List of tourist attractions in Philadelphia

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Independence Hall at 520 Chestnut Street

The following comprises a list of sites of interest (attractions) in Philadelphia and its immediate environs:

Historic sites and national parks

Liberty Bell at Independence National Historical Park at 143 S. 3rd Street
Elfreth's Alley in Old City
Merchants' Exchange at 143 S. Third Street

Museums

See also: List of museums in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Museum of Art at 2600 Benjamin Franklin
Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street
National Constitution Center at Independence National Historical Park at 143 S. 3rd Street
Eastern State Penitentiary at 2027 Fairmount Avenue
Independence Seaport Museum at Penn's Landing
Museum of the American Revolution at 101 South Third Street

Art

Science

History

Historic houses

See also: List of houses in Fairmount Park

Other

Galleries

Outdoors

Entrance to the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W Girard Avenue
Morris Arboretum at 100 East Northwestern Avenue
Rittenhouse Square in Center City

Animal life institutions

Horticultural institutions

Parks and squares

Main article: List of parks in Philadelphia

Performing arts centers

Academy of Music at 240 South Broad Street

thumbKimmel Center for the Performing Arts at 300 South Broad Street

Professional

Educational

Religious buildings

See also: List of church buildings in Philadelphia
Mikveh Israel Cemetery at 831 Spruce Street
Saint Clement's Church at 2013 Appletree Street

Shopping areas

Philbert at the Reading Terminal Market at 12th and Arch Streets

Sports venues

Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia
The Palestra

at 235 South 33rd Street]]

Professional

Collegiate

Eateries

Main article: Cuisine of Philadelphia
McGillin's Olde Ale House at 13th and South Juniper Streets in Center City

Railroad

30th Street Station's main waiting room

Maritime

The SS United States still holds a speed record for trans-Atlantic crossing.

Miscellaneous

See also

References

  • "Listing of National Historic Landmarks by State (Pennsylvania)" (PDF). National Park Service. March 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 10, 2006. Retrieved August 8, 2006.
  • Visit Philadelphia - official site
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  2. ^ "Official site". Mummers Museum. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Museum". Polish American Cultural Center. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Museum". Romanian Folk Art Museum. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Store". SEPTA. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  6. ^ "The Collection - Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum". Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia". 19 July 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-07-19.
  8. ^ "The Drexel Collection". Drexel University. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  9. ^ "Official site". Paradigm Gallery + Studio. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  10. ^ "Official site". The Print Center. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  11. ^ "Official site". The Schuylkill Center. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
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