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PHILADELPHIA, March 23, 2026 – Visit Philadelphia has announced the finalists for Los Liberty Bell, the third-annual awards recognizing the city’s most beloved attractions, businesses and cultural institutions that make Philly, Philly.
Launched in 2024 to coincide with awards season, The Liberty Bells celebrates the region’s most diverse offerings and quintessential vibes, all voted on and chosen by the people who know and love it best. With over 1,300 nominations submitted, this year’s finalists span five nuanced categories, from The History Made Whole Award a En Best Place to Bring Your Out-of-Town Friends.
Ya está abierta la votación en visitphilly.com/libertybells, giving the public the chance to spotlight their favorites and help decide this year’s winners.
”The Liberty Bells remind us that Philadelphians are the city’s best ambassadors,” said Angela Val, president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia. “These nominations come straight from the people who live, work and play here, and that local pride is our secret weapon. There’s incredible energy across the city right now, and these finalists capture that momentum perfectly.”
This year, in a fresh new tweak, winners will be announced live at Visit Philadelphia’s 30th Anniversary Gala on May 14, 2026—a milestone event celebrating three decades of building Greater Philadelphia’s image, driving visitation and strengthening the region’s economy. Finalists will receive exclusive invitations to attend and be recognized alongside civic and industry leaders.
Las categorías y finalistas de los Liberty Bell
The “NEW-ISH” Attraction That We Now Can’t Imagine Philly Without Award
A new-ish place, experience or cultural moment that surprised us — in the best way. New to Philly post-Y2K.
Most Philly Vibes Per Square Foot
A spot that just feels like Philly — from the people to the attitude to the aesthetic
The History Made Whole Award
A project, place or initiative that adds depth and truth to Philadelphia’s story — by centering voices, stories or communities that are too often left out
- La Casa del Presidente: Libertad y esclavitud en la construcción de una nueva nación
- Sociedad Histórica de Pensilvania
- Museum of the American Revolution
The “How Is This Still a Hidden Gem?” Award
An under-the-radar place you almost don’t want to tell people about … but kind of do
Best Place to Bring Your Out-of-Town Friends
A can’t-miss crowd-pleaser that locals swear by when playing tour guide
Cómo votar
Voting for The Liberty Bells is now open. Participants may cast up to one vote in each category per day through April 3, 2026, en visitphilly.com/libertybells. Los ganadores se anunciarán el May 14, 2026, at Visit Philadelphia’s 30th Anniversary Gala and on Visit Philadelphia’s social media channels.
“The Liberty Bells bring Philadelphians together to celebrate what they love most about the city,” said Eric Cortes, senior director of social media at Visit Philadelphia. “People here are incredibly passionate about sharing their favorite spots—whether on social media or with each other. It’s a fun, engaging way to support those places and spotlight the hidden gems they might want to keep to themselves, but can’t help sharing.”
Acerca de Visit Philadelphia:
VISIT PHILADELPHIA® es nuestro nombre y nuestra misión. Como agencia oficial de marketing turístico construimos la imagen del Gran Filadelfia, atraemos visitantes e impulsamos la economía. En Greater En el sitio web oficial de Filadelfia para visitantes, visitphilly.com, los visitantes pueden explorar cosas que hacer, próximos eventos, itinerarios temáticos y paquetes hoteleros.
Fotografías y vídeos impactantes, mapas interactivos e información detallada para los visitantes hacen del sitio web un lugar privilegiado. eficaz herramienta de planificación de viajes. Los visitantes también pueden encontrar mucha inspiración en las redes sociales de Visit Philly Canales.
Nota para los editores: Para ver fotos de alta resolución y material de archivo de alta definición del área metropolitana de Filadelfia, visite la página Sección de fotos y vídeos de visitphilly.com/mediacenter.
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