{"id":22013,"date":"2017-11-03T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=22013"},"modified":"2017-12-06T22:53:03","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T22:53:03","slug":"7-phenomenal-reasons-you-need-to-visit-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/7-phenomenal-reasons-you-need-to-visit-philadelphia\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Phenomenal Reasons You Need to Visit Philadelphia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/Philadelphiad178297Destination-Travel-Guides?mcicid=pageInspireGnomadskeryn-means7-phenomenal-reasons-you-need-to-visit-philadelphia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philadelphia<\/a> for the weekend? You got it! We\u2019ve partnered with Keryn Means of&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/walkingontravelscom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Walking On Travels<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;to give us seven reasons to hit her hometown and visit Philadelphia!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The City of Brotherly Love has come a long way in the past ten years, but it still holds onto the blue color roots that its known for As a Philadelphia native, I am constantly surprised by the neighborhoods that have changed, and those that have stayed the same Coffee has a culture all its own and the microbrew scene is exploding, but that\u2019s not why we keep coming back Nope, besides our family who still lives there, we love hitting the streets, exploring the colonial culture, checking out the latest mural that has gone up, and gorging ourselves on hoagies and soft pretzels<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and if you need to know the ultimate answer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/things-to-do\/philly-cheesesteak-segway-toura267735activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Philadelphia%2B%28and%2Bvicinity%29%2C%2BPennsylvania%2C%2BUnited%2BStates%2Bof%2BAmerica&amp;startDate=2017-11-02&amp;endDate=2017-11-16&amp;categories=Tours+%26+Sightseeing%7CWalking+%26+Bike+Tours?mcicid=pageInspireGnomadskeryn-means7-phenomenal-reasons-you-need-to-visit-philadelphia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philly cheesesteak <\/a>debate, skip to the end All locals agree on the answer For now, here are seven reasons you will want to head to Philadelphia as quickly as possible<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22018\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22018\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22018\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Philadelphia-Mural-Project-003-KERYN-MEANSjpg\" alt=\"photo credit: Keryn Means\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mural, photo credit: Keryn Means<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Walk the Mean Streets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most amazing art in Philadelphia can be found on the streets of the city, and not always in the best neighborhoods You don\u2019t have to head to the dodgy parts of town though You can do a self-guided tour through Chinatown, City Hall and Market Street If you want to dive in even deeper, you can book guided walking, trolley, train and <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/things-to-do\/historic-sightseeing-segway-toura310558activity-details?mcicid=pageInspireGnomadskeryn-means7-phenomenal-reasons-you-need-to-visit-philadelphia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Segway tours <\/a>of some of the best art around the city Keep in mind that a lot of the tours cover the older murals though The more contemporary murals going up aren\u2019t on tours yet These you will just have to discover on your own<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hamilton!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>OK, so Hamilton was actually up in New York, but he knew Ben Franklin Philadelphia was where the Declaration of Independence was signed, the Liberty Bell lives, Betsy Ross made our nation\u2019s first flag and Ben Franklin, one of our founding fathers liked to call home Why not continue your <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/things-to-do\/constitutional-walking-tour-of-philadelphiaa174985activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Philadelphia%2B%28and%2Bvicinity%29%2C%2BPennsylvania%2C%2BUnited%2BStates%2Bof%2BAmerica&amp;startDate=2017-11-02&amp;endDate=2017-11-16&amp;categories=Tours+%26+Sightseeing%7CWalking+%26+Bike+Tours?mcicid=pageInspireGnomadskeryn-means7-phenomenal-reasons-you-need-to-visit-philadelphia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">colonial history tour<\/a> by discovering all of the historical sites in and around the nation\u2019s first capital? Lin-Manuel Miranda hasn\u2019t written a musical about Philly\u2026 yet But \u201cjust you wait\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22019\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22019\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22019\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Philadelphia-Skyline-KERYN-MEANSjpg\" alt=\"photo credit: Keryn Means\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One Liberty Observation, photo credit: Keryn Means<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Stare People Down<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Philadelphians have a reputation for being some of the worst drivers in the city, so why not give them the stare down I don\u2019t mean giving them direct looks No, you should escape the city streets and get high above the city at <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/things-to-do\/one-liberty-observation-deck-admissiona414746activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Philadelphia%2C%2BPennsylvania&amp;latLong=39952420,-75165360?mcicid=pageInspireGnomadskeryn-means7-phenomenal-reasons-you-need-to-visit-philadelphia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Liberty Observation Deck<\/a> Head up to this observation area where you can sip coffee, play a few games and watch the sun set over the city Sadly, there is no outdoor viewing platform, but you can still get the best lay of the land the city has to