Highest-rated things to do in Philadelphia, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated things to do in Philadelphia, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Philadelphia using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (318 reviews)
- Address: 6825 Norwitch Drive Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#29. Betsy Ross House
- Rating: 4/5 (1,221 reviews)
- Address: 239 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#28. Rittenhouse Square
- Rating: 4.5/5 (861 reviews)
- Address: 18th and Walnut Streets Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#27. William H. Gray III 30th Street Station
- Rating: 4.5/5 (710 reviews)
- Address: 2955 Market St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#26. Masonic Temple
- Rating: 4.5/5 (652 reviews)
- Address: 1 North Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#25. Penn Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (522 reviews)
- Address: 3260 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#24. Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,133 reviews)
- Address: 101 S. Independence Mall East Corner Of 5th & Market Streets, Across The Mall From The Liberty Bell Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#23. University of Pennsylvania
- Rating: 4.5/5 (561 reviews)
- Address: 3101 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#22. Please Touch Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,322 reviews)
- Address: 4231 Ave. of the Republic Memorial Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#21. National Constitution Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,637 reviews)
- Address: 525 Arch St. Independence Mall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#20. City Hall Visitor Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,406 reviews)
- Address: 1 South Penn Square Room 121 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#19. Wanamaker Organ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (873 reviews)
- Address: 1300 Market St. Macys Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#18. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
- Rating: 4.5/5 (977 reviews)
- Address: 18th St. and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#17. Philadelphia Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,823 reviews)
- Address: 3400 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#16. Mutter Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,760 reviews)
- Address: 19 South 22nd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#15. Philadelphia Visitor Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,470 reviews)
- Address: 599 Market St. 1 N. Independence Mall West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#14. Rodin Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,479 reviews)
- Address: 2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#13. Elfreth's Alley
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,188 reviews)
- Address: 124-126 Elfreths Alley Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#12. Museum of the American Revolution
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,455 reviews)
- Address: 101 South 3rd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#11. Citizens Bank Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,347 reviews)
- Address: One Citizens Bank Way Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#10. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,155 reviews)
- Address: 1020 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#9. Independence National Historical Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,009 reviews)
- Address: 143 South 3rd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#8. The Franklin Institute
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,193 reviews)
- Address: 222 North 20th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#7. Barnes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,433 reviews)
- Address: 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#6. Liberty Bell Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,915 reviews)
- Address: 526 Market St. Between Market and Chestnut Streets Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#5. Rocky Statue
- Rating: 4/5 (3,261 reviews)
- Address: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Center City Phila Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#4. Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,450 reviews)
- Address: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#3. Independence Hall
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,138 reviews)
- Address: Chestnut St. between 5th and 6th Streets Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#2. Reading Terminal Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,884 reviews)
- Address: 1136 Arch St. #400 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#1. Eastern State Penitentiary
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6,522 reviews)
- Address: 2124 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
