Philadelphia is considered the birthplace of America, and has dozens of historical sites, museums, park areas and outdoor adventures to celebrate the best of Philly, then and now. Discover the best things to do in Philadelphia, PA!

• Top Attractions – Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia City Hall, Otherworld Philadelphia, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, Eastern State Penitentiary, The Philadelphia Zoo, Arden Children’s Theatre, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin Square, Dilworth Park, LOVE Park, Rittenhouse Square, The U.S. Mint, The Met, Wanamaker Organ, The Morgan Library
• Museums – The Museum of American Revolution, The Franklin Institute, Please Touch Museum, National Constitution Center, National Liberty Museum, Benjamin Franklin Museum, Penn Museum, Museum of Illusions Philadelphia, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Science History Institute Museum & Library, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, Fireman’s Hall Museum,Rodin Museum
• Historical Sites – Independence Visitor Center, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell Center, Betsy Ross House, Congress Hall, The Arch Street Meeting House, Free Library of Philadelphia
• Outdoor Adventures – Treetop Quest Adventure Park, Fairmount Park, Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
• Restaurants – Pat’s, Geno’s, Sonny’s Famous Steaks, Oh Brother, The Franklin Fountain, Shane Confectionary, The Red Owl Tavern, Las Bugambilias, Bolo, Liberté Lounge
• Hotels & Accommodations – Kimpton Hotel Monaco, The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, The Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, The Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast, Sofitel
• Upcoming Events – Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park, Christmas Village, lineup at Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philly Coffee Festival, Philadelphia Flower Show, House of Coffee Music Festival, Homecoming 250
• Nearby Attractions – Sesame Place, Longwood Gardens

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