Museums & Attractions

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March 11, 2010

March 10, 2010

National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center Credit: G. Widman for GPTMC

Philadelphia plays home to an astounding collection of museums, artistic venues and historical attractions. There’s the Liberty Bell, of course — plus amazing art installations, jazz venues, architectural landmarks and much more.

Our Insider’s Guide plots a veritable “what’s what” of Philadelphia’s cultural world, with instant access to more than 350 fact-filled Web pages for more than 500 visitor-ready experiences.

The attractions are searchable by category, location and special interest, while introductory pages for each of the main categories provide even more insider insight — so you’ll be ready to hit the streets and take in the City of Brotherly Love.

Don’t miss these hotspots

Featured Attraction

Independence Hall

Birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

Old City

They risked everything — “their lives, their fortune and their sacred honor.” During the blistering summer of 1776, 56 courageous men gathered at the Pennsylvania State House and defied the King of England. Eleven years later, representatives from 12 states gathered to shape the U.S. Constitution, finally creating one unified nation.

Ancient Rome & America

The National Constitution Center examines the political, social and cultural links between two republics More
The Elmwood Park Zoo

A community zoo dedicated to habitat conservation More
Sadsbury Woods Preserve

One of the largest unfragmented woodlands in Chester County More
Audacious Freedom

African Americans in Philadelphia 1776 – 1876 More
The Philadelphia Zoo

Animals and plants thrive at America’s first zoo More

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Itineraries

Philadelphia: Off the Beaten Path

An action-packed tour of the city’s lesser-known eateries, shops, museums and historic spots More
Family Fun in Philadelphia and The Countryside

The Philadelphia region is a kid’s kind of town, where history and horticulture, art and animals, gardens and galleries, tours and theme parks come together to offer loads of family fun. More
A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia

Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More