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No es ningún secreto (ni ninguna sorpresa) que una ciudad tan grande y extensa como Filadelfia ofrece una gran cantidad de museos y atracciones por descubrir.
Lo difícil es decidir cuáles explorar.
Are you interested in …
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with so much to see and do, but no worries — we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve rounded up dozens of attractions and museums in Greater Philadelphia to use as a starting guide to the city’s deep roster of cultural sites.
The best place to start during any Philly visit is at Old City’s Centro de visitantes Independence, su ventanilla única para todo lo relacionado con el Philly. Y una forma muy cómoda de llegar a muchas de estas atracciones es a bordo del Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop, which runs seasonally and offers affordable per-ride tickets, in addition to all-day passes.
Of course, a comprehensive list of every museum and attraction in Philly would number in the hundreds. For more under-the-radar options, check out our Guía de joyas ocultas en el Gran Filadelfia y museos y atracciones fuera de lo común.
La pieza central de Parque Histórico Nacional de la Independencia es mundialmente famoso Independence Hall, where America’s Founding Fathers gathered to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Eleven years later, representatives from the new states returned to lay the framework for the U.S. Constitution.
Among the site’s rooms open to the public are the Assembly Room (where both documents were adopted), the Supreme Court Chamber, the Long Gallery and the Governor’s Council Chamber.
Ideal para: Crossing off a must-visit site from your bucket list Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Gratis Las visitas guiadas están disponibles todo el año, pero los visitantes deben reservar. entradas temporizadas (con un cargo por servicio de $1) en línea o por teléfono con antelación para la entrada.
Dónde: Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street, Filadelfia, PA
The iconic Liberty Bell — first cast in England in 1752 and recast in Philadelphia a year later — originally hung atop the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall). Abolitionists, suffragists and justice-seekers across the globe quickly adopted the iconic image as an enduring symbol of freedom.
The bell was moved to a pavilion across the street in 1976 and then to the current Liberty Bell Centro three decades later. Visitors can view the bell and tour the center’s exhibits for free year-round.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: No tickets are required to visit, but guests must first pass through security. Estilo: Let freedom ring
Dónde: Centro Liberty Bell, 526 Market Street, Filadelfia, PA
La Casa del Presidente conmemora la paradoja de la esclavitud y la libertad en el lugar donde se encontraba la primera mansión ejecutiva de la nación, en la que vivieron los presidentes George Washington y John Adams durante sus mandatos y donde nueve esclavos sirvieron al primer presidente.
While the original building was demolished in 1832, the foundation was unearthed in 2000 during construction of the Liberty Bell Center and now serves as a free outdoor exhibit.
Ideal para: A more complete telling of history Lo que debes saber antes de ir: El Servicio de Parques Nacionales retiró los paneles interpretativos de la Casa del Presidente el 22 de enero de 2026. Aproximadamente la mitad de los paneles originales se restauraron el 20 de febrero de 2026. Tras una serie de fallos de tribunales federales, el Servicio de Parques Nacionales completó el reemplazo de los paneles interpretativos originales por una nueva exposición el 15 de julio de 2026.
Dónde: La Casa del Presidente, 600 Market Street, Filadelfia, PA
Conocida como la cuna de la democracia estadounidense, Filadelfia Parque Histórico Nacional de la Independencia (INHP) sits on the site where many of the seminal events that formed the fledgling nation took place, as it eventually gained its footing as a global leader of democratic ideals.
In addition to Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell Center (see above), the expansive park features close to 20 other attractions, including the newly re-opened Primer Banco de los Estados Unidos.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Certain INHP attractions open seasonally or have limited public hours. Plot out your visit ahead of time by checking Sitio web oficial del INHP, o dirígete a la Centro de visitantes Independence at 6th & Market streets to see which sites are open. No se lo pierda: Taking a stroll or having a picnic at Plaza Washington parque, one of William Penn’s original five squares
Dónde: Independence National Historic Park, 1 N. Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA
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First Bank of the United States, 120 S. 3rd Street, Filadelfia, PA
Washington Square, 210 W. Washington Square, Filadelfia, PA
Iglesia de Cristo was the first parish of the Church of England in Pennsylvania, operating as a house of worship for prominent early Americans including George Washington, Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin. Absalom Jones would later be ordained here as the nation’s first Episcopal afroamericano priest.
Colonial America broke with the Church of England here when Christ Church members committed the treasonous act of crossing out the king’s name on the church’s copy of the Book of Common Prayer on July 4, 1776.
Ideal para: Exploring stunning architecture and learning about the church’s connection to America’s camino a la democracia. Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Cementerio de la Iglesia de Cristo — the final resting place of many of the nation’s first history makers, including Franklin himself — is a short walk from Christ Church.
Dónde: Iglesia de Cristo, 20 N. American Street, Filadelfia, PA
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Christ Church Burial Ground, 340 N. 5th Street, Filadelfia, PA
Dedicado a las cuatro páginas más críticas de la historia de América, el National Constitution Center takes a deep dive into what “We the People” truly means.
Museum-goers can explore exhibits and artifacts, view an original copy of the Bill of Rights, walk among 42 life-size bronze statues of the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787, and learn more about the Constitutional amendments that ended slavery (13th Amendment) and granted the right to vote to Black men (15th Amendment) and some women (19th Amendment).
Ideal para: A deep dive into the Constitution’s history and legacy No se lo pierda: Checking out the attraction’s newest galleries: America’s Founding and Governing the Nation
Dónde: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Filadelfia, PA
La historia de la Guerra de la Independencia se cuenta a través de relatos personales. Museum of the American Revolution delves into the world-changing conflict through immersive exhibits and an unmatched collection of relics — including weapons, documents, personal items and works of art.
With powerful films, digital touchscreens and historical vignettes, the museum recreates the drama surrounding the country’s climactic birth. See the institution’s signature artifact — Tienda de guerra de George Washington, which served as his shelter, battlefield home, strategic meeting place and office headquarters — inside the site’s theater.
Ideal para: Revolutionary history beyond the battles Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Check the museum’s sitio web oficial for the latest information on current exhibits and programming.
Dónde: Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd Street, Filadelfia, PA
Fundada en 1976, la innovadora African American Museum in Philadelphia was the first institution built by a major U.S. city to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage and culture of people of African descent in America.
