One of the largest art museums in the nation, the museum was originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition. It features sculpture, paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, armor, and decorative arts.
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- Philadelphia Sports and Entertainment Complex
Home to many of Philadelphia’s sports teams plus a popular concert and event venue, the complex includes Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park, Wells Fargo Center and Xfinity Live! Philadelphia.
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Visit one of America’s first zoos and enjoy more than 300 species. Ride the Amazon Rainforest Carousel, take a Swan Boat Ride or soar above the sky in the Channel 6 Zooballoon. Your little ones can even pet and feed animals at the Children’s Zoo or ride a pony.
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The museum is showcased in historic Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park. Children have six interactive fun zones of adventure.
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Philadelphia’s bustling historic farmer’s market offers a wide range of cuisines, along with fresh produce, meats, poultry, seafood, and sweets. Shop for flowers, jewelry, handmade items, and more.
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The statue of the iconic movie character may be found outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art — though Rocky is not, as in the movie, on the steps.
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The museum contains one of the largest collections of sculptor Auguste Rodin’s works outside Paris. Opened in 1929, the museum is administered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Stroll the gardens, see the Nihon-ga murals painted by Japanese artist Hiroshi Senju or observe the monthly tea ceremony. The gardens and koi-filled pond are located in the heart of Fairmount Park.
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St. Stephen’s Theater is at the rear of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, the city’s oldest extant building in the Gothic Revival style. The theater space is home to the Lantern Theater Company, which has been there since 1996.
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The Philadelphia Theatre Company’s home is named for former actress, playwright, and director Suzanne Roberts. The company was founded in 1974, while the theater itself opened in 2007.
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