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One of the most historic cities in America, Philadelphia is an ideal place to spend a weekend - preferably a long one. Be sure to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed. Both are part of Independence National Historic Park. Philadelphia also boasts some outstanding art museums, including the Rodin Museum. The Franklin Institute Science Museum is one of many area attractions honoring the life and work of Benjamin Franklin, the city's most famous ambassador. After digesting all of that history, be sure you save room for a classic Philly cheese steak sandwich.
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1. Curtis Institute Of Music
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By wellycaro - Wellington, New Zealand
Curtis’s free student recital series most Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings is a fabulous opportunity to hear wonderful music played by super talented young musicians who will be the stars of the future. They also live stream on YouTube if you can’t make it in person.
2. National Museum of American Jewish History
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4.5 based on 1,113 reviews
Visit the National Museum of American Jewish History, right on Independence Mall. Explore our collection of interactive exhibitions highlighting the journey of American immigrants and their stories that have helped shape America into the country we know and love. Reserve your tickets now!
Reviewed By flo220 - New York City, United States
A part of the Smithsonian (so all but special exhibits are free) this very interesting and informative museum covers life of Jews in the United State. It has a nice mix of exhibits with historical information (including immigration facts and figures), artifacts, interactive exhibits and film/tv clips. Informative and enjoyable. Worth a trip to Philadelphia for.
3. Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Education Center
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Discover. Connect. Act. Nation's first public water supply system. Global tourist attraction. Showing the public how to be better water resource stewards. Come downstairs to visit one of Philadelphia's hidden gems. Best of all, we are free and open to the public six days a week. The mission of Fairmount Water Works is to foster stewardship of our shared resources by encouraging informed decisions about the use of land and water.
4. Drexel University
5. Wagner Free Institute of Science
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By katosaurx - Savannah, United States
Wow, what a great place!The collections are meticulously organized and maintained with species and organisms from all over the world. If you're interested in natural history, earth science, or biology, this is definitely a place to see. And it's free!
6. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
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4.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Travelagent1199 - Charlotte, United States
We enjoyed the exhibit and learned a lot! It was fun to play trivia games and compete against each other. The location is great too as it only takes a minute to walk to the Liberty Bell and then to Independence Hall.
7. Center for Architecture and Design
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3.5 based on 9 reviews
The Center provides the public with a place to explore architecture, urban planning, and design, allowing them to understand how these disciplines affect us all in our daily lives. Using Philadelphia's distinctive breadth of architecture, pioneering urban design, and manufacturing heritage as the foundation for conversation, we educate the public through walking tours, guest speakers, exhibitions, hands-on workshops, design competitions, festivals, and children’s programming. The Center brings together architects, designers, developers, thought leaders, and the public under one roof and also provides office space for AIA Philadelphia, the Community Design Collaborative, and the AIA Bookstore. The Center is open to the public seven days a week.
8. Moore College of Art & Design
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
9. Academy of Vocal Arts
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Nitvoyodelo - Vineland, United States
We went to see the Marriage of Figaro. The orchestra was fantastic, and the performance first rate. People in the area don't realize what a world-class gem this institution is, right here in our back yard, so to speak. The singers, the production, the stage design --all were excellent. And the building provides an intimate experience. On the ride home, husband turned on the radio, and I asked him not to, not wanting to lose the music, which I could still hear in my head.
10. The Gershman Y
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