The museum’s permanent exhibit, Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776-1876, takes a bold look at early African Americans and their oft-unheralded impact in the nation’s founding, while visiting and rotating exhibits examine contemporary racial, societal, economic and cultural issues surrounding diasporic Africans.
Ideal para: Un análisis más completo de la historia de Estados Unidos Lo que debes saber antes de ir: AAMP rotates exhibits and programming regularly, so check el sitio web para ver qué hay.
Dónde: El African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Filadelfia, PA
Viaje a través de 360 años de historia judía en Estados Unidos en el Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, which is filled with more than 1,200 artifacts and documents, 2,500 images, 30 original films, and 13 interactive media displays — all free to visit (with suggested donation).
The experience delivers rich tales that trace the path of the nation’s Jewish diaspora from struggling immigrants to integral citizens.
No se lo pierda: Snapping a selfie with Deborah Kass’ cheeky OY/YO escultura installed outside of the museum entrance Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The museum also hosts rotating ticketed exhibitions and programming, so check el sitio web oficial ahead of a visit.
Dónde: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East, Filadelfia, PA
Una de las calles residenciales continuamente habitadas más antiguas de América, Callejón de Elfreth is a charming 400-foot cobblestone walk lined with 32 quaint private households — once inhabited by figures like Dolly Madison, Betsy Ross and Stephen Girard and still occupied by everyday Philadelphians — built between 1720 and 1830.
While closely surrounded by a modern city, the alleyway preserves three centuries of evolution through old-fashioned flower boxes, shutters, Flemish bond brickwork and other architectural details.
No se lo pierda: The pair of adjacent circa-1755 homes now operating as the Museo del Callejón de Elfreth Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Pick up timed tour tickets in person at the museum and mark your calendar for two annual events when residents open their doors to the public: the first Saturday in December and Fete Day in June.
Dónde: Elfreth's Alley, 124-126 Elfreth's Alley, Filadelfia, PA
Another of Penn’s original squares, Franklin Square offers a bevy of modern outdoor fun. Take a mini-tour of Philadelphia as you putt-putt through scale models of iconic landmarks at Philly Mini Golf o disfrute de un paseo nostálgico en Carrusel Parx Liberty - un homenaje al patrimonio carruselero de Filadelfia.
There’s also a fuente grande (featuring seasonal shows and nighttime light displays), a burger stand and lots of open space.
Ideal para: Date night or a family outing Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Summer visitors shouldn’t miss the annual Filadelfia Fiesta de los Faroles Chinos, mientras que los viajeros de invierno deberían reservar una visita para explorar el Invierno en Franklin Square programación.
Dónde: Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th Street, Filadelfia, PA
La fabricante de banderas más famosa de Estados Unidos recibe a los invitados en su taller de tapicería del siglo XVIII, que forma parte de la diminuta vivienda que hoy es el Casa de Betsy Ross museum, where visitors can enjoy programs, storytelling and activities to learn about Ross’ life and legend.
Visit the seamstress’ bedroom, kitchen, courtyard, fabrication studio and basement (filled with displays about her house and history). Self-guided tours come with general admission or add an audio tour for a few dollars more.
Ideal para: A deep dive into Betsy’s history No se lo pierda: Seeing the mesa de costura Betsy may have used to stitch the very first American flag, now part of the museum’s permanent collection
Dónde: Casa Betsy Ross, 239 Arch Street, Filadelfia, PA
Un fijo en Old City Desde el año 2000, el Museo Nacional de la Libertad’s galleries and exhibits spark dialogue and encourage visitors to engage with some of the most meaningful topics of our time — from liberty and equality to critical thinking and the value of collaboration.
The museum’s eight galleries showcase rotating interactive exhibits alongside works of contemporary art, all surrounded by stories of 2,000 changemakers like Jackie Robinson, Nelson Mandela and Malala Yousafzai.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The museum changes exhibitions annually, so check the sitio web oficial para ver qué hay. No se lo pierda: The 21-foot Llama de la Libertad glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly and an exact replica of the Liberty Bell, both part of the museum’s permanent collection.
Dónde: Museo Nacional de la Libertad, 321 Chestnut Street, Filadelfia, PA
An abandoned 19th-century bank in Old City has been transformed into an immersive, six-story work of art called Ministerio del Sobrecogimiento, con instalaciones interactivas, paisajes sonoros envolventes y mucho más.
En el interior, los visitantes pueden intentar hacer una falsificación, sentir una exhalación gigantesca mientras se encuentran debajo de una nariz enorme o perseguir estrellas en un mural que ocupa toda la sala y que responde a las interacciones humanas. La artista internacional y mente creativa detrás de esta experiencia artística transformadora, Meg Saligman, colaboró con más de 100 artistas para crear esta obra monumental.
Ideal para: Horas de asombro y maravilla Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Hidden rooms and secret spots abound.
Dónde: Ministerio del Asombro, 27 N. 3rd Street, Filadelfia, Pensilvania
Una de las mayores y más reconocidas instituciones artísticas del país, la Philadelphia Museum of Art se eleva majestuosamente desde la cabeza del Parque Benjamin Franklin.
Inside are vast collections, including Renaissance, impressionist and modern and contemporary galleries featuring works from van Gogh, Manet, Cassatt, Duchamp, Dalí and Picasso, plus rotating exhibitions and tons of special programming.
Meanwhile, outside are views of the museum’s stunning Greek Revival architecture, the one-acre Sculpture Garden and, of course, its staircase made famous by Rocky Balboa (see below).
Ideal para: Seemingly endless exploration of world-class art and artifacts Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Consulte el sitio web oficial for designated pay-what-you-wish days, typically the first Sunday of each month.
Dónde: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Filadelfia, PA
Junto con una visita a la Liberty Bell (véase más arriba) y Pat's King of Steaks (véase más abajo), uno de los experiencias más emblemáticas de Filadelfia is running up the legendary Escalones rocosos fronting the East Terrace entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Race up the 72 stairs just as Sylvester Stallone famosamente hizo in the 1976 film and celebrate by spinning around with your fists in the air. Then snag a selfie with the eight-foot bronze Estatua de Rocky en la parte superior.
