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1. Philadelphia Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Independence Hall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Rodin Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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4. Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. The Barnes Foundation

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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6. Philadelphia Zoo

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

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. Please Touch Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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9. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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11. Mural Arts Program Tour

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12. HAHA X Paradigm

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13. Reading Terminal Market

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14. The Liberty Bell

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15. Bar Bombon

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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16. Urban Village Brewing

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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17. Le Virtu

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18. Vedge Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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19. a.kitchen and a.bar

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20. Woodford Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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21. Rescue Spa

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22. Tria

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23. Double Knot

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24. Penn Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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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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