Philadelphia Things To Do, Tours, Tickets & Activities

Liberty Bell is a symbol of independence of America which is located in Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. The bell at first was used to summon the lawmakers in the time of legislative sessions and to alert the citizens about public meetings and proclamations. It used to attract a lot of people wherever it went. The bell is made up of Whitechapel Bell Foundry Copper and tin. Due to its huge size and symbolic features it became an attraction for tourists to visit it while in the city. It is elevated in the Liberty Bell Centre. This bell became so famous that its replicas were created very soon.

Reading Terminal Market is actually an enclosed public market which is located at 12th & Arch streets in Centre City in Philadelphia. It houses the shops of over 100 merchants that sell meat, fish, cheese, ice-cream. Flowers, baked goods, fresh produce, crafts, clothing, books, ethnic foods and other specialty items. The stalls here, are arranged in a grid pattern with and open area with tables in the center. It is regarded as one of the most busy sites in Philadelphia.

Rocky Steps are the 72 stone steps right before the entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. A bronze Rocky statue was situated right at the top of these steps while filming Rocky III. This place has become famous due to its importance in shooting of the film Rocky and thus, their name. The scene in the film has become a cultural icon for now. If Sylvester Stallone tops your list of favourite actors, then you would not want to miss the chance of getting a photograph at this place.

Franklin Institute is a duo of science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia. It is one of the oldest of its type. Its most recognizable part is its Franklin Institute science museum. It was discovered in the spirit of inquiry and innovation by Benjamin Franklin. One of the most attractive part of the place is its collection of artefacts from the Wright Brothers' workshop. It also has an observatory within its premises. Its other attractions include the Science Centre, The Lunar Module, the Fels Planetarium and many more.

Philadelphia Zoo was the first actual zoo in the United States. It is located on the banks of the Schuylkill River in the Centennial District of Philadelphia. It is one of those zoos that is capable of breeding animals that might not be able to breed under captivity. It is spread over an area of 42 acres and houses more than 1300 animals out of which a lot are endangered and rare. Some of its special features are balloon rides, paddleboat lake, educational exhibits, rainforest themed carousel etc.