PHILLY PHUN
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Table of Contents
Aquariums & Zoos
Adventure Aquarium (including the famous "Shark Bridge" and "Shark Tunnel")
Arts and Museums
The Academy of Natural Sciences
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
The Barnes Foundation (world-famous impressionist galleries)
The Franklin Institute (science museum)
National Museum of Jewish American History
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia Museum of Art (including the "Rocky Steps," Philadelphia Water Works, and Azalea Gardens)
The Rodin Museum (home of "The Thinker")
Food
Franklin Fountain (ice cream)
The Igloo (ice cream)
Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks (the two rival cheesesteak places, open 24/7/365)
Philly Pretzel Factory (see Philadelphia's famous pretzels being made)
Reading Terminal Market (large indoor market with hundreds of food stalls)
Shane Confectionary (America's oldest candy store)
Ultimo Coffee (award-winning local coffee roasters)
The Tasty (vegan diner)
Young American Hard Cider (cidery, restaurant, and tasting room)
Historical Sites
Christ Church ("America's Steeple" is one of the oldest structures from the Colonial Era and the burial grounds include sites of many historical figures)
Elfreth's Alley (one of the oldest continuously inhabited streets in the U.S.)
Sports & Activities (including city parks)
Dilworth Park at City Hall (splash park and outdoor roller rink)
Logan Square Fountain & Sister Cities Park (splash park)
Mann Music Center (for outdoor concerts)
North Bowl, South Bowl, & PEP Bowl
Philadelphia Phillies v. New York Mets (August 19-21)
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park
Wharton Square Park (tennis and splash park)