{"id":23301,"date":"2020-03-16T14:48:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T21:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=23301"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:47:00","slug":"things-to-do-in-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things to do in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a fascinating city in the northeast of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/best-spring-break-destinations-in-the-united-states\/\">United States<\/a>. This American destination is often overlooked for the bright lights of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/an-artsy-nyc-weekend-getaway\/\">New York City<\/a>, but it\u2019s only 90 minutes away by train or car and shouldn\u2019t be missed! It also comes without the sticker-shock of New York prices. While it\u2019s a big city, the sixth-largest in America, it doesn\u2019t swallow you up. Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods that\u2019s rich in culture, history and delicious regional foods to try. Spending just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/robe-trotting.com\/one-day-in-philadelphia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one day in Philadelphia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be enough for you to fall in love with the city. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb6d44c954\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb6d44c954\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#10_Things_to_do_in_Philly\" >10 Things to do in Philly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#Try_some_Philadelphia_Food\" >Try some Philadelphia Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#Explore_Elfreths_Alley\" >Explore Elfreth\u2019s Alley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#The_Mutter_Museum_of_Medical_Oddities\" >The M\u00fctter Museum of Medical Oddities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#Eastern_State_Penitentiary\" >Eastern State Penitentiary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#Visit_the_Betsy_Ross_House\" >Visit the Betsy Ross House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park\" >Spruce Street Harbor Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#Independence_Park\" >Independence Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#Philadelphia_Museum_of_Art\" >Philadelphia Museum of Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#Bok_Bar\" >Bok Bar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-philadelphia\/#Fairmount_Park\" >Fairmount Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Things_to_do_in_Philly\"><\/span>10 Things to do in Philly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for a trip to Philadelphia can be a lot of fun because there\u2019s just so much to do and see in the city. There are so many attractions in Philly that it can be hard to know where to begin, so here\u2019s a list of the top 10 things to do in Philadelphia.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_some_Philadelphia_Food\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Try some Philadelphia Food<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_23331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23331\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks.jpg\" alt=\"Geno\u2019s Steaks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Genos-Steaks-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geno\u2019s Steaks has been serving up its famous Philly cheesesteaks since 1966. Photo by P. Meyer for Visit Philadelphia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who has been to an American restaurant has heard of a Philly cheesesteak &#8211; it\u2019s on almost every menu. The cheesesteak is a must-try item while visiting Philadelphia. Every local has their own favorite cheesesteak place in the city, and visitors shouldn\u2019t be afraid to ask a local where to go. That\u2019s how to get the best advice and avoid tourist traps, like the most famous spots, Pat\u2019s and Geno\u2019s. Skip the tourist traps and ask a local, or head to our favorite place in the Manayunk neighborhood, just north of the center city. It\u2019s called Dalessandro&#8217;s Steaks and you won\u2019t be disappointed, just be prepared to wait in line because it\u2019s that good!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also want to try a soft pretzel. Most of the original colonists of Philadelphia were of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-must-try-german-foods\/\">German<\/a> descent and they brought with them the art of pretzel-making. With limited ingredients, bakers were left to create their own interpretation of the German treat. Thus, the Philly soft pretzel was born and you can try one in many locations across the city. Check out Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory for one of the best, and if you go in the morning you can catch them while they\u2019re hot and fresh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Elfreths_Alley\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Explore Elfreth\u2019s Alley<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_23325\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23325\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-23325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Elfreth\u2019s Alley\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-480x360.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-720x540.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-735x551.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Elfreth\u2019s-Alley-scaled.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elfreth\u2019s Alley<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia has one of the richest histories of any city in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/places-to-have-a-city-break-in-the-united-states\/\">United States of America<\/a>. On top of that, it has some of the most well-preserved old cities you will find in the country. Philadelphians are proud of the national heritage they get to live around and ensure that local landmarks are protected from development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One place in the city to step back in time is along Elfreth\u2019s Alley. It\u2019s a stretch of cobblestone street in Philadelphia\u2019s Old City with a history dating back over 300 years. With 32 houses built between 1728 and 1836, this street is beautiful and fascinating. This block of houses can be found between 2nd and Front Streets and Arch and Quarry Streets. It\u2019s the oldest continuously occupied residential block in the country with the first citizens moving to Elfreth\u2019s Alley in 1702. In the center of the block, you\u2019ll find the Elfreth\u2019s Alley Museum. It features rooms of the home restored to 1700s decor and guides explain the history of the street, the city and the famous residents who once called Elfreth\u2019s Alley home.<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00095795\" data-vi-widget-ref=\"W-b29d8031-8bd8-48f9-afc9-f75a56593706\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mutter_Museum_of_Medical_Oddities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The M\u00fctter Museum of Medical Oddities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia is full of world-class museums, but if you want an off-the-beaten-path experience, check out the M\u00fctter Museum of Medical Oddities. Built in the late 1800s, the original purpose of this museum was for biomedical research. In fact, it\u2019s still owned and operated by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got an interest in medical specimens, you can view countless skeletons, tumors, cysts, and nearly every human organ. There are over 20,000 items that rotate through exhibits including the tallest human skeleton in North America. Another of the popular permanent displays is Einstein\u2019s brain, the only place in the world where you can publically view slides of Albert Einstein\u2019s brain.