Guidebook for Philadelphia
Arts & Culture
It was created to encourage the cultivation of science and advancement of useful learning. The history of the academy has a close relationship between the natural world and the people of America.
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Akademiet for Naturvidenskaberne ved Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin PkwyIt was created to encourage the cultivation of science and advancement of useful learning. The history of the academy has a close relationship between the natural world and the people of America.
Helium Comedy Club is a Philadelphia institution that has gained a reputation as an excellent venue for both regionally- and nationally-known funny men and women. Wednesday through Sunday!
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Helium Comedy Club
2031 Sansom StHelium Comedy Club is a Philadelphia institution that has gained a reputation as an excellent venue for both regionally- and nationally-known funny men and women. Wednesday through Sunday!
The Barnes Exhibit is a must see, but surrounding the art museum are great sights such as Boat House Row and the Philadelphia Water Works. You can also climb the 72 "Rocky Steps" while you are there!
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Barnes Exhibit is a must see, but surrounding the art museum are great sights such as Boat House Row and the Philadelphia Water Works. You can also climb the 72 "Rocky Steps" while you are there!
Sightseeing
Close to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and Franklin Court, considered to be 1 of the finest remaining examples of 18 century ecclesiastic structure & an excellent example of colonial craftsmanship.
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Christ Church Burial Ground
340 N 5th StClose to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and Franklin Court, considered to be 1 of the finest remaining examples of 18 century ecclesiastic structure & an excellent example of colonial craftsmanship.
An architectural gem and the centerpiece of the downtown area. The tallest building in the city until Liberty Place was built in the 1980s, and larger than the US capital building in Washington DC.
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Philadelphia Rådhus
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdAn architectural gem and the centerpiece of the downtown area. The tallest building in the city until Liberty Place was built in the 1980s, and larger than the US capital building in Washington DC.
Often considered to be the nation's oldest intact colonial-era residential street and one of the oldest continually occupied streets in the United States. First established in 1702.
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Elfreths Gyde
126 Elfreth's AlleyOften considered to be the nation's oldest intact colonial-era residential street and one of the oldest continually occupied streets in the United States. First established in 1702.
The Liberty Bell has long stood as a symbol of freedom for many people around the U.S. When you visit the bell, also check out Independence Hall + walk through all the parks surrounding this area.
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Frihedsklokken
526 Market StThe Liberty Bell has long stood as a symbol of freedom for many people around the U.S. When you visit the bell, also check out Independence Hall + walk through all the parks surrounding this area.
Everything Else
A unique Philadelphia attraction that provides guests with the opportunity to learn fun and interesting facts about early statesman Benjamin Franklin and his family.
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Fragments of Franklin Court
322 Market StA unique Philadelphia attraction that provides guests with the opportunity to learn fun and interesting facts about early statesman Benjamin Franklin and his family.
Entertainment & Activities
The oldest zoo in the USA. It is especially known as a breeding facility for animals that are hard to breed in captivity. Today, the zoo covers 42 acres and has more than 1300 animals.
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Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveThe oldest zoo in the USA. It is especially known as a breeding facility for animals that are hard to breed in captivity. Today, the zoo covers 42 acres and has more than 1300 animals.
As a kid, this was far and away my FAVORITE place to visit when we would drive into the city. While you are there, think about viewing a cool documentary in their spectacular Tuttleman IMAX!
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Franklin Instituttet
222 N 20th StAs a kid, this was far and away my FAVORITE place to visit when we would drive into the city. While you are there, think about viewing a cool documentary in their spectacular Tuttleman IMAX!
Food Scene
Located right in the middle of the most popular and lively part of South Street. Have one of Philadelphia's best cheese steaks and then wander East on South Street towards the Delaware River!
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Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StLocated right in the middle of the most popular and lively part of South Street. Have one of Philadelphia's best cheese steaks and then wander East on South Street towards the Delaware River!
Fabulous coffee (Stumptown) and outrageous/healthy breakfast sandwiches. Within a 5-7 minute walk from my house! One of my personal Philadelphia favorites.
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One Shot Cafe
217 W George StFabulous coffee (Stumptown) and outrageous/healthy breakfast sandwiches. Within a 5-7 minute walk from my house! One of my personal Philadelphia favorites.
Drinks & Nightlife
Steven Starr recently converted this exposed brick industrial warehouse into a Beer Garden. Games, including ping pong and jenga, surronding an outdoor fire pit scene which is truly unmatched!
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Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveSteven Starr recently converted this exposed brick industrial warehouse into a Beer Garden. Games, including ping pong and jenga, surronding an outdoor fire pit scene which is truly unmatched!