15 Best Things to Do in Philadelphia

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   Tours By Foot - Philadelphia

   Landmark

   Tours By Foot - Philadelphia offers immersive walking tours that focus on the city's rich food culture, from cheesesteaks to artisan chocolates.

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   Wanamaker Organ

   LandmarkFree entry

   The Wanamaker Organ is a breathtaking musical instrument located in the Grand Court of Macy's department store in Center City Philadelphia.

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   Rittenhouse Square

   NeighborhoodFree entry

   Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia's most beloved public spaces, a beautifully landscaped park at the heart of the eponymous neighborhood.

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   Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

   LandmarkFree entry

   The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a cultural cornerstone in Center City West, hosting world-class performances in music, dance, and theater.

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   Benjamin Franklin Museum

   Museum

   The Benjamin Franklin Museum, located just steps from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, offers an immersive journey into the mind of one of America's most versatile Founding Fathers.

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   Macy's Philadelphia

   MarketFree entry

   Macy's Philadelphia occupies the former Wanamaker's department store building, a Beaux-Arts landmark on Market Street. Stepping inside, you're greeted by a soaring seven-story atrium crowned with a stunning stained-glass skylight.

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   Penn's Landing

   Park & natureFree entry

   Penn's Landing is a historic waterfront park situated along the Delaware River in Philadelphia's Center City East.

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   Italian Market

   MarketFree entry

   The Italian Market, stretching along South 9th Street from Wharton to Fitzwater Streets in Philadelphia, is one of the oldest and largest open-air markets in the United States.

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   Walnut Street Theatre

   Entertainment

   Walnut Street Theatre, founded in 1809, holds the title of the oldest continuously operating theater in the English-speaking world.

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    Congress Hall

    LandmarkFree entry

    Congress Hall, located at the corner of 6th and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia's historic district, served as the meeting place for the United States Congress from 1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia…

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    Independence Seaport Museum

    Museum

    The Independence Seaport Museum sits on the Delaware River in Philadelphia's Penn's Landing area, offering a deep dive into the region's maritime heritage.

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    South Street

    LandmarkFree entry

    South Street is one of Philadelphia's most iconic and colorful thoroughfares, stretching from Front to 10th Streets in the heart of Center City East.

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    Academy of Music

    Entertainment

    The Academy of Music, located on South Broad Street in Philadelphia's City Center West, is the oldest continuously operating opera house in the United States.

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    National Liberty Museum

    Museum

    The National Liberty Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia's City Center East, offers a unique blend of art and history focused on the concept of liberty.

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    Shane Confectionery

    MarketFree entry

    Shane Confectionery is a historic gem on Philadelphia's Market Street, operating since 1863. The shop's ornate interior, with original tin ceilings and vintage display cases, transports visitors to a bygone era.

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