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may not be your normal, everyday museum experience, but a trip to the M\u00fctter Museum is a great stop in Philadelphia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eastern_State_Penitentiary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eastern State Penitentiary<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-23304 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-1024x654.jpg\" alt=\"Eastern State Penitentiary\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-460x295.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-200x128.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-400x255.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-600x383.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-800x511.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-1200x766.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280-735x469.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/eastern-state-penitentiary-2934199_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another cool Philly attraction is found in the hip neighborhood of Fairmount. A stone\u2019s throw from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, you\u2019ll find this vibrant neighborhood with sidewalk cafes, lively pubs and the former home of American mobster Al Capone. Yes, Capone once lived in Philadelphia at the Eastern State Penitentiary.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touring a former prison isn\u2019t on every itinerary, but it should be when you visit Philadelphia because of the incredible history at Eastern State Penitentiary. It\u2019s even home to many lingering spirits and considered one of the most haunted places in America. The site has been featured on several television shows and documentaries.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prison is a National Historical Landmark and is open for public tours seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Betsy_Ross_House\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit the Betsy Ross House<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-23326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-480x360.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-720x540.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-735x551.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Betsy-Ross-House-scaled.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;Betsy Ross is a popular figure in Philadelphia and the history of the American Revolution. It\u2019s said that Betsy Ross designed the first American flag at the behest of George Washington himself. Her former home and seamstress shop are open for tours and display in Philadelphia. The home was restored in the 1930s using original pieces and others taken from demolished period homes in the area. One of the most interesting parts of Philadelphia is experiencing the history of the great city and those who helped shape the fate of the United States, and Betsy Ross is a woman who also had a hand in the early days of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spruce Street Harbor Park<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_23330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23330\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park.jpg\" alt=\"Spruce Street Harbor Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Spruce_Street_Harbor_Park-735x490.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delaware River Waterfront&#8217;s Spruce Street Harbor Park offers a summer getaway. Photo by M. Fischetti for VISIT PHILADELPHIA\u00ae<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the Delaware River waterfront, the Spruce Street Harbor Park has grown from a pop-up beer garden into one of the city\u2019s best outdoor spaces. The park is filled with hammocks, picnic tables and chairs where you can sit and enjoy the waterfront view with family and friends. There are plenty of games, from giant Jenga to bocce, and lots of street food and craft beers to choose from. The park is open from spring to fall,and is now a foodie-haven as some of Philadelphia\u2019s best restaurants and chefs have set up stands throughout the park. We recommend that you come in the evening so you can see it both in daylight and fully illuminated by the stunning strings of LEDs that canopy the park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Independence_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Independence Park<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-23328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-Hall-1024x631.png\" alt=\"Independence-Hall\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-Hall-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-Hall-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-Hall-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-Hall-200x123.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-Hall-400x247.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-Hall-600x370.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-Hall-800x493.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-Hall-735x453.png 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-Hall.png 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you take a guided tour of Independence Hall, you will learn that you are standing in the \u201cmost historic building, in the most historic block, in the most historic square mile, in the most historic city in the United States.\u201d It may sound like hyperbole, but Independence Hall is where both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were debated and signed, where the Liberty Bell first rang and still stands, and where George Washington first lived and led as President.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the core of historic Philadelphia and is well worth a visit. The guided tour of Independence Hall helps to understand not only the historic nature of the building, but transforms you back to the summers of 1776 and 1787 as the Founding Fathers debated independence from Britain and a constitution for a nascent nation. The Liberty Bell pavilion not only presents the bell, but also walks you through the tremendous symbolic power that this icon possessed through American independence, emancipation from slavery, and all subsequent fights for freedom and liberty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also walk through a minimalist but creative recreation of the President\u2019s House, where both George Washington and John Adams lived as President. The exhibit focuses not on the executives, but on the slaves who lived here, providing an insightful and thought-provoking journey through slavery in the shadows of two great American symbols of freedom, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And after all this history, be sure to go to Independence Beer Garden, a delightful space across from the Liberty Bell Pavilion that offers craft beers, street food and outdoor games for the entire family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Philadelphia_Museum_of_Art\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Philadelphia Museum of Art<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_23332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23332\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-Museum.jpg\" alt=\"Philadelphia Museum of Art\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-Museum.