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Blessed with the glamour and culture of a big city, 'Philly' as it's affectionately known, also delights visitors with its rich history and small-town charm.

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Independence National Historical Park
Philadelphia
This L-shaped Philadelphia park, bound by 6th, 2nd, Walnut and Arch Sts, protects and honors the institutions that formed the foundation of the United…
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
The 'birthplace of American government', this modest, early 18th-century Georgian building is where delegates from the 13 colonies met to approve the…
City Hall
Philadelphia
Completed in 1901 following 30 years of construction, City Hall takes up a whole block, and at 548ft is the world's tallest structure without a steel…
Museum of the American Revolution
Philadelphia
This impressive, multimedia-rich museum will have you virtually participating in the American Revolution; interactive dioramas and 3-D experiences take…
Rail Park
Philadelphia
The old Reading Viaduct is the location of the first phase of this ambitious project to reuse 3 miles of decommissioned rail lines between Fairmount Park…
Benjamin Franklin Museum
Philadelphia
This underground museum is dedicated to Franklin's storied life as a printer (he started the nation's first newspaper), inventor (Bifocals! Lightning rods…
Penn Museum
Philadelphia
U Penn's magical museum, the largest of its type in the US, contains archaeological treasures from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Mayan world and more…
Mütter Museum
Philadelphia
Maintained by the College of Physicians, this unique, only-in-Philadelphia attraction is a museum dedicated to rare, odd or disturbing medical conditions…

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Things to Know

Get to know Philadelphia before you go with these tips on health, safety and etiquette.

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Best Neighborhoods

Get to know the real Philadelphia through its vibrant neighborhoods, with these top places that are perfect for lovers of beer, food, music and culture.

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Day Trips

Philadelphia is a prime jumping-off point to explore sandy beaches, bucolic farms and wineries and one delicious ice cream trail.

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Money and Costs

Unlike its Empire State neighbor, Philadelphia offers plenty of ways to visit on a budget. Here are 11 tips to help your dollars go further.

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Transportation

Philadelphia is an easy city to get around, whether you take public transportation, rent a bike or walk around its neighborhoods.

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Free Things to Do

Philadelphia is a city with a rich history and a thriving art scene – much of which can be enjoyed for nothing at all.