Off the beaten path · Philadelphia, United States
12 Hidden Gems in Philadelphia Most Visitors Miss
Philadelphia beyond the postcard stops: the spots that reviewers love and tour groups walk past.
Picked out of the 64 Philadelphia places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.
Chestnut Hill Skyspace
LandmarkFree entryChestnut Hill Skyspace is a site-specific artwork by renowned artist James Turrell, located in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Read our full guide →Cashunt Philadelphia
EntertainmentCashunt Philadelphia is an interactive, high-energy escape room experience located in the historic Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Read our full guide →The Irish Memorial Monument
LandmarkFree entryThe Irish Memorial Monument stands at the corner of Front and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia's historic Old City, near the Delaware River where many Irish immigrants first arrived.
Read our full guide →Society Hill
NeighborhoodFree entrySociety Hill is one of Philadelphia's most picturesque and historically rich neighborhoods, located just east of Independence National Historical Park.
Read our full guide →Franklin Court Printing Office
MuseumFree entryLocated on Market Street within the Independence National Historical Park, the Franklin Court Printing Office is a living history museum that brings Benjamin Franklin's printing career to life.
Read our full guide →USS Becuna
MuseumThe USS Becuna is a Balao-class submarine that served in the Pacific during World War II and later in the Cold War.
Read our full guide →Lore's Chocolates
MarketFree entryLore's Chocolates is a charming chocolate boutique nestled on South 7th Street in Philadelphia's City Center East, between Chestnut and Market Streets.
Read our full guide →Wilma Theater
EntertainmentThe Wilma Theater is a cornerstone of Philadelphia's cultural scene, located on South Broad Street in the City Center West neighborhood.
Read our full guide →PFS East Theater
EntertainmentPFS East Theater, operated by the Philadelphia Film Society, is a beloved independent cinema located on bustling South 2nd Street in the Old City neighborhood.
Read our full guide →St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Religious siteFree entrySt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church stands as a spiritual and architectural landmark in the heart of Philadelphia.
Read our full guide →Powel House
LandmarkPowel House, a meticulously preserved Georgian townhouse at 244 South 3rd Street, transports visitors to Philadelphia's colonial era.
Read our full guide →Avenue of the Arts
NeighborhoodAvenue of the Arts is a dynamic stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia, renowned as the city's cultural heart.
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