Known as the birthplace of America and the First World Heritage City in the U.S., Philadelphia offers a vast array of historic activities. Starting with a guided tour of Independence National Historical Park – America’s most historic square mile – where you will learn about where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were drafted, debated and adopted, Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site. Before you leave, be sure to snap a photo and also learn about the Liberty Bell, a globally recognized symbol of freedom and visit the Betsy Ross House, a historic house that commemorates the life and accomplishments of Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia patriot believed to have made the first American flag.
From ballet to theatre to the orchestra and beyond, it’s no wonder Philadelphia was ranked America’s No. 1 city for culture by Travel + Leisure magazine. Explore Museum Mile along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, home to some of the most iconic museums and institutions.
Marvel over 200,000 examples of art spanning more than 2,000 years in history at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which is also home to the “Rocky Steps” and Rocky statue featured in the Academy Award-winning film Rocky. The Rodin Museum is home to one of the largest Rodin collection outside of Paris and is where iconic statue “The Thinker” remains. The impressive Barnes Foundation is where you will see one of the finest collections of post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings with extensive works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.
While in Philadelphia, you can also experience the world’s largest outdoor art museum and one of the U.S.’s most innovative art programs, the Mural Arts Philadelphia. Philadelphia is the Mural Capital of the World and boasts almost 4,000 murals as well as outdoor sculptures.