offer<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22017\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22017\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22017\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Franklin-Fountain-001-KERYN-MEANSjpg\" alt=\"photo credit: Keryn Means\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Franklin Fountain, photo credit: Keryn Means<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Take a Bite Out of Old City<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>While many colonial sites are in Old City (Elfreth\u2019s Alley is a must!), the art scene is another reason to head to this part of town And if you have kids, or you love ice cream, you need to go to <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwfranklinfountaincom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Franklin Fountain<\/a> Old City hosts First Friday each month, which is when galleries throw open their doors to show off their new exhibits and shows Take advantage of this time to see some new art, enjoy a little wine and cheese and mingle with the local arts crowd<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22015\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22015\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22015\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Chicken-and-Waffles-004-KERYN-MEANSjpg\" alt=\"photo credit: Keryn Means\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">North Third, photo credit: Keryn Means<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Chicken and Waffles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/walkingontravelscom\/philadelphia-food-tour-weekend-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philadelphia food<\/a> is always a good reason to visit the city If you think you can only get decent chicken and waffles in the south, you haven\u2019t explored Philadelphia\u2019s neighborhoods Brunch is an art form, and this food craze was not forgotten Fishtown and Northern Liberties have their cult followings, but I will always go for North Third for my brunch fix when in town Their Maple-Tabasco Chicken and Waffles is a savory and sweet powerhouse Oh, and my kids are welcome at this bar anytime for breakfast It\u2019s a particularly great place to head to brunch when another popular brunch spot in the neighborhood, Honey\u2019s, is crowded with much longer wait times<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22016\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22016\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22016\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Philadelphia-005-KERYN-MEANSjpg\" alt=\"photo credit: Keryn Means\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Philadelphia, photo credit: Keryn Means<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Walk Through a Giant Heart<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Growing up, most Philadelphia public school kids knew exactly where to walk through an open heart The Franklin Institute had a life size human heart you could wander through, and no kid ever missed the chance to do just that on a field trip This is just the beginning of what this science museum has to offer visitors when they walk through the historic halls<\/p>\n<p>Not to be outdone, the <a href=\"https:\/\/walkingontravelscom\/good-family-eats-near-the-philadelphia-museum-of-art\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philadelphia Museum of Art<\/a> always gets impressive exhibits each year, and of course you will need to do your Rocky Balboa run up those famous steps The Barnes Foundation, which was moved a few years back despite much controversy, is now on the parkway and more accessible to visitors in its new space Check museum websites for discount and free or \u201cpay what you like\u201d days, making visits much more affordable for visitors and families<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22014\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22014\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22014\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwtravelocitycom\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hippos-at-Camden-Aquarium-003a-KERYN-MEANSjpg\" alt=\"photo credit: Keryn Means\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adventure Aquarium, photo credit: Keryn Means<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Kiss a Hippo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Not too long ago, no one really wanted to go to Camden, NJ Low and behold, families and aquarium lovers are crossing the Delaware River to see local fish life, and a few aquatic visitors, including some hippo friends we just can\u2019t get enough of Drive over or take the ferry from Philadelphia for a morning of fun at the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwadventureaquariumcom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adventure Aquarium<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwphiladelphiazooorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Philadelphia Zoo<\/a>, America\u2019s First Zoo, is also worth a visit, if you want a few creature encounters<\/p>\n<p>And now for that cheesesteak debate First of all, it is never called a \u201csandwich\u201d Mayo should also go nowhere near it Second, Pat\u2019s and Gino\u2019s are for tourists Go to Jim\u2019s on South if you want to go where the locals go Of course, every local has his or her favorite spot The never-ending debate in the city is where to get the best cheesesteak Everyone has their favorite shop, and it\u2019s usually a neighborhood joint You\u2019ll have to do your own research and let me know which spot you love All I can say is, don\u2019t follow the crowds or the usual travel write ups when it comes to your Philly cheesesteak Ask your hotel bellhop, shop keepers and coffee shop baristas where they go I guarantee you no one will tell you the two you have already heard about<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Philadelphia for the weekend? You got it! We\u2019ve partnered with Keryn Means of&nbsp;Walking On Travels&nbsp;to give us seven reasons to hit her hometown and visit Philadelphia! 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