Philadelphia
Attractions
Welcome
to Philadelphia!
We've put together our Philadelphia Guide for tourists, visitors &
for everyone relocating to the Philadelphia area. Enjoy!
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| Elfreth's
Alley Between Front & 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106-2006 Phone: 215-574-0560 |
Elfreth's
Alley is a living, breathing historic neighborhood in the heart of Historic
Philadelphia. The Alley was opened in 1702 and has been home to thousands
of ordinary Philadelphians for more than 300 years. The Alley is a place
where you can learn about what life was like for the working people that
built and maintained this city during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
Unlike many historic sites, these 32 houses are still privately owned and
occupied, making this one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential
streets in America. |
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| The
Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia |
The
Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes you on a walking journey
through America's most historic area - the birthplace of our nation. Step
back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United
States Constitution were created. The Constitutional offers various types
of tours: Free
Self-Guided Tours of more than 30 historic sites. |
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| Philadelphia
Museum of Art Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Philadelphia, PA Phone: 215-763-8100 |
Overlooking one of the nation's most culturally vibrant cities, the Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes nearly a million visitors each year, encouraging them to embark upon a walk through time that extends across two millennia and six continents. Whether it's the first visit to the new Perelman Building or the hundredth to the main building, there is always something new to delight, surprise, enlighten, excite, and inspire. |  |
| Franklin
Institute Science Museum 222 N 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-448-1200 |
The
Franklin Institute is pleased to offer FREE fun-filled events the third
Wednesday of every month to showcase the Institute's many exhibits and
programs. Ongoing since February, each evening is packed with special
themed activities. Museum Hours, Science Museum: 9:30AM - 5:00PM - Sunday
through Saturday |
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| Barnes
Foundation 300 N Latches Ln. Merion, PA 19066 Phone: 610-667-0290 |
The Barnes
Foundation was established by Albert C. Barnes in 1922 to "promote
the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts."
Located in a twelve-acre arboretum, the Foundation is home to one of
the world's largest collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist
and early Modern paintings, with extensive holdings by Picasso, Matisse,
Cézanne, Renoir and Modigliani, as well as important examples
of African sculpture. The Gallery and Arboretum are open to the public
( reservations are required), and courses in aesthetics and horticulture
are available through the education department. |
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| Fairmount
Park Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Philadelphia, PA · 685-0000 |
Fairmount Park. What is it exactly? For some, it's their neighborhood park. For others, it's the Schuylkill River bordered by Kelly and Martin Luther King Drives. Yet others describe it as "a big park in Philadelphia". But when pressed to elaborate, some confusion abounds. In the here and now, Fairmount Park is Philadelphia's Park System. With over 9,200 acres, it claims 10% of the land in Philadelphia (City and County). Fairmount Park has been called "one of the largest urban parks in the country". |  |
| Longwood
Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd. Kennett Square, PA 19348 Phone: 610-388-1000 |
Longwood Gardens—the world’s premier horticultural showplace. This section of our site allows you to explore, enjoy and learn about the magnificent gardens, its rich history and heritage and its mission and vision. Take a behind-the-scenes look at Longwood's world-class horticulture department and find out what it takes to plan, craft and maintain our spectacular displays. |
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| Philadelphia
Zoo Girard Ave at 34th St. Fairmount Park Philadelphia, PA Phone: 215-243-1100 |
The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation, supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world. Cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and much more make the Zoo Philadelphia's leading family attraction with over 1.2 million visitors last year. |  |
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Bell Independence
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Independence National Historical Park, located in downtown (called "Center City"), Philadelphia, is often referred to as the birthplace of our nation. At the park, visitors can see the Liberty Bell, an international symbol of freedom, and Independence Hall, a World Heritage Site where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were created. In addition, the park interprets events and the lives of the diverse population during the years when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800. A section of the park where Benjamin Franklin's home once stood is dedicated to teaching about Franklin's life and accomplishments. Spanning approximately 45 acres, the park has about 20 buildings open to the public. | |
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