Philly Visitor's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Sino da Liberdade
526 Market StParque Histórico Nacional da Independência
Even birds are envious of One Liberty Observation Deck. An entertaining video plays as the elevator zips visitors up to the 57th floor of One Liberty Place, where wraparound, floor-to-ceiling windows reveal panoramic views. Interactive kiosks zoom in on Philadelphia landmarks and exhibits offer interesting history, sports and art tidbits.
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One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market StEven birds are envious of One Liberty Observation Deck. An entertaining video plays as the elevator zips visitors up to the 57th floor of One Liberty Place, where wraparound, floor-to-ceiling windows reveal panoramic views. Interactive kiosks zoom in on Philadelphia landmarks and exhibits offer interesting history, sports and art tidbits.
A favorite destination for tourists and locals alike, John F. Kennedy Plaza gets its nickname — LOVE Park — from Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture that sits within the public space. Renovated in 2018, LOVE Park serves as the grand entrance to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Just a short walk away from LOVE Park stands the equally grand AMOR sculpture, the Spanish version of the LOVE sculpture, on display at Sister Cities Park.
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Love Park
Arch StreetA favorite destination for tourists and locals alike, John F. Kennedy Plaza gets its nickname — LOVE Park — from Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture that sits within the public space. Renovated in 2018, LOVE Park serves as the grand entrance to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Just a short walk away from LOVE Park stands the equally grand AMOR sculpture, the Spanish version of the LOVE sculpture, on display at Sister Cities Park.
Isaiah Zagar, a local artist who began tiling South Street in the 1960s and never stopped, constructed Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens out of cement, bicycle spokes, bottles, ceramic shards and other artistic knick-knacks. The stunning permanent displays and special exhibitions captivate visitors who regularly tour the attraction, which also hosts a number of popular community events and programming all year long.
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Jardins Mágicos da Filadélfia
1020 South StIsaiah Zagar, a local artist who began tiling South Street in the 1960s and never stopped, constructed Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens out of cement, bicycle spokes, bottles, ceramic shards and other artistic knick-knacks. The stunning permanent displays and special exhibitions captivate visitors who regularly tour the attraction, which also hosts a number of popular community events and programming all year long.
Boathouse Row, a National Historic Landmark, consists of 10 charming boathouses on the banks of the Schuylkill River. At night, the glittering lights that frame the buildings make for idyllic scenery as they reflect off of the river’s surface. Boathouse Row sits on scenic Kelly Drive, a prime spot for outdoor recreation that runs along the east side of the Schuylkill River from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Lincoln Drive.
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Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowBoathouse Row, a National Historic Landmark, consists of 10 charming boathouses on the banks of the Schuylkill River. At night, the glittering lights that frame the buildings make for idyllic scenery as they reflect off of the river’s surface. Boathouse Row sits on scenic Kelly Drive, a prime spot for outdoor recreation that runs along the east side of the Schuylkill River from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Lincoln Drive.
Parque Fairmount
Reservoir DriveParque Fairmount
Reservoir DriveFood scene
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StThe Bourse Building
111 S Independence Mall ECenter City’s iconic railway terminal turned epicurean haven is a one-stop shop for local produce, meats, artisanal cheeses, desserts and more. The public space also provides open seating where customers can enjoy meals from more than 80 diverse merchants, including popular Amish vendors.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StCenter City’s iconic railway terminal turned epicurean haven is a one-stop shop for local produce, meats, artisanal cheeses, desserts and more. The public space also provides open seating where customers can enjoy meals from more than 80 diverse merchants, including popular Amish vendors.
Italian immigrants established this open-air spot in the late 19th century, which lays claim to being America’s oldest outdoor market. Though it’s still called the Italian Market, the historic strip in South Philadelphia now reflects the neighborhood’s multicultural makeup, offering Mexican, Vietnamese and Korean spots alongside Italian restaurants, bakeries and markets selling cheeses, meats, produce and more.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StItalian immigrants established this open-air spot in the late 19th century, which lays claim to being America’s oldest outdoor market. Though it’s still called the Italian Market, the historic strip in South Philadelphia now reflects the neighborhood’s multicultural makeup, offering Mexican, Vietnamese and Korean spots alongside Italian restaurants, bakeries and markets selling cheeses, meats, produce and more.
essential when visiting Philly. Pat’s King of Steaks claims that its founder, Pat Olivieri, invented the city’s signature sandwich back in 1930. The popular shop on Ninth Street and Passyunk Avenue grills 24 hours a day
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Aveessential when visiting Philly. Pat’s King of Steaks claims that its founder, Pat Olivieri, invented the city’s signature sandwich back in 1930. The popular shop on Ninth Street and Passyunk Avenue grills 24 hours a day
Opened in 1966. For more than half a century, Pat’s and Geno’s have waged a (mostly) friendly competition, with visitors often ordering from both shops to see which they deem the winner.
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Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StOpened in 1966. For more than half a century, Pat’s and Geno’s have waged a (mostly) friendly competition, with visitors often ordering from both shops to see which they deem the winner.
Moshulu
401 S Christopher Columbus BlvdDinner with a beautiful view
Osteria
640 N Broad StGreat breakfast/brunch spot. Food and drinks are awesome!
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Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StGreat breakfast/brunch spot. Food and drinks are awesome!
Family Fun
Camden Adventure Aquarium station
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThe Rocky Statue and the Rocky Steps — better known as the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art — are two of the most popular attractions in Philadelphia. Visiting the statue, running up the steps and taking a picture at the top is pretty much a must on your first visit to Philadelphia. It’s a rite of passage.
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Museu de Arte da Filadélfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Rocky Statue and the Rocky Steps — better known as the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art — are two of the most popular attractions in Philadelphia. Visiting the statue, running up the steps and taking a picture at the top is pretty much a must on your first visit to Philadelphia. It’s a rite of passage.
The one-square-block park that gives the neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square its name is more popular with sunbathers, readers, families, artists and even dogs than city founder William Penn ever could have imagined. Festivals, farmers markets, fairs and general merriment make it the city’s best-known — and, perhaps, most enjoyed — park.
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Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StThe one-square-block park that gives the neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square its name is more popular with sunbathers, readers, families, artists and even dogs than city founder William Penn ever could have imagined. Festivals, farmers markets, fairs and general merriment make it the city’s best-known — and, perhaps, most enjoyed — park.
Housed in Fairmount Park’s Memorial Hall, this major kids’ attraction includes two full floors of interactive exhibit zones, plus a fully restored century-old carousel. Kids can play and pretend in areas like Wonderland, River Adventures and more hands-on activity spaces. Guided tours of Memorial Hall, one of the few structures left from 1876 Centennial Exposition, are available for grown-ups.
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Museu Please Touch
4231 Avenue of the RepublicHoused in Fairmount Park’s Memorial Hall, this major kids’ attraction includes two full floors of interactive exhibit zones, plus a fully restored century-old carousel. Kids can play and pretend in areas like Wonderland, River Adventures and more hands-on activity spaces. Guided tours of Memorial Hall, one of the few structures left from 1876 Centennial Exposition, are available for grown-ups.
King of Prussia
Amazing shopping mall