Unlock the magic of Philadelphia

Independence Hall is a historic building in Philadelphia where both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and adopted.

The three blocks in central Philadelphia are home to some of the historic buildings in which some of the country's momentous founding moments took place.

Throughout the Continental Congress, several of the founding fathers attended church at St Peter's, which was founded in 1761.

Occupied by the last mayor of the city under British rule, the Powel House now is one of the great remaining masterpieces of Georgian architecture.

The Old City Hall is a historic building that served as the first home of the United States Supreme Court and played a key role in the nation's formative years.

The open-air museum is the only one dedicated to the state’s founder, William Penn, and is named for his ship, Welcome.

Elfreth’s Alley is the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the United States as well as one of the most charming historic spots in Philadelphia.

Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia is an important early-American cemetery.

The Liberty Bell is an enduring symbol of American freedom and independence, popularised by abolitionists in the 1830s & a must-see when visiting Philadelphia.

The museum explores the life of the influential founding father, from his politics and religious views, to his scientific discoveries and writings.

The museum contains one of the largest collections of Rodin's work outside of Paris. Outside, spot his famous sculpture, 'The Thinker'.

The Betsy Ross house is located in Philadelphia's Old City and is believed to be the site where Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American flag in 1776.

Though Founding Father Hamilton never physically visited the country’s first bank, it stands as a testament to his solution to the nation’s debt problem after the war.

The Second Bank of the United States was the second federally authorized Hamiltonian national bank in the United States.

The LOVE sculpture in Philadelphia is one of the city’s most photographed and beloved landmarks serving as a symbol of both local pride and universal affection.

The parkway is dotted with several of the city's art museums, statues - including Rodin's 'The Thinker', and is always filled with travellers and locals alike.

The steps leading up to the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art have been dubbed the "Rocky steps" thanks to the iconic scene in the 1976 film Rocky.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a prestigious museum renowned for its grand neoclassical building and the iconic steps made famous by the "Rocky" movies.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) is a nonprofit art environment and gallery space located on South Street, best known for its colourful mosaic installation.

The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program (Mural Arts) is the nation's largest public art program.

Lively Midtown Village includes LGBTQ bars and clubs in the Gayborhood area and features early-20th-century commercial architecture like the Wanamaker Building, now home to Macy’s department store.

Philadelphia’s Italian Market, which runs along approximately ten city blocks of Ninth Street in South Philadelphia, is one of the oldest and largest open-air markets in America.

Reading Terminal Market is one of America's oldest public markets offering local favourites like Philly cheesesteaks, Pennsylvania Dutch pretzels, and scrapple.

Situated along the Ben Franklin Bridge, the Race Street Pier was a huge urban redevelopment program undertaken by the city and is now enjoyed by both locals and travelers.

The oldest (and still operational) Friends Meeting House for Quakers stands here on Arch Street, dating back to 1804.

This interactive museum is only a handful of years old and houses rare documents, while telling the American Revolutionary story in accessible detail.

This museum showcases and demonstrates how paper documents were printed and mass produced in the 18th century.

From the outside, the shop looks unassuming, but inside you will find some of the city's most rare and excellent coffee, including a pour made from Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee beans.

Lined with cobblestone streets, the Society Hill neighborhood feels like stepping into a time capsule of the Revolutionary War era.

Exploring the role of slavery at the founding of the United States, the site challenges norms that have developed around the myths of the Founding Fathers.

Ribeye, caramelized onions, melted mozzarella - be sure to grab some napkins before you tuck into this local classic.

Built to serve as a nonpartisan, nonprofit home for the Constitution - the center works to further dialogues about the role of the Constiution, as a living, changing work.

Home to one of four US mint production locations, the Philadelphia Mint gives free tours where you can learn about the production of money and the considerations around it.

Though the home is no longer there, visit the site where Hamilton, his wife Eliza, and their children lived for five years in the 1790s.

Though the original structure no longer stands, the National Park Service rebuilt a replica of the house where Thomas Jefferson penned his immortalized words, ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’

The Rocky statue in Philadelphia is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, built in homage to Rocky Balboa, a fictional character played by Sylvester Stallone.

Its rich history, beautiful countryside, and thriving Amish community make it a must-visit destination for anyone travelling to the area.