Ideal para: An iconic Philly photo op No se lo pierda: Learning about the real-life inspiration for Rocky at the Joe Frazier statue at the foot of the steps
Dónde: Rocky Steps, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Filadelfia, PA
En casa, en la primera ciudad estadounidense en exponer sus creaciones, la Benjamin Franklin Parkway's Rodin Museum houses the largest public collection of Auguste Rodin’s works outside of Paris, including 20 of the French master’s sculptures, plus exhibits highlighting drawings, paintings and academic studies.
El museo Jardines al aire libre sculpture collection includes more masterpieces, like La Edad de Bronce, a bronze cast of El pensador and one of only three original casts of Las puertas del infierno in North America.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The museum offers pay-what-you-wish entry, while the gardens are free and open to the public. No se lo pierda: Seasonal happenings like the Rodin Garden Bar and pop-up programming
Dónde: Rodin Museum, 2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Filadelfia, PA
La galería del Barnes Foundation (dating back to 1961, and on the Parkway since 2012) holds one of the world’s most important collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modernist paintings by renowned artists like Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, van Gogh, Matisse, Rousseau, Degas, Rubens, Gauguin, Goya, Manet and Monet.
The museum also showcases American paintings and decorative arts, metalwork, African sculpture, and Indigenous textiles, jewelry and ceramics — all presented in philanthropist and lifelong Philadelphian Albert C. Barnes’ distinctive and specific arrangements.
No se lo pierda: Taking one of the Barnes’ tours to learn more about the collection’s history Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The museum’s mobile guide, Enfoque Barnes, allows visitors to use their smartphones to instantly access info about works of art.
Dónde: Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Filadelfia, PA
Uno de los principales museos científicos del país -y uno de los más antiguos, ya que data de 1824-. The Franklin Institute specializes in how science affects every aspect of daily life.
Regular rotating special exhibitions add to the museum’s appeal, in addition to beloved hands-on permanent exhibits like Your Brain, Sir Isaac’s Loft, Amazing Machine, Franklin Air Show, Wondrous Space, the Baldwin 60000 steam locomotive, the iconic Giant Heart, the Planetario Fels and mesmerizing four-story Foucault’s Pendulum.
No se lo pierda: Snapping a photo with the museum’s namesake at the Monumento Nacional a Benjamin Franklin Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Se requieren entradas for entry. Spending some time sightseeing in Philly? The Franklin Institute is one of the sites included in the City Pass, offering access to three to five attractions at a big discount.
Dónde: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street, Filadelfia, PA
El museo de historia natural más antiguo de América, el Parkway's Academia de Ciencias Naturales de la Universidad de Drexel, was founded way back in 1812. Today, visitors can meet live animals and see three continents of wildlife in their natural habitats, as well as enjoy a myriad of exciting rotating visiting exhibitions.
But the institution’s centerpiece is Sala de los Dinosaurios, complete with 30 different species of dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles, a fossil preparation lab, a dig site and a fully reconstructed 42-foot Tyrannosaurus rex.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Save money when you buy your tickets online ahead of a visit. No se lo pierda: Checking out the museum’s event calendar to see the most up-to-date programming
Dónde: The Academy of Natural Sciences de la Universidad de Drexel, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Filadelfia, PA
La que fuera la prisión más famosa y cara del mundo, la enorme Eastern State Penitentiary operated from 1829 to 1970 and introduced Americans to the concept of prison as a reform (penitentiary for “penance”) tool.
Today, the site — which once housed notorious criminals like Al Capone and Willie Sutton — offers self-guided tours that explore the attraction’s history, along with modern social justice issues that surround incarceration.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Take an audio tour, a guide-led tour or a self-guided tour, included with admission. No se lo pierda: If your visit brings you in the fall, be sure to experience the site’s popular Halloween Nights immersive haunted house experience.
Dónde: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Filadelfia, PA
Joining the cavalcade of world-renowned art institutions along Philly’s version of the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Jardines Calder opened on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in September 2025.
Este nuevo destino cultural cuenta con un edificio de metal reflectante de 1.672 metros cuadrados que alberga una galería donde se exhibe una selección rotativa de obras de artistas originarios de Filadelfia Alexander Calder’s obras maestras —entre las que se incluyen móviles, estables, esculturas y pinturas—. El edificio está rodeado de un paisaje similar a una pradera llena de árboles. Se requiere entrada.
Estilo: A peaceful place, perfect for mindful meandering Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Calder Gardens cierra todos los martes y miércoles.
Dónde: Jardines Calder, 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Filadelfia, PA
Filadelfia City Hall — once the tallest building in the world — has served as city headquarters since 1901 and remains the world’s largest municipal building and masonry structure.
The elaborate 14.5-acre site features over 250 exterior sculptures — including the statue of William Penn (the tallest statue atop any building on earth) above the clock tower.
On the western-facing apron, Parque Dilworth is the hall’s “front yard” with tree groves, benches, cafes, a spray fountain and an ice-skating rink in winter.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Toma un ground-level tour to explore the art and architecture of City Hall. No se lo pierda: Getting a bird’s-eye view of the city from the Plataforma de observación del Tower Tour
Dónde: City Hall, 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Filadelfia, PA
Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street, Filadelfia, PA
Diagonal a la City Hall, la Plaza John F. Kennedy recibe su apodo - AMOR Parque - de la icónica obra de Robert Indiana AMOR estatua that sits within the space (one of Philly’s most Instagrammable spots, particularly for couples).
Serving as the grand entrance to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the park features a Centro de visitantes, El parque cuenta con una fuente iluminada, jardines, un gran césped y muchos rincones para sentarse o disfrutar de un almuerzo al aire libre. En invierno, AMOR El parque se transforma en el entrañable estilo bávaro Pueblo navideño.
Ideal para: A LOVE-ly Philly photo op Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Don’t be surprised if you happen upon a wedding. The iconic spot hosts ceremonies seasonally each Wednesday from March through November.
Dónde: LOVE Park, calles 15th y Arch, Filadelfia, PA
Across Penn Square from City Hall, the massive Norman cathedral-style Templo masónico has stood tall since 1873. The imposing structure is no church, but the Grand Lodge headquarters of the Freemasons of Pennsylvania, with 14th-century roots and a membership that included Benjamin Franklin and George Washington — whose statues stand outside its entrance.
