Philadelphia is the home of the Liberty Bell, an historic symbol throughout United States history. Independence Hall, the birthplace of American democracy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the U.S. Constitution was created
Try the Founding Footsteps Taste of History Tour, the Italian Market, The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish history, Rittenhouse Square, or Reading Terminal Market.
You can pose with the Rocky statue and run up the 72 steps leading to the East Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If the Rocky statue isn’t your thing, the famous LOVE sculpture (Robert Indiana sculpture in John F. Kennedy Plaza) might be for you.
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, modeled after the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris, has some of Philadelphia’s most important cultural institutions (Barnes Foundation, Rodin Museum, Franklin Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences and the Philadelphia Museum of Art).
By the summer of 2026, the Calder Museum should be open as the newest museum around.
Try the authentic Philly Cheesesteak (or check out the Vegetarian alternatives: https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/alternative-cheesesteaks/).
Enjoy the waterfront! Eat at some fine restaurants (The Michelin Guide has just announced the addition of Philadelphia to their Northeast Cities guide, scheduled to be published in late 2025), but one way or another there are plenty of great places to eat, from basic fare to fancy.
There are many options for outdoor activities at Fairmount Park- hiking and a boathouse row tour with a Surrey Bike Rental.
To begin making plans for your visit, check out:
Phillymag.com (Philadelphia Magazine)
Acme supermarket and take out or fast-food restaurants (Szechuan Express, Honeygrow, Qdoba, Corner Bakery, Halal Guys, 5 Guys Burgers) on Belmont a block from PCOM with Sardi’s Starbucks, and El Limon across the street from the Acme Center. Several blocks down on City Avenue, towards the expressway are Target and other fast food chain restaurants.
Try Bala Cynwyd
Main Street Manayunk for Restaurants, bars and shopping
East Falls – Waterfront nature trails and trendy cafes.
Restaurants and breweries
Boathouse Row is an iconic set of University Rowing Clubs right on the Schuylkill River.