Check out the area and breathe in the history. That’s what this city’s tourist industry centers on – the Independence Hall and Liberty Bell and all that jazz. Yo! Adrian! #rocky #balboa #philly #museumofart #rockysteps #viewsĪnd of course, Philly is historic. Trang climbing the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The lineups can be long for the museum, but at least visit the outside! There are tons of other museums, putting Philly on par with any city in North America. And of course there’s the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the largest in the US, and the home of the Rocky Steps (and the Rocky Statue), infamous for its role in the Rocky movies. The Mutter Museum is a medical museum of “medical oddities” located at the Pennsylvania College of Physicians and although pretty hyped up and worth it for people interested in medical oddities, we found it a bit overpriced and crowded, but definitely worth seeing for those with interest in what sick things lay inside (a bit of Einstein’s brain is in here). We found it a really fun, fascinating experience and wish we didn’t have to rush out of there so fast to get somewhere else! Truly made me feel a bit like a wide-eyed kid again. The Franklin Institute is a science museum that’s really interactive and although this really appeals to kids, it shouldn’t dissuade adults (even couples like us) from visiting. It’s got a great audio self-tour thats really informative (narrated by Steve Buscemi!) and we especially loved the last exhibit with really topical information on current issues in criminal justice.
Eastern State Penitentiary is a must-do, sort of a non-island-bound Alcatraz of the East. To save a few bucks, take the Philly Phlash which goes on a similar route minus the tour guide with running commentary or good views. You can make a day or two of visiting the sites.
#Philly plash plus
This one is great as it takes you around Philly’s highlights in about 90 minutes (if you don’t get off – plus additional time if you take the “Zoo Loop” to the Philly Zoo and Fairmount Park) and lets you go on and off at your leisure. Hop on the Big Bus, a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour.