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1. Philadelphia Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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2. Independence Hall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Independence Hall
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3. Rodin Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Rodin Museum
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4. Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
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5. The Barnes Foundation

Category: Food & Drink
The Barnes Foundation
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6. Philadelphia Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Philadelphia Zoo
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7. The Academy of Natural Sciences

Category: Kids & Family
The Academy of Natural Sciences
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8. Please Touch Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Please Touch Museum
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9. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Category: Museums & Culture
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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10. The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial

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The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
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11. Mural Arts Program Tour

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Mural Arts Program Tour
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12. HAHA X Paradigm

HAHA X Paradigm
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13. Reading Terminal Market

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Reading Terminal Market
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14. The Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell
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15. Bar Bombon

Category: Food & Drink
Bar Bombon
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16. Urban Village Brewing

Category: Food & Drink
Urban Village Brewing
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17. Le Virtu

Le Virtu
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18. Vedge Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Vedge Restaurant
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19. a.kitchen and a.bar

a.kitchen and a.bar
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20. Woodford Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture
Woodford Mansion
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21. Rescue Spa

Rescue Spa
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22. Tria

23. Double Knot

Double Knot
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24. Penn Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Penn Museum
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Philadelphia should be on everyone’s list of U.S. cities to explore on a weekend trip. Home to famous attractions such as at the Liberty Bell, the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial and Independence Hall, the city also offers incredible art museums, beautiful gardens, and excellent restaurants. Best things to do in Philadelphia with kids include the Philadelphia Zoo, Please Touch Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and Smith Memorial Playground.

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