Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Places to go in Philadelphia

29 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

African American Museum in Philadelphia

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African American Museum in Philadelphia

Interactive displays & exhibits preserve African-American heritage in 4 separate galleries.

701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Ardmore Music Hall

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Ardmore Music Hall

23 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003, USA

Barnes Foundation

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Barnes Foundation

Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more.

2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

Brandywine Museum of Art

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Brandywine Museum of Art

Gristmill-turned-museum with paintings by Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth & others plus big windows & views.

1 Hoffmans Mill Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USA

Franklin Music Hall

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Franklin Music Hall

Former factory turned 2,500-capacity concert hall that's a go-to for all types of music.

421 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

Independence National Historical Park

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Independence National Historical Park

This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell.

Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Independence Seaport Museum

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Independence Seaport Museum

Exhibits of artifacts & documents detailing the region's maritime history, plus tours of 2 vessels.

211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Liberty Bell

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Liberty Bell

Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack.

526 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Michener Art Museum

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Michener Art Museum

Non-profit art museum dedicated to Bucks County art offers several galleries & a sculpture garden.

138 S Pine St, Doylestown, PA 18901, USA

Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

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Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

401 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Museum of the American Revolution

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Museum of the American Revolution

Spacious & modern history museum presenting interactive exhibits on the American Revolution.

101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Otherworld Philadelphia

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Otherworld Philadelphia

2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA 19114, USA

Penn Museum

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Penn Museum

Set in a building with a Chinese rotunda, this museum has abundant artifacts & antiquities.

3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Historic Victorian museum offers 19th- & 20th-century American works, plus a fine art school & cafe.

118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits.

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps

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Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps

Iconic stairs from the movie "Rocky" providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city.

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs.

1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

PhilaMOCA

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PhilaMOCA

This former showroom for mausoleums is a unique arts space for alternative theater, music & film.

531 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

Please Touch Museum

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Please Touch Museum

A large environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions, plus an on-site cafe.

4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA

Rodin Museum

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Rodin Museum

Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris.

2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

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The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Research institution's natural history museum featuring dinosaur bones, a butterfly house & more.

1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

The Fire

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The Fire

This bar & music spot pours local brews & showcases an array of new artists, some now famous.

412 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

The Foundry

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The Foundry

29 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

The Franklin Institute

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The Franklin Institute

Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium.

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA