This federal historic district preserves several sites, including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Carpenters Hall. The Independence Mal park space is the site of Fourth of July and other events.
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- Independence Seaport Museum
The museum explores maritime history and culture. Step on board the USS Olympia or go below the deck of the Becuna, a WWII submarine, just steps away from the museum on the Delaware River.
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At the nation’s oldest outdoor market, visitors can browse outdoor fresh produce stands or step indoors and take in the aromas of the gourmet and specialty shops.
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Home to the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra, visitors can also enjoy the Philly Pops. The complex comprises several venues, including Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, and SEI Innovation Studio.
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Logan Square is a hub of popular sites in the city, with Swann Memorial Fountain at its heart. Nearby are Sister Cities Park, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and several museums.
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Officially known as John F. Kennedy Plaza, Love Park is home to the reproduction of Robert Indiana’s 1970 LOVE sculpture.
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Located on South Street, Magic Gardens is an immersive mixed-media art environment completely covered with mosaics. The space is made up of two indoor galleries and a bi-level outdoor sculpture garden.
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The Mann Center campus in Fairmount Park features stunning views of Philadelphia, the world-class TD Pavilion, and an open-air Skyline Stage.
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Founded by freed slave Richard E. Allen, the church was a stop on the Underground Railroad, foundation for the second Prince Hall Masonic Temple, and home of the first African American Boy Scout Troop. It is home to the Richard Allen Museum.
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The Philadelphia Mummers Parade is the oldest continuous folk parade in the U.S., dating back more than a century. The museum explores the tradition of mummery.
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