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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 1 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

City Hall Tour Information Center: Room 121 While visiting City Hall don't forget to stop by the Tour Information Center located in the East Portal in Room 121. Browse through a gift shop and an...

Attraction type: Government building; Architectural building; Historic site; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 2 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

Home of the United States Congress when Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 3 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia
Attraction type: Library; Military museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 4 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed in this historic building.

Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Architectural building; Government building; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 5 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

This museum, located at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, showcases medical oddities.

Attraction type: Specialty museum; Science museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 6 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

The Eastern State Penitentiary is a former state prison in the United States. Today, the Eastern State Penitentiary operates as a museum and historic site, open from April 1 through November 30. In addition, it holds many special events throughout the year. Each July, Eastern State offers a Bastille Day celebration. In October, it offers a Terror Behind the Walls haunted house.

Attraction type: Old jail; Historic site; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 7 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia
Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 8 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

Looking for Philadelphia history "beyond the bell"? Look no further than Cliveden, one of eight fabulous historic house museums in Philadelphia's historic Germantown neighborhood, and the only...

Attraction type: Historic home; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 9 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

  The Masonic Temple is the church-like structure one sees on the northeast corner of North Board Street across the street from City Hall.  Though dedicated in 1873, the interior decoration took an...

Attraction type: Religious site; Library
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 10 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

A state of the art, multi-million dollar learning facility featuring more than 20 permanent interactive exhibits, historic ships and ever-changing exhibition galleries.

Attraction type: Maritime museum; Transportation museum; History museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 11 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

Featuring over 80 concessions, this historic market has something for even the most eclectic of tastebuds.

Attraction type: Flea/street market; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 12 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

"The Bank" is a super place, all seats have great views along with the Phila skyline which is spectacular.  Phils are leading the NL East and could have another NL MVP this year.  Families, bring...

Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 13 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

America's oldest zoo opened in 1874, and today houses more than 1,600 animals from around the world.

Attraction type: Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 14 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

The Morris Arboretum is a wonderful place to visit for those who love trees, plants, beautiful landscapes and interesting sculpture.  The grounds are laid out as a series of separate areas, with nice...

Attraction type: Nature center; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 15 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Historic site; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 16 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

The Rosenbach Museum & Library seeks to inspire curiosity, inquiry, and creativity by engaging broad audiences in exhibitions, programs and research based on its remarkable and expanding collections. With an outstanding collection of rare books, manuscripts, furniture, and art, the Rosenbach is a museum and world-renowned research library, set within two historic 1865 townhouses, that reflects an age when great collectors lived among their treasures.

Attraction type: Specialty museum; Library; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 17 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

Offers events in theater, dance, poetry, jazz, world music and visual arts to diverse audiences.

Attraction type: Performance; Theater; Art gallery; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 18 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

One of the most famous square miles in the United States, the park is home to the Liberty Bell, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Independence Hall.

Attraction type: Historic site; Historic walking area; National park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 19 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

Home of the greatest Rodin collection outside of Paris. The museum houses 124 sculptures, including "The Thinker."

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 20 of 281 attractions in Philadelphia

One of the world's largest municipal parks, a sprawling 9,200 acres contains several million trees and America's oldest zoo.

Attraction type: Park; Jogging path/track; Urban park
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