Top 10 Things to Do in Philly
Description:
Visiting Philadelphia's historic and cultural spots can keep you occupied for days. This list highlights some of the must-sees for first-time visitors and those who simply want to know more about how the city ticks. You'll see some of the most important historic sites (Independence National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell, Valley Forge National Historic Park), some of the best museums (the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Museum of Art), the nation's oldest zoo, some incredible murals, and a performance at the stunning Academy of Music.
Author: Abby
Day 1 - Philadelphia
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Independence National Historical Park
Location:
view in google maps145 S 3rd St
One North Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 965 23052
Independence Hall
Location:
view in google maps500 Chestnut Street
(between 5th & 6th Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 965 7676 / 800 537 76762
Boathouse Row
Location:
view in google mapsKelly Drive
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone:
215 769 96932
Mütter Museum
Location:
view in google mapsThe College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 South 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 563 3737 ext. 2422
Mural Tours
Location:
view in google mapsVisitor Center, 1700 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215-685-07542
Rittenhouse Square
Location:
view in google maps1801 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 636 16662
76 Carriage Company
Location:
view in google mapsPhiladelphia Trolley Works
1119 N Bodine St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone:
215 925 86872
Liberty Bell
Location:
view in google maps500 Market Street
(corner Fifth and Sixth streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215/965-23053
Kimmel Center
Location:
view in google maps260 South Broad Street
Suite 901
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
215 893 19994
Barnes Foundation (The)
Location:
view in google maps300 N Latch's Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19066
Phone:
610 667 02905
Philadelphia Zoo
Location:
view in google maps3400 W Girard Ave
34th St. and Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone:
215 243 11006
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Location:
view in google maps26th Street
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone:
215 763 81007
Franklin Institute Science Museum (The)
Location:
view in google maps222 North 20th Street
(at Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 448 12008
Academy of Music
Location:
view in google mapsBroad & Locust Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
215 893 19999
Academy of Natural Sciences
Location:
view in google maps1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
19th St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 299 100010
Valley Forge National Historic Park
Location:
view in google mapsP.O. Box 953
Philadelphia, PA 19482-0953
Phone:
610-783-1000