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Independence Hall at 520
Chestnut Street
The following comprises a list of sites of interest (attractions) in
Philadelphia and its immediate environs:
Historic sites and national parks
Liberty Bell at
Independence National Historical Park at 143 S. 3rd Street
Elfreth's Alley in
Old City
Merchants' Exchange at 143 S. Third Street
Museums
Philadelphia Museum of Art at 2600 Benjamin Franklin
Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street
National Constitution Center at
Independence National Historical Park at 143 S. 3rd Street
Eastern State Penitentiary at 2027 Fairmount Avenue
Independence Seaport Museum at
Penn's Landing
Museum of the American Revolution at 101 South Third Street
Art
Science
History
Historic houses
Other
Galleries
Outdoors
Entrance to the
Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W Girard Avenue
Morris Arboretum at 100 East Northwestern Avenue
Rittenhouse Square in
Center City
Animal life institutions
Horticultural institutions
Parks and squares
Performing arts centers
Academy of Music at 240 South
Broad Street
Professional
Educational
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Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, University of Pennsylvania - various
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Arts Bank, University of the Arts - dance, student performances
- Curtis Opera Studio,
Curtis Institute of Music - opera
- Field Concert Hall,
Curtis Institute of Music - classical music
- Helen Corning Warden Theater,
Academy of Vocal Arts - opera
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Irvine Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania - features a pipe organ
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Main Auditorium, Drexel University - site of the 2007 Democratic debate; features a pipe organ
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Mandell Theater, Drexel University
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Miller Theater, University of the Arts - various
Religious buildings
Mikveh Israel Cemetery at 831 Spruce Street
Saint Clement's Church at 2013 Appletree Street
Shopping areas
Philbert at the
Reading Terminal Market at 12th and Arch Streets
Sports venues
Citizens Bank Park in
South Philadelphia
The Palestra at 235 South 33rd Street]]
Professional
Collegiate
Eateries
McGillin's Olde Ale House at 13th and South Juniper Streets in
Center City
Railroad
30th Street Station's main waiting room
Maritime
The
SS United States still holds a speed record for trans-Atlantic crossing.
Miscellaneous
See also
References