Penn Museum

Discover the city’s past at the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia, also known as the Philadelphia History Museum. More than just a collection of artifacts, the Atwater Kent Museum tells the elaborate story about the growth of the city as well as narratives about the people who lived in it.

No matter where you are in Philadelphia, Fairmount Park is never too far away. This enormous park sprawls over 4,100 acres and has become the namesake for the entire municipal park system, all 9,200 acres spread throughout 63 public parks. No matter what your interests in the outdoors—hiking, biking, boating—Fairmount will meet all your needs.

Probably the worst kept, best-kept secret in Philly is the Rocky Statue outside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Snap a photo of yourself raising your own fists in victory in front of Rocky—after you challenge yourself to the same iconic East Entrance Stairs he ran up during the movie.

See a performance at America’s Oldest Theatre! The Walnut Street Theatre, which is also the Official State Theatre of Pennsylvania, is one of the most subscribed companies in the world. Hosting a variety of pre-Broadway, Broadway and off-Broadway (as well as off off-Broadway) shows, the Walnut continues to be one of the premier theaters in the English-speaking world.