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If you've got a day or two to spend in Philadelphia, here are some must-see attractions to really take in the city.
- Pop culture
- Art
- Architecture
- Science & Tech
- Nature
- Local culture
- History
- Social Justice
- Food traditions
- Sports
- Religion
Places in this guide
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Independence HallBirthplace of the Declaration and Constitution 🇺🇸 - 2
Liberty Bell CenterCracked on its very first strike - 3
Reading Terminal MarketBorn from a million-dollar railroad deal - 4
LOVE ParkA 92-year-old city planner's skateboard protest 🛹 - 5
The Barnes FoundationWorld's largest Renoir collection 🎨 - 6
Rodin MuseumLargest Rodin collection outside Paris 🗿 - 7
Rocky StepsRocky almost carried his dog up these steps 🐕 - 8
Fairmount ParkSite of the first world's fair 🌍 - 9
Schuylkill River TrailBoardwalk floats above history on the Schuylkill - 10
The Italian MarketOld-world flavors on South Philly's Ninth Street - 11
Philadelphia's Magic GardensSite of Zagar's largest public mosaic 🎨 - 12
Penn's LandingHistory, hammocks, and harbor views 🌊
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