Hour-long guided tours highlight the ornate interior’s wondrous Renaissance-, Egyptian-, Moorish- and Corinthian-influenced architecture, plus its impressive artwork collection and a museum displaying Masonic artifacts dating back to the American Revolution.
Ideal para: Seeing stunning architecture and hearing historic tales Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The National Historic Landmark has limited days and hours of operation. Check online antes de irte.
Dónde: Templo Masónico, 1 N. Broad Street, Filadelfia, PA
Since 1893, Reading Terminal Market — one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most beloved public markets — has offered a smorgasbord of dining choices from restaurants, bakeries, ice creameries and delis, for dine-in or takeout.
The bustling food hall offers over 80 vendors serving up tastes from scores of cuisines including hoagies, cheesesteaks, Cajun fare, Italian dishes, Middle Eastern favorites, Filipino classics, sushi, fresh produce and plenty of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch specialties.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Head to the popular market early on weekday mornings to experience the quietest time and shortest waits. Estilo: Tanta comida deliciosa y tan poco tiempo
Dónde: Reading Terminal Market, 51 N. 12th Street, Filadelfia, PA
Una de las instituciones científicas más famosas de la ciudad es el Museo Mütter en Centro de la ciudad (part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia), established to help the public understand the mysteries of the human body and treatment of disease.
Among the museum’s “disturbingly informative” collection (many not for the faint of heart) are a tumor removed from President Grover Cleveland, the death cast of conjoined twins Chang and Eng, tissue samples from John Wilkes Booth, and slices of Albert Einstein’s brain.
Ideal para: Seeing the evolution of American medicine Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Due to the graphic nature of some exhibits, families should note that the museum recommends visitors be at least 10 years old.
Dónde: Museo Mütter, 19 S. 22nd Street, Filadelfia, PA
El primer museo de arte y la primera escuela de arte del país, el Academia de Bellas Artes de Pensilvania ha sido uno de los centros artísticos más importantes de Filadelfia desde 1805.
The museum’s Frank Furness-designed Historic Landmark Building remains one of the finest surviving examples of Victorian Gothic architecture in the Americas.
Inside, the permanent collection spans a range of media from well-known artists — like Winslow Homer, Kehinde Wiley, Jacob Lawrence, Thomas Eakins, Mary Cassatt and more — including paintings, sculpture and works on paper.
No se lo pierda: Artist Gilbert Stuart’s famous Lansdowne Portrait of George Washington Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Check the museum’s sitio oficial to see what’s currently on exhibition.
Dónde: Academia de Bellas Artes de Pensilvania, 118-128 N. Broad Street, Filadelfia, PA
En 1751, Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond founded Pennsylvania Hospital to treat Philadelphia’s poorest residents, free of charge. Their legacy lives on at the nation’s oldest hospital — now with a newly opened museum on the historic campus.
En Museo del Hospital de Pensilvania, opened in 2026, transforma el Edificio Pine en una serie de galerías que muestran la evolución de la medicina moderna y la larga tradición asistencial del hospital, que ha atendido a pacientes desde la Revolución Americana hasta la actualidad.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Comprar entradas temporizadas en línea antes de tu visita. No se lo pierda: Visitas guiadas y eventos en curso
Dónde: Museo del Hospital de Pensilvania, 800 Spruce Street, Filadelfia, PA
Para muchos, no hay paseo más Philly que un recorrido por magníficas Rittenhouse Square — another of Penn’s five original squares and the centerpiece of the chic mismo nombre barrio.
The Beaux-Arts-style diagonal wheel-and-spoke walkways and central oval are filled with ample benches, manicured lawns, shady trees and historic sculptures.
Named for astronomer and clockmaker David Rittenhouse, the family-friendly park remains one of the most lovely and peaceful spots in which to paint, read, relax on a park bench or catch up with friends.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The site hosts numerous annual events, so check the calendar para ver qué se viene. No se lo pierda: Checking out the array of arte público throughout the square
Dónde: Rittenhouse Square, 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, Filadelfia, PA
En Sendero del río Schuylkill — a 30-mile uninterrupted recreational path popular with bicyclists, runners, hikers and amblers — runs along the Schuylkill River from Center City to Montgomery County.
The trail passes by famous sites like Boathouse Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. One of the most beautiful spots along the trail is Paseo marítimo de Schuylkill Banks, Un camino de hormigón de 4,5 metros de ancho y 3.000 metros de largo que cumple las normas ADA y que sobresale por encima del río, proporcionando una conexión entre Locust Street y el puente de South Street.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: When finished, the trail will hug the entire 120 miles of the Schuylkill River from its headwaters in Schuylkill County to its confluence with the Delaware River. No se lo pierda: Views from the stunning Christian to Crescent cable-stayed connector bridge
Dónde: Varios lugares, incluido el paseo marítimo Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk, S. 25th & Locust streets, Filadelfia, PA
Warm weather waterfront oasis Parque del puerto de Spruce Street is a popular spring-to-fall destination on the Delaware River.
The buzzy park features a boardwalk with concessions, food trucks, giant board games, a beer garden, a cocktail bar, a performance stage, weekend craft markets and more.
But the highlight is the numerous spaces to just chill — in Adirondack chairs overlooking the waterfront, in flat-bottomed net lounges above the river or in the woodsy cove featuring a hundred cozy tree-slung hammocks under thousands of LED lights.
Ideal para: Riverside relaxation Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Spruce Street Harbor Park is free to visit with pay-as-you-go activities and concessions.
Dónde: Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Filadelfia, PA
Ya sea en verano o en invierno, póngase los cordones en Independence Blue Cross RiverRink, a seasonal park along the Paseo marítimo del río Delaware offering beachy vibes and roller skating during Summerfest and holiday festivities and ice skating at Winterfest.
The riverside space also features a double-decker carousel, a 60-foot Ferris wheel (with soaring views of the river and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge), mini-golf, a bustling midway with boardwalk games, and plenty of fair treats like fried Tastykakes, cheesesteaks y patatas fritas con cangrejo, y un bar de cócteles.
Ideal para: Date night or family fun Lo que debes saber antes de ir: It’s free to visit the RiverRink, with pay-as-you-go activities and concessions.
