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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Independence Hall
Rodin Museum
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
The Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia Zoo
The Academy of Natural Sciences
Please Touch Museum
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
Mural Arts Program Tour
HAHA X Paradigm
Reading Terminal Market
The Liberty Bell
Bar Bombon
Urban Village Brewing
Le Virtu
Vedge Restaurant
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Woodford Mansion
Rescue Spa
Tria
Double Knot
Penn Museum
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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