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With sensational skyline views and beautiful vistas, Philadelphia is easy on the eyes — especially when residents and visitors seek out Philly’s excellent sky-high vantage points.
Score some truly memorable photos from the top of the iconic City Hall, or pair some delicious food with a great view at one of Philly’s up-high restaurants like XIX.
Plan your next sky-high adventure in Philadelphia with our guide, below.
Those brave enough to journey to the top of the world’s tallest masonry building enjoy stunning panoramic views of Philadelphia just below the 37-foot, 27-ton statue of city planner William Penn. To get there, visitors take either a comprehensive interior tour of City Hall that explores the building’s history, art and architecture, or a 15-minute tower tour. Both tour options include a view from the observation deck, 548 feet above the ground.
Where: Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
An iconic Philadelphia sight and once the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge was designed by architect and engineer Paul Cret (who also designed the Benjamin Franklin Parkway) and constructed in 1926. At 135 feet above the Delaware River, the bridge offers picturesque views of the Philadelphia skyline, the Delaware River waterfront and Camden, New Jersey. Take a stroll or ride a bike on the pedestrian walkway, accessible in Philly at 5th and Race streets and spanning the entire length of the bridge.
Where: Benjamin Franklin Bridge, 5th & Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA
It doesn’t get much more stunning than the view from XIX (Nineteen), the restaurant, bar and lounge on the 19th floor of The Bellevue Hotel. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a picturesque balcony ensure that the atmosphere properly befits the fine modern American menu.
Where: XIX (Nineteen), The Bellevue Hotel, 200 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s signature restaurant (Jean-Georges) and cocktail lounge (JG SkyHigh) sit on the 59th and 60th floors of the luxe Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, located within the tallest building in Philadelphia. The restaurant and lounge are the highest publicly accessible points in Philadelphia, offering guests sweeping 360-degree views of the city from every angle.
Where: The Four Seasons Hotel, 1 N. 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA
There are plenty of stunning city views to be seen with a bite to eat and a drink in hand throughout Philly and the surrounding region. The city’s top rooftop bars and restaurants include picture-perfect spots like Bok Bar, Assembly Rooftop Lounge and more.
Where: Various locations including the Assembly Rooftop Lounge, 1840 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
The Visit Philly Overnight Package — booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 — comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia) and overnight hotel accommodations.
Shed the layers and touch the sky at Greater Philadelphia’s elevated eateries …