Dónde: Independence Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Filadelfia, PA
Dive into Philly’s maritime history at the Independence Seaport Museum, where you can climb aboard and explore two vessels docked in the Delaware along Penn's Landing — the 19th-century Navy Cruiser USS Olympia (el buque de guerra de acero más antiguo del país) y el de la Segunda Guerra Mundial USS Becuna (un submarino Balao de 300 pies).
The museum holds one of North America’s largest maritime collections, featuring more than 25,000 artifacts across a half-dozen hands-on exhibits including a working boat shop and a collection of large-scale model ships.
Ideal para: Understanding the Delaware River’s role in Philly history Lo que debes saber antes de ir: A self-guided tour of the Olympia comes with general admission, while a visit on the Becuna requires an additional purchase.
Dónde: Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Filadelfia, PA
Sereno parque de 600 pies de largo Muelle de Race Street on the Delaware River waterfront features two levels of recreational space, including a 12-foot-high multi-tiered seating area for picnics, yoga classes or just watching the tide roll in.
Next door is Muelle de la calle Cherry, un bullicioso espacio público de uso mixto interior-exterior, que alberga estudios de artistas, un mercado y alfresco refreshments at the pier end’s patio café.
The attractions both offer absolutely transcendent views of the Philly skyline, the majestic river and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Both piers are stops along the four-mile Sendero del río Delaware. No se lo pierda: Check out Cherry Street Pier’s calendario de eventos to see the latest offerings.
Dónde: Muelle de Race Street, Race Street & N. Columbus Boulevard, Filadelfia, PA
Muelle de Cherry Street, 121 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Filadelfia, PA
Two million gallons of water and thousands of aquatic animals — including two hippos and the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast — lie just across the Delaware River at Acuario Aventura, uno de los los mejores acuarios de EE.UU.
Feel like you are one with the sea creatures at the Reino Oceánico exhibit, a 760,000-gallon tank of sharks, sea turtles, stingrays and schooling fish with viewing windows the size of movie screens.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The daily programa de actos — like hippo feeding time — is posted at the ticket check-in. No se lo pierda: Holidays and acontecimientos especiales at the aquarium
Dónde: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ
Visit the country’s most decorated combat vessel — the Acorazado New Jersey — docked just across the Delaware River in Camden, now serving as a floating museum ship.
Built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, the eight-decade-old 887-foot, 45,000-ton gunboat offers guided tours and interactive exhibits displaying artifacts of the ship’s active past (from World War II to Korea to Vietnam to the Gulf War) and the impressive 16-inch turret, where 2,700-pound shells were fired at targets up to 23 miles away.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The attraction offers numerous ways to experience the site, from self-guided tours to immersive overnight stays. No se lo pierda: For an additional cost, see what it feels like to fire a saluting gun.
Dónde: Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ
Mosaicked from floor to ceiling in handmade tiles, international folk art, reclaimed bicycle tires and more by late artist Isaiah Zagar, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Museum and Magic Gardens Studio brillan con una creatividad sin límites.
One of Philly’s most popular urban public art installations, the museum spans half a city block along famous South Street y cuenta con dos galerías interiores y un inolvidable jardín de esculturas. A una milla de distancia, el antiguo espacio de trabajo de Zagar representa su mayor obra maestra, tres veces el tamaño del museo insignia.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Echa un vistazo a la site’s calendar for tour times and special events. No se lo pierda: Keep your eyes peeled for hundreds of Zagar’s mosaics across the city.
Dónde: Museo Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street, Filadelfia, PA
Estudio Magic Gardens, 1002 Watkins Street, Filadelfia, PA
Down (and around) South 9th Street is Sur de Filadelfia’s Italian Market, el mercado de bordillos de renombre internacional que se hizo famoso cuando Sylvester Stallone galopó a través de en Rocky.
Decades-old family-owned groceries, butcheries, fishmongers, fromageries and confectionaries line blocks of awning-covered sidewalks between Fitzwater Street and Wharton Street.
Italian immigrants established this open-air marketplace in the early 1900s, but the historic strip — America’s oldest street market — now reflects the neighborhood’s modern multicultural makeup, offering Mexican, Vietnamese, African and Korean eats alongside Italian restaurants, bakeries and cafés.
No se lo pierda: Casa México de Premio James Beard ganadora Cristina Martínez, entre many other can’t-miss eats. Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Not sure where to start? Take a one-and-a-half-hour community-led tour with Nuestras visitas al mercado, que se ofrecen todo el año en inglés, español o vietnamita.
Dónde: Italian Market, 919 S. 9th Street, Filadelfia, PA
No se puede visitar Filadelfia sin eating at least one cheesesteak. How about two?
Across the street from each other in East Passyunk, ...encontrar a los famosos y amistosos rivales del cheesesteak... Pat's King of Steaks y Geno's Steaks, both open 24/7.
Pat’s is still owned by the legendary Olivieri family, whose eponymous founder invented the steak sandwich in 1933. Geno’s opened up across the pointed intersection in 1966 — slinging thinly sliced rib-eye under a cacophony of neon lights — and a historic rivalry was born.
Ideal para: Trying a cheesesteak from both spots and choosing your cheesesteak champion. Lo que debes saber antes de ir: When you order, it’s important to clarify which cheese you’d like (Whiz, provolone or American) and whether or not you’d like onions (wit’ or wit’ out). For example: I’ll take one Whiz wit’.
Dónde: Pat's King of Steaks, 1237 E. Passyunk Avenue, Filadelfia, PA
Geno's Steaks, 1219 S. 9th Street, Filadelfia, PA
El jardín botánico más antiguo de Norteamérica, Jardín de Bartram (dating back to 1728), first belonged to Quaker John Bartram, Sr. (self-taught botanist to King George III), who cultivated and sold plant specimens from North America to European aristocrats.
Originally seasonal fishing grounds for the Indigenous Lenape, the free-to-access site in Southwest Philly’s Kingsessing neighborhood includes the 18th-century Bartram family house, a 17-acre meadow, a greenhouse, a dock with a boathouse, and an array of naturalistic, woodland and formal gardens.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Runners, cyclists and hikers also love the garden’s scenic mile-long Sendero de la Milla de Bartram. No se lo pierda: The hand-carved stone cider mill hiding in plain site near the waterfront
Dónde: Jardín de Bartram, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Filadelfia, PA
Escape the city bustle for a tranquil retreat at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre John Heinz en Tinicum, the largest freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania.
