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Popular places to visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Philadelphia Zoo
America's first zoo continues to captivate with painstakingly built habitats, and regular daily animal shows.
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia's premier park is bustling with greenery, public art and first-class museums.
Rocky Statue
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at Rocky Statue. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Please Touch Museum
The clue's in the name in this immersive museum that's fun and entertaining for kids.
Strawberry Mansion
You can find out about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by Strawberry Mansion. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Walking Tour
Enchanted Evening: Art & Romance in South Philadelphia
Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia's most infamous art scandals
Philadelphia: UPenn Campus Walking Tour & Museum Ticket
Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Private Walking Tour
Top hotels in West Philadelphia
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Other neighbourhoods around West Philadelphia
University City
Spend some time visiting places like Penn Museum while getting to know University City, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station to see more of the area.
Logan Square
The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul are top sights in Logan Square, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row and hop on the metro to see more the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Midtown Village
If you're spending time in Midtown Village, check out sights like Walnut Street or Historical Society of Pennsylvania and hop on the metro to see more the city at 12th-13th & Locust Station or Walnut Locust Station.
Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.