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-Museum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-Museum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-Museum-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-Museum-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-Museum-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-Museum-735x490.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Philadelphia Museum of Art has been a landmark since 1928. Photo by Elevated Angles for VISIT PHILADELPHIA\u00ae<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arguably more famous as the backdrop for the Rocky movies, the Philadelphia Museum of Art offers one of the premier art collections in the US. The building itself is worth a visit, first for the opportunity to recreate Rocky\u2019s run up the steps, but also to enjoy a stunning homage to Greek temples with a view over Benjamin Franklin Boulevard and the Philadelphia skyline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside, the museum offers a broad collection, with a particular focus on Western and Asian art. The museum contains many Western masters, including Picasso\u2019s \u201cThree Musicians\u201d, which is personal favorite. The Asian collection includes a Japanese Tea House, and there is also a world-renowned collection of medieval armor. Be sure to also head to the Rodin Museum, located a block down the Boulevard. This is the largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside Paris and is a beautiful garden to wander on a nice day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bok_Bar\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bok Bar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_23333\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23333\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BOK_Bar.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Bar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BOK_Bar.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BOK_Bar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BOK_Bar-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BOK_Bar-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BOK_Bar-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BOK_Bar-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BOK_Bar-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BOK_Bar-735x491.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 21+ crowd enjoys drinks and food Wednesday through Sunday, and families and dogs are invited to join the rooftop fun on Sundays. Photo by A. Ricketts for VISIT PHILADELPHIA\u00ae<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe that the best way to see a city is from on high, and Philadelphia offers an incredible way to do this at Bok Bar. Located on top of an old high school, Bok Bar is a rooftop terrace bar and restaurant that sits in the middle of South Philadelphia. The bar has a nice collection of craft beers and local specials, and the restaurant has a variety of Middle Eastern inspired offerings. If you only come here for a beer and a view, stay to explore the East Passyunk neighborhood for a number of incredible bars and restaurants. Bars like P.O.P.E. have an incredible beer selection, and restaurants like Bing Bing Dim Sum take traditional Asian fare and create something completely unique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fairmount_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fairmount Park<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_23334\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23334\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fairmount_Parks_Horticulture_Center_SSnsxvVieBQxNOrA102ORyu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_72.jpg\" alt=\"Fairmount Park&#039;s Horticulture Center\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fairmount_Parks_Horticulture_Center_SSnsxvVieBQxNOrA102ORyu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_72.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fairmount_Parks_Horticulture_Center_SSnsxvVieBQxNOrA102ORyu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_72-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fairmount_Parks_Horticulture_Center_SSnsxvVieBQxNOrA102ORyu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_72-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fairmount_Parks_Horticulture_Center_SSnsxvVieBQxNOrA102ORyu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_72-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fairmount_Parks_Horticulture_Center_SSnsxvVieBQxNOrA102ORyu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_72-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fairmount_Parks_Horticulture_Center_SSnsxvVieBQxNOrA102ORyu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_72-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fairmount_Parks_Horticulture_Center_SSnsxvVieBQxNOrA102ORyu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_72-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fairmount_Parks_Horticulture_Center_SSnsxvVieBQxNOrA102ORyu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_72-735x490.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In 1926 the Japanese government gave 1,600 flowering trees to Philadelphia in honor of the 150th anniversary of America&#8217;s independence. Photo by M. Fischetti for VISIT PHILADELPHIA\u00ae<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairmount Park is one of the largest urban parks in the US, spanning both sides of the Schuylkill River traveling northwest from Center City Philadelphia. The park contains a number of attractions, ranging from the kid-oriented Please Touch Museum, the Mann Center concert venue (and summer home for the Philadelphia Orchestra), and the Philadelphia Zoo. All of these are worth a visit, but the highlight we recommend is a run or bike ride along Kelly Drive. Kelly Drive is a road along the eastern bank of the river, running from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Main Street in Manayunk. Between the road and the river is a biking and running path that winds past Boathouse Row and a number of exhibits of public art. On the weekends this is where Philadelphians train, and you can see why it is so popular.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/67ee9eeeca1f109a7f703ed9\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Guest Post:<\/strong> Derek Hartman and Mike Walsh are a couple from Philadelphia who have been living abroad in Copenhagen Denmark since 2017. They have been to over 40 countries combined and love sharing their travel experiences as much as they love visiting new destinations. Their move to Europe was even documented on the American television show, House Hunters International. Derek and Mike started their travel blog, <a href=\"https:\/\/robe-trotting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robe Trotting<\/a>, to cover their life abroad as world travelers and started a destination website on their new hometown called Everything Copenhagen.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23329 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-Things-to-do-in-Philadelphia-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"10 Things to do in Philadelphia\" width=\"474\" height=\"711\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-Things-to-do-in-Philadelphia-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-Things-to-do-in-Philadelphia-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-Things-to-do-in-Philadelphia-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-Things-to-do-in-Philadelphia-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-Things-to-do-in-Philadelphia.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a fascinating city in the northeast of the United States. 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