The country’s first urban wildlife refuge spans 1000 acres with 10 miles of trails, offering an endless array of outdoor activities to enjoy from hiking, biking, running and walking to canoeing and fishing.
The refuge also provides respite for tired and hungry birds migrating along the Atlantic flyway, which means birdwatchers have a constantly rotating list of avians to spy.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The refuge is free to visit daily from sunrise to sunset. No se lo pierda: Up-close views of wildlife from the site’s observation tower and boardwalks
Dónde: Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre John Heinz en Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Filadelfia, PA
Dr. Fred Simeone’s impressive collection of racing cars like Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, Bugattis, Porsches and Aston Martins, and muscle cars like Corvettes and Mustangs, led to the creation of Southwest Philadelphia’s Museo del Automóvil de la Fundación Simeone, one of the world’s greatest collections of historic racing cars.
La colección cuenta con más de 75 vehículos históricos (y sencillamente geniales), además de exposiciones temporales que muestran la historia de los autos deportivos y de carreras, y una amplia colección de automóviles biblioteca.
Ideal para: Aficionados a los autos No se lo pierda: De vuelta al museo en un Día de demostraciones
Dónde: Museo del Automóvil de la Fundación Simeone, 6825-31 Norwitch Drive, Filadelfia, PA
El primer jardín zoológico de América y una de las principales organizaciones conservacionistas, el Philadelphia Zoo is home to nearly 1,300 animals, from African lions to Western gorillas to golden tamarins, including many rare and endangered species.
Highlights across the dozen exposiciones interesantes are Big Cat Falls, Outback Outpost, Water is Life and the newly renovated Francis J. Carey Bear Country. Plus, grab a bite at the many onsite eateries and add on a guided tour or behind-the-scenes experience.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Heads up! Don’t be surprised to see a big cat, primate or bear walking overhead through Zoo360’s mesh-enclosed pathways, the world’s first animal travel and exploration trail system. No se lo pierda: Check out the zoo’s attraction’s page for extras and add-ons.
Dónde: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Filadelfia, PA
Los casi 140 años Penn Museum at the University of Pennsylvania exhibits over 1 million relics and works of art from around the globe, including art and artifacts from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Greco-Roman World, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Items on display include Sumerian cuneiform clay tablets (some of the world’s oldest writing), 4,500-year-old jewelry from a Mesopotamian queen and the massive 3,000-year-old Sphinx of Ramses II.
No se lo pierda: The newly opened Native American galería explores “the political, religious, linguistic and artistic self-determination” of America’s Indigenous peoples. Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Consulte el calendario del museo for the latest talks, tours and programs.
Dónde: Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Filadelfia, PA
También situado en el campus West Philadelphia de la Universidad de Pensilvania, el Instituto de Arte Contemporáneo (ICA) is a free-admission art museum founded in 1963 that’s been instrumental in showcasing the work of underrepresented, emerging and under-recognized artists.
Luminaries on display here over the years include Robert Mapplethorpe and Cy Twombly, museum debuts by Laurie Anderson and Robert Indiana, and Andy Warhol’s first-ever solo exhibit (which nearly caused a small riot).
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Presented in kunsthalle estilo, el ICA no alberga ninguna colección permanente, lo que significa que cada visita aporta una experiencia nueva. No se lo pierda: Artist talks and community reset workshops
Dónde: Instituto de Arte Contemporáneo, 118 S. 36th Street, Filadelfia, PA
En el interior Parque Fairmount’s Memorial Hall (constructed for the 1876 Centennial), the Please Touch Museum (opened during the 1976 Bicentennial) offers kids two floors of interactive zones — like Fairytale Garden and River Adventures — among two dozen permanent and rotating exhibitions where kids are invited to touch everything.
Looking for a great place to celebrate holidays? The museum — voted one of the best children’s museums in the U.S. — has events for everything from Earth Day to Pride to Halloween.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The site offers regular “Play Without Boundaries” events with dimmer lights and sounds for children with sensory challenges. No se lo pierda: Taking a whirl on the restored 115-year-old carousel and checking out the 20-by-40-foot scale model of the 1876 World’s Fair
Dónde: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Filadelfia, PA
Tucked into West Fairmount Park, the Centro Cultural Japonés Shofuso boasts stunning grounds, gardens, a tiered waterfall and a koi pond underneath its signature decades-old weeping cherry tree.
Visitors must purchase entradas temporizadas to visit the namesake Shofuso building — a post-World War II gift of peace to America from Japan, modeled after a traditional 17th-century Japanese house.
The site also hosts exhibitions, classes and annual festivals, like the Children’s Day Festival during AAPI Heritage Month.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The site is one of the best places in Philadelphia to see blooming cherry blossoms each spring alongside the anual Festival Subaru del Cerezo en Flor de Filadelfia. Estilo: Like visiting Japan without the 16-hour flight
Dónde: Centro Cultural Japonés Shofuso, Horticultural Drive y Lansdowne Drive, Filadelfia, PA
Uno de los parques urbanos más grandes del país, de 2.052 acres. Parque Fairmount spans both sides of the Schuylkill River from Boathouse Row to East Falls and West Philadelphia to Strawberry Mansion.
The park features a near-endless list of attractions and experiences, including: historic sites (Encantos del parque y Cementerio de Laurel Hill); museums (the Please Touch Museum and the Museo del Ferrocarril Subterráneo); live entertainment (the Centro de música Dell y Centro Highmark Mann de Artes Escénicas); and outdoor recreation (athletic fields, Búsqueda en las copas de los árboles y la Centro Ecuestre), plus miles and miles of trails.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Consulte nuestro extensive guide to help you make the most of a visit to Fairmount Park. No se lo pierda: Ver Meseta de Belmont’s stunning views or riding down the wooden slide at Parque infantil Smith Memorial
Dónde: Varios lugares, entre ellos Belmont Plateau, 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive, Filadelfia, PA
Connect with nature without leaving the city in Parque del Valle de Wissahickon’s 2,000 forested acres, perfect for hiking, cycling, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding and mindful meanderings.
The sparkly Wissahickon schist bedrock along the same-named creek provides the foundation for more than 50 miles of trails that range from ruggedly steep to gentle rolling hills.
Traverse the length of the park on Forbidden Drive, a five-mile, mostly flat, packed gravel trail offering great creekside views.
