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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

The Eastern State Penitentiary is a former state prison in the United States. Today, the Eastern State Penitentiary operates as a museum and historic site, open from April 1 through November 30. In addition, it holds many special events throughout the year. Each July, Eastern State offers a Bastille Day celebration. In October, it offers a Terror Behind the Walls haunted house.

Attraction type: Old jail; Historic site; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

This museum, located at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, showcases medical oddities.

Attraction type: Specialty museum; Science museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia
Attraction type: Library; Military museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

Featuring over 80 concessions, this historic market has something for even the most eclectic of tastebuds.

Attraction type: Flea/street market; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed in this historic building.

Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Architectural building; Government building; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia
Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

"The Bank" is a super place, all seats have great views along with the Phila skyline which is spectacular.  Phils are leading the NL East and could have another NL MVP this year.  Families, bring...

Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

Home of the United States Congress when Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

The Philladelphia tomb of the unknown soldier of the American Revolution is not unique.  There is at least one other: in the churchyard of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House in Alexandria, Virginia...

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

Hands-on museum where adults and children can learn and explore together.

Attraction type: Children's museum; Science museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

This museum has perhaps the most dramatic location of any in the world being situated on a hill at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.  The building was constructed of a golden color stone in...

Attraction type: Art museum; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

A state of the art, multi-million dollar learning facility featuring more than 20 permanent interactive exhibits, historic ships and ever-changing exhibition galleries.

Attraction type: Maritime museum; Transportation museum; History museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

The National Constitution Center in historic Philadelphia is America's most interactive history museum. Located just two blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, it is the only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and the story of we, the people.

Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

Offers events in theater, dance, poetry, jazz, world music and visual arts to diverse audiences.

Attraction type: Performance; Theater; Art gallery; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

The Rosenbach Museum & Library seeks to inspire curiosity, inquiry, and creativity by engaging broad audiences in exhibitions, programs and research based on its remarkable and expanding collections. With an outstanding collection of rare books, manuscripts, furniture, and art, the Rosenbach is a museum and world-renowned research library, set within two historic 1865 townhouses, that reflects an age when great collectors lived among their treasures.

Attraction type: Specialty museum; Library; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

One of the most famous square miles in the United States, the park is home to the Liberty Bell, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Independence Hall.

Attraction type: Historic site; Historic walking area; National park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Historic site; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

The Morris Arboretum is a wonderful place to visit for those who love trees, plants, beautiful landscapes and interesting sculpture.  The grounds are laid out as a series of separate areas, with nice...

Attraction type: Nature center; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

One of the world's largest municipal parks, a sprawling 9,200 acres contains several million trees and America's oldest zoo.

Attraction type: Park; Jogging path/track; Urban park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia

If you want to find your mummy, or, for that matter, Buddha or shards of old pottery, look for this museum in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania campus.

Attraction type: Museum; Other
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