Attractions
As America’s birthplace, Philadelphia is the nation’s first World Heritage City in the United States. Our partner, Visit Philadelphia, offers updated listings of tourist attractions and special events in the Philadelphia region. These lists include astounding museum collections at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art; artistic venues and historical attractions, such as the Liberty Bell and National Constitution Center; music venues, architectural landmarks, and much more.
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Below are some of the most popular attractions requested by Philadelphia tourists.
Philadelphia City Hall
1 East Penn SquarePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Phone: (215) 686-1776
The largest municipal building in the country and the finest example of the Second Empire style, Philadelphia’s City Hall contains more than 14.5 acres of floor space. It is an architectural treasure inside and out. Outside is the newly refurbished Dilworth Park, a short walk from the Convention Center.
Reading Terminal Market
51 North 12th StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Phone: (215) 922-2317
Reading Terminal Market, an affiliate of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, is Philadelphia’s famous indoor foodie paradise. Vendors offer everything from fresh produce and delicious sandwiches to artisanal cheeses and desserts.
The Liberty Bell Center
Market StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: (215) 965-2305
Most of the 3.5 million annual visitors to Independence National Historical Park line up to see what is the park’s most visited and most famous attraction, the Liberty Bell.
Independence Hall
Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: (215) 965-2305
While historical attractions abound in Philly, Independence Hall has particular significance to the development of the nation. In this building in 1776, the Founding Fathers came together to sign the Declaration of Independence. Eleven years later, representatives from a dozen states met here to lay the framework for the U.S. Constitution. Today, the building is the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park, and guided tours are available to visitors year-round.
Independence Visitor Center
1 North Independence Mall WestPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: (800) 537-7676
The official Visitor Center of Philadelphia and Independence National Historical Park, the Independence Visitor Center welcomes approximately 2.5 million people every year. It’s the perfect place to begin your visit to Historic Philadelphia.
Independence National Historical Park
1 North Independence Mall WestPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: (215) 965-2305
Known as the birthplace of American democracy, Historic Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park (INHP) is located on the site of many of the seminal events that carried the nation through its founding as a global leader of democratic ideals. INHP welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors every year.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin ParkwayPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19130
Phone: (215) 763-8100
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the largest art collections in the United States. The statue from the film, “Rocky,” and the Rocky Steps, which are outside the Art Museum, are among popular attractions in Philadelphia.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 South Christopher Columbus BoulevardPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: 215-413-8655
The Independence Seaport Museum, located along the Delaware River at Penn’s Landing, invites visitors of all ages to discover Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections. With water as the unifying thread, stories of those who lived and worked along our regional waterways come to life through award-winning exhibitions. Our historic ships, the Olympia and the Becuna, connect Philadelphia to the rest of the world, telling tales about the people and cultures they have interacted with on their journeys. These stories are woven into every aspect of the visitor’s experience, from the first time they enter the lobby to when they walk off the gangway of Olympia.