No se lo pierda: En Puente Thomas Mill — located near the park’s Bell’s Mill entrance — is the last remaining covered bridge in any major American city. Estilo: I can’t believe I’m still in the city!
Dónde: Parque Wissahickon Valley, Valley Green Road, Filadelfia, PA
Located along scenic Kelly Drive, Boathouse Row’s picturesque collection of 19th-century boathouses lines the east bank of the Schuylkill River, setting it aglow with dazzling LED lights once night falls. Each building of the National Historic Landmark still hosts a local rowing club, whose members frequently practice on the river.
A prime spot for running, rock climbing, cycling and outdoor recreation, Kelly Drive runs alongside the river from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Lincoln Drive.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Los visitantes pueden alquilar bicicletas, tomar un refrigerio, llenar una botella de agua y utilizar las instalaciones de Centro recreativo Lloyd Hall. No se lo pierda: Public arte along Kelly Drive, including a statue of its namesake, rower John B. Kelly
Dónde: Boathouse Row, 1 Boathouse Row, Filadelfia, PA
Head to Philly’s leafy Noroeste to discover 20 historic homes, museums and green spaces that tell the story of Germantown histórico. Start your visit at the new Germantown Visitor Center, located within the Sociedad Histórica de Germantown.
Highlights include: the well-preserved 16th-century Sitio histórico de la Casa Johnson, a once crucial stop on the Ferrocarril subterráneo; the six-acre estate surrounding Cliveden, the location of the Battle of Germantown; and Wyck, home to the oldest rose garden in the country still growing in its original design.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The consortium has an active calendar of events, so check it out to see what’s happening ahead of your visit. No se lo pierda: Stopping by the Casa Blanca de Germantown, part of Independence National Historic Park (see above)
Dónde: Sociedad Histórica de Germantown, 5501 Germantown Avenue, Filadelfia, Pensilvania.
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Sitio histórico Johnson House, 6306 Germantown Avenue, Filadelfia, PA
Wyck, 6026 Germantown Avenue, Filadelfia, PA
Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Filadelfia, PA
Designado Arboreto Oficial del Estado de Pensilvania en 1988, Arboreto y jardines de Morris’ stunning 166-acre horticulture haven in beautiful Chestnut Hill offers tall trees, bountiful blossoms and gorgeous green spaces.
The attraction features more than 13,000 labeled plants and trees of over 2,500 types, including some of the oldest and rarest in the region.
Highlights include: the 19th-century Rosaleda, the eight-sided Victorian glass fernery, the creekside Dawn Redwoods and the whimsical miniature Garden Railway, a favorite with the littles.
No se lo pierda: The 450-foot-long and 50-foot-high Aventura en los árboles canopy walk and the site’s towering signature trees. Estilo: Blissfully tranquil
Dónde: Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Filadelfia, PA
The difficult 1777-1778 winter the Continental Army spent in Valley Forge went down as one of the Revolutionary War’s most trying periods.
Hoy, Valley Forge National Historical Park rinde homenaje a los que acamparon aquí, con monumentos y estatuas que salpican el recinto, junto con lugares emblemáticos como las cabañas reconstruidas de los soldados, la cabaña del General Washington, la cabaña del General Washington y la cabaña del General Washington. sede original, El Arco conmemorativo nacional and a Visitor Center that features artifacts from the future first President.
The 3,500-acre park also includes scenic overlooks, picnic areas and miles of recreational trails.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Sign up for a recorrido en tranvía to get a fantastic overview of the site. Estilo: Rolling hills and revolutionary history
Dónde: Valley Forge National Historical Park, 1400 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA
Nombrado el best botanical garden by Fodor’s and repeatedly earning top rankings in USA Today’s Premios 10Best Reader's Choice, Pierre du Pont tranquilo oasis hortícola showcases nearly 10,000 varieties of plants among its indoor and outdoor grounds.
Longwood reimaginado: Una nueva experiencia de jardín recently transformed 17 acres of the facility’s core conservatory.
In addition to its picturesque plantscapes, whimsical woodlands and special exhibits, the gardens offer spectacular Espectáculos en fuentes iluminadas and elaborate seasonal installations like Orchid Extravaganza and Navidad en Longwood.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Entradas temporizadas are required for entry to the gardens. No se lo pierda: Finding inspiration at the site’s Jardín de ideas and seeing the stunning Water Lily Court in full bloom
Dónde: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA
Uno de Delaware County’s last working farms, Linvilla Orchards is a 300-acre year-round family farmstead where visitors can pick-your-own seasonal fruits and vegetables; meet barnyard animals; cast a line into Orchard Lake; play a round of mini-golf; enjoy a hay, pony or train ride; and even buy fresh baked pies.
Stop by the daily farmers market, or enjoy seasonal events like fall’s Pumpkinland and Christmas Around the Farm’s holiday gift market.
No se lo pierda: El sitio Cervecería Ship Bottom Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Visiting the attraction is free, with pay-as-you-go activities and concessions.
Dónde: Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA
Los terrenos son tan impresionantes como el arte en el bucólico Brandywine Museum of Art, housed in a renovated 1864 gristmill surrounded by wildflower gardens and the meandering Brandywine River.
Inside, works by lifelong Delaware County resident Andrew Wyeth sit beside other beautifully detailed illustrations, paintings and installations.
Cross the road to visit the Casa y estudio de N.C. Wyeth, the 1922 family home and workspace of Andrew’s father, a National Historic Landmark displaying Colonial Revival architecture, illustration tools and Wyeth relics.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The site recently announced a years-long reimagining and dramatic expansion of its space. No se lo pierda: En N.C. Wyeth Experience, a guided tour that takes visitors off campus to see Wyeth’s largest piece, the 19-by-60-foot Apotheosis of the Family.
Dónde: Brandywine Museum of Art, 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA
Casa y estudio de N.C. Wyeth, Murphy Road, Chadds Ford, Pensilvania
Encantador Bucks County destino para jugar, comprar y comer Pueblo de vendedores ambulantes — voted the best shopping center in the country — welcomes more than 2 million yearly visitors to its 60-plus independent boutiques, specialty shops, wineries and restaurants ringing its 42 landscaped acres.
