Reading Terminal Market is one of America’s largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown & exotic produce, locally sourced meats and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections. You’ll find everything you need to create a memorable meal, from cookbooks, to table linens, to kitchenware, to fresh cut flowers, and more. Plus the widest variety of restaurants under one roof.
Independence Hall is the birthplace of America. In this building, the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed. The legacy of the nation's founding documents - universal principles of freedom and democracy - has influenced lawmakers around the world and distinguished Independence Hall as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Liberty Bell originally rang in the tower of Independence Hall (then known as Pennsylvania State House) in 1753. Since 2003, the Liberty Bell has been on display in a building in front of Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell Center. Here, millions of visitors a year come to see the Bell, positioned in a glass chamber with a view of Independence Hall in the background.
Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site of a Revolutionary War encampment, northwest of Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania. Washington’s Headquarters, a stone house on the Schuylkill River, was occupied by George Washington from 1777 to 1778. Trails connect the key monuments and historic structures, including the early-20th-century National Memorial Arch and the Muhlenberg Brigade’s recreated log-cabin barracks.
The Rodin Museum is an art museum that contains one of the largest collections of sculptor Auguste Rodin's works outside of Paris. The museum houses a collection of nearly 150 objects containing bronzes, marbles, and plasters by Rodin.
Set on four-and-a-half acres of landscaped grounds, the Barnes Foundation boasts an impressive collection that features 181 Renoirs (more than any other collection), 69 Cézannes (more than in all of France) and groundbreaking African art. The museum’s permanent collection features 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes and 59 Matisses, along with works by Manet, Degas, Seurat, Prendergrast, Titian and Picasso.
Philly’s premier shopping destination with 450+ stores and 30+ eateries.
One of Philadelphia’s landmark buildings. Snap a photo with his statue at the bottom of the Art Museum Steps and then hustle up the stairs to the top for awesome views of the city. The museum collection comprises eight curatorial departments: American Art; Contemporary Art; Costume & Textiles; East Asian Art; European Decorative Arts and Sculpture; European Painting; Prints, Drawings & Photographs; and South Asian Art.
Go for a stroll across 2,000 acres of gentle trails, rolling hills, and waterfront scenery.
With exhibits designed as an interactive experience, the Franklin Insitute is just as innovative as its namesake -- Benjamin Franklin.
The area along the Delaware River waterfront is home to year-round attractions. Enjoy stellar views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the Delaware River and the Camden waterfront across the river in New Jersey.