primarily focused on impressionist and post impressionist art with American, African and other art, including metalwork and decorative art added to the..."
Shopping
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."
Sights & Landmarks
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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Museum of the American Revolution
1,298 reviews
"It has a good variety of exhibits, including films, artifacts, and explanations of the history of the war, the roles of loyalists, women, slaves, Native Americans, etc., and the lasting effects of the revolution.""2nd floor exhibits from start of the revolution through Constitution, Bill of Rights, etc. Great artifacts and exhibits, I believe three quick sit down movies, 3:30 pm 27 minute movie on the Oneida Indian contribu..."
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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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The Franklin Institute
3,108 reviews
"Whether it is a walk through the giant heart, standing on the footplate of the last great steam engine, exploring the inner workings of the brain or visiting one of the many world class visiting exhibitions, the F...""Our ticket also provided admission to the general museum and we got to see exhibits such as the brain, the Imax theater, planetarium, the locomotive and various other electricity experiments and wonderful other ex..."
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Rodin Museum
1,442 reviews
"The entrance fee is "pay what you wish" all the days, and it's on the way to the Museum of Art.""THE BURGHERS OF CALAIS (1889) – on display on a side of the museum in a small garden – It portrays the historical figures of the Burghers of Calais as they were surrendering during the Hundred Years' War to be tak..."
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National Museum of American Jewish History
1,113 reviews
"We loved all the information and artifacts from Notorious RBG special exhibit that presented her life, and many of her cases in detail which I appreciated.""It provided four floors packed with American Jewish history, presented in chronological order, dating back to the 1600s with interesting artifacts and well captioned narratives."
Nature & Parks
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."
Sights & Landmarks
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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National Constitution Center
1,593 reviews
"A combination of timeline and commentary, historical artifacts, films and interactive exhibits really drives home what a powerful and flexible document it is.""Seeing the life-size statues of the founders was pretty cool, and I also enjoyed the hall of state flags which opens onto a great view of Independence Hall."
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Mutter Museum
1,707 reviews
"The Mutter Museum is a wonderful and interesting museum filled with medical oddities, skeletons, body parts and preserved organs, medical equipment and all the explanations to go with the items.""It was a self-guided tour that let us absorb their collections of skulls, preserved body parts, and bones along with the history of the museum."
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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."
Sights & Landmarks
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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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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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
402 reviews
"The permanent collection features mostly American art from 18th- and 19th century and housed in the beautiful Frank Furness’s Historic Landmark Building which combines a range of architectural details with Moorish...""Known for its association with the great artist Thomas Eakins and for its National Historic Landmark Furness main building, it contains some of the great works of American art, most notably, the Eakins’ painting,..."
Concerts & Shows
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
765 reviews
"This place is amazing experience!!! Kimmel center is an outstanding piece of contemporary architecture and a home of Philadelphia orchestra, seriously one of best orchestras I have heard.""The architecture of the building is amazing - The Philly Pops are awesome too - I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxing night out"
Sights & Landmarks
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!"