Stroll the winding brick pathways to browse vintage apparel and local art, take the kids to carnival-style indoor playscape Feria Giggleberry (con su centenario carrusel en funcionamiento), pasar la noche en Posada Golden Plough or enjoy seasonal festivals popping up throughout the year.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Consulte el site’s calendar to see upcoming festivals and events. Estilo: Endless countryside charm
Dónde: Peddler's Village, 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA
Recientemente ha celebrado su centenario, Elmwood Park Zoo es un terreno de 16 acres Montgomery County attraction housing over 100 animal species.
Guests can check out bison, zebras, jaguars, red pandas and otters, plus zoo stars Noah and Reggie, bald eagles who serve as live mascots of the Águilas de Filadelfia.
Families can feed giant giraffes, ride the zoo-themed carousel, and pet goats, sheep, and donkeys in the barn. Grownups can grab a craft beer at the Zoo Brew Bar & Beer Garden.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Bring your pampered pooch along during Dog Days. No se lo pierda: Consulte el site’s calendar for special events like live veterinary exams and breakfast with the animals.
Dónde: Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA
Antigua casa del famoso arqueólogo y ceramista Henry Chapman Mercer, Castillo de Fonthill en Doylestown is an early 20th-century residence-turned-museum displaying Mercer’s massive collection of prints, books and hand-crafted ceramic tiles produced across the property at TileWorks.
The collection — including Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets dating back four millennia and bookcases carrying over 6,000 titles — is spread out among Fonthill’s 44 rooms. As impressive as its relics, the castle-like building features over 200 windows, 32 stairways, 18 fireplaces and 11 bathrooms.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Visitors can view Fonthill on a guided one-hour tour or check the calendar for “meander” days. No se lo pierda: Hands-on visitas — with tile making — are available at The TileWorks.
Dónde: Castillo de Fonthill, 525 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA
The TileWorks, 130 E. Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA
After exploring Mercer’s Fonthill home (see above), explore his vast collection of artifacts at nearby Museo Mercer, divided into themed rooms dedicated to the pre-industrial tools and manual technologies of American life before mechanization.
Mercer founded the museum in 1916 to display his 40,000-piece collection, which includes a whaling boat, a 2,000-year-old whale oil lamp, a Conestoga wagon and an endless array of historic relics from everyday life.
Ideal para: A glimpse at the items early Americans used every day Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The site’s modern gallery space hosts rotating exhibitions.
Dónde: Museo Mercer, 84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA
Just across the street from the Mercer Museum, Pennsylvania impressionist paintings take center stage at the Museo de Arte James A. Michener - nombre del ganador del Premio Pulitzer Bucks County native.
In addition to its impressionist collection, the museum — once home to a 19th-century prison — also features modern and contemporary works, photography, regional crafts and the tranquil Nakashima Reading Room, a memorial to local woodcrafter George Nakashima.
The museum has a robust calendar of visiting exhibitions, so check what’s on before a visit.
Ideal para: Exploring historic and contemporary Pennsylvania art Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Se requieren entradas, except on designated free museum days, typically the second Sunday of each month.
Dónde: Museo de Arte Michener, 138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA
Te diremos cómo llegar, cómo llegar a Sesame Place — the only Sesame Street-themed amusement park in the nation east of California. Come meet the popular television show’s stars like Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo and Abby Cadabby as you enjoy sunny day fun and kid-level thrills at the 16-acre park.
Enjoy 25 rides and attractions, interactive and educational games, daily parades, fireworks, character shows, a water park, and special celebrations like the popular seven-week-long Una Navidad muy peluda.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: As a Certified Autism Center, Sesame Place offers low-sensory spots and an accessibility guide to the entire park. No se lo pierda: Descargar el Sesame Place app to guide your planning and visit.
Dónde: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA
Explore your inner Legomaniac at the 33,000-square-foot Centro Legoland Discovery at Montgomery County’s Plymouth Meeting Mall.
Designed for kids ages 3 to 10, the indoor playground offers a dozen Lego-themed activities and attractions (including Imaginación exprés y la Great Lego Race VR Experience), a 4D cinema, build stations, workshops with master builders, and the Lego Ninjago Training Camp — plus toddler-friendly Duplo Park, a themed café and Lego store.
No se lo pierda: Miniland, with huge miniature recreations of Philly’s most iconic buildings and landmarks created from over 1 million Lego bricks Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Grown-up Lego lovers without children can check the Events page for periodic adult nights.
Dónde: Legoland Discovery Center, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Con más de 450 tiendas y casi 3 millones de metros cuadrados de superficie comercial, King of Prussia, un centro comercial de Simon is one of the largest malls in America and the East Coast’s premier shopping destination, located just a 30-minute drive from Center City.
The retail hotspot welcomes over 22 million visitors each year to a mix of luxury, budget-friendly, national and international brands including anchor stores like Nordstrom and Primark, shops like Tiffany & Co. and Versace, and over 50 opciones para comer.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The site offers ample parking spots (more than 13,000!). Estilo: Shop till you drop.
Dónde: King of Prussia, a Simon Property Mall, 160 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA
Ahora este Así es como se ve un buen rato de Netflix y relax. King of Prussia, a Simon Property Mall ahora alberga uno de los dos únicos Casa Netflix experiencias en el país.
En 100,000-square-foot attraction is a streaming lovers’ paradise with a 250-seat screening theater, four immersive experience rooms, set replicas, merch shops and Netflix-themed games like Miércoles-themed campus-wide quests.
Admission is free with pay-as-you-go food, drink and experiences. Check the sitio oficial before a visit, as the attractions and experiences change regularly.
Ideal para: Los adictos a las series que quieren convertirse en sus personajes favoritos No se lo pierda: Realidad virtual de cuerpo entero para sumergirse por completo en los mundos de Stranger Things, Luna rebelde y Squid Game …. ¡Ay, no!
Dónde: Netflix House Filadelfia, 180 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA
Looking for more museums and attractions? Of course you are.
Across the five-county region, there are dozens more fascinating sites to explore. How about the Antique Ice Tool Museum? The Herr’s Snack Factory Tour? Or the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site?
Consulte nuestro artículo sobre los mejores museos y lugares de interés de Filadelfia. for more than 40 additional spots to explore.
Dónde: Various locations including American Treasure Tour Museum, 1 American Treasure Way, Oaks, PA
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