List of sites of interest in Philadelphia

This is a list of sites of interest (attractions) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and its immediate environs.

Historic sites and national parks

* American Philosophical Society Hall
* Belmont Mansion
* Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
* Betsy Ross House
* Boathouse Row
* Carpenters' Hall
* Colonial Germantown Historic District
* Congress Hall
* Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
* Elfreth's Alley
* Fairmount Water Works
* First Bank of the United States
* Fort Mifflin
* Friends Hospital
* Founders Hall, Girard College
* Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church National Historic Site
* Independence Hall
* Independence National Historical Park
* Laurel Hill Cemetery
* Liberty Bell
* Memorial Hall
* National Mechanics
* New Market
* Pennsylvania Hospital
* Philadelphia City Hall
* Philadelphia Naval Asylum
* Second Bank of the United States
* Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
* University of Pennsylvania central campus, Blanche P. Levy Park

Museums

Art

* Barnes Foundation (Merion, PA)
* La Salle University Art Museum
* Rodin Museum
* Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
* Philadelphia Museum of Art
* Woodmere Art Museum

Science

* Academy of Natural Sciences
* Franklin Institute
* Mütter Museum
* University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
* Wagner Free Institute of Science

History

* Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum
* American Swedish Historical Museum
* Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia
* Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia
* Historical Society of Pennsylvania
* National Constitution Center
* National Liberty Museum External link|http://www.libertymuseum.org
* National Museum of American Jewish History

Other

* Eastern State Penitentiary
* Free Library of Philadelphia
* Independence Seaport Museum
* Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania
* Mummers Museum External link|http://mummersmuseum.com
* Philadelphia Doll Museum
* Please Touch Museum
* Rosenbach Museum & Library
* SEPTA Museum
* USS "Becuna" (SS-319)
* USS "Olympia" (C-6)

Outdoors

Animal life institutions

* Adventure Aquarium (Camden, NJ)
* Philadelphia Zoo

Horticultural institutions

* Awbury Arboretum
* Bartram's Garden
* Centennial Arboretum
* The Horticulture Center
* Marconi Plaza
* Morris Arboretum

Parks and squares

* Clark Park
* Fairmount Park
* Franklin Square
* Logan Circle
* LOVE Park
* Penn's Landing
* Rittenhouse Square
* Washington Square & Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Performing arts centers

Professional

* Academy of Music - opera, ballet
* Adrienne Theatre [http://www.phillyfunguide.com/organization.php?id=18 External link] - plays, musicals
* Chris' Jazz Cafe External link|http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com - jazz
* Electric Factory - popular music
* Fillmore at the TLA (formerly the Theater of the Living Arts) - popular music
* Forrest Theatre External link|http://www.forrest-theatre.com - plays, musicals
* Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - classical music
* Mann Center - summer venue, classical and popular music
* Ortlieb's Jazzhaus External link|http://ortliebsjazzhaus.com - jazz
* Plays and Players Theatre - plays, musicals
* Prince Music Theatre - various
* Susquehanna Bank Center (Camden, NJ) - popular music
* Suzanne Roberts Theatre - plays, musicals
* Tower Theater (Upper Darby, PA) - popular music
* Trocadero Theatre - popular musical acts
* Walnut Street Theatre - plays, musicals
* Wilma Theater External link|http://www.wilmatheater.org - plays, musicals

Educational

* Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, University of Pennsylvania - various
* 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
* Iron Gate Theater External link|http://www.ucityphila.org/cityguide/go/218, University of Pennsylvania - Various student and community theater groups.
* Irvine Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania - Features a pipe organ.
* Main Auditorium, Drexel University - Site of 2007 democratic debate. Features a pipe organ.
* Mandell Theater, Drexel University -
* Merriam Theater, University of the Arts - various

Religious buildings

*Arch Street Friends Meeting House
* Beth Sholom Synagogue (Elkins Park, PA)
* Cathedral-Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul
* Christ Church
* Church of the Advocate
* Church of St. James the Less
* Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church National Historic Site
* Mikveh Israel Synagogue
* Mikveh Israel Cemetery
* Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
* National Shrine of Saint John Neumann
* Race Street Friends Meetinghouse
* Saint Clement's Church, Philadelphia
* St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia
* St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia

Shopping areas

* Franklin Mills - A large outlet and discount shopping mall in the Far Northeast section.
* The Gallery at Market East - Shopping mall in Center City.
* Italian Market - Open produce and meat market with many specialty shops.
* Jewelers' Row - Two densely packed blocks of jewelers and related shops.
* Reading Terminal Market - Large enclosed produce, meat and prepared food market featuring some Pennsylvania Dutch merchants and others.
* The Shops at Liberty Place - Upscale shopping mall inside the skyscraper complex known as Liberty Place.
* South Street - Many trendy and counterculture shops between Front and 10th Streets.
* Walnut Street - Many expensive shops between Broad and 20th Streets and the surrounding area.
* Wanamaker's (now Macy's) - Defined the department store and remains a landmark. Features the Wanamaker Organ.

Sports arenas and stadiums

Professional

* Campbell's Field (Camden, NJ) - Riversharks
* Citizens Bank Park - Phillies
* Lincoln Financial Field - Eagles
* New Alhambra Arena, ECW Arena - Boxing, wrestling
* Wachovia Center - Flyers, 76ers, Wings, Soul
* Wachovia Spectrum - Phantoms, Kixx

Educational

* Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse - Saint Joseph's University
* Daskalakis Athletic Center - Drexel University
* Franklin Field - University of Pennsylvania
* Hayman Center - LaSalle University
* Liacouras Center - Temple University
* McCarthy Stadium - LaSalle University
* The Palestra - University of Pennsylvania
* Villanova Stadium (Villanova, PA) - Villanova University

Eateries

* Geno's Steaks - Half of the Geno's vs. Pat's debate.
* Le Bec-Fin - Former five-star French restaurant.
* McGillin's Olde Ale House - The oldest continuously operational tavern in Philadelphia.
* Morimoto - The Iron Chef's restaurant.
* Moshulu - Converted 1904 sailing ship.
* Pat's King of Steaks - Created the Cheesesteak.

Railroad

* 30th Street Station
* Reading Terminal
* Suburban Station

Maritime

:"See also the Museums section above."
* "Gazela Primeiro"
* Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
* SS "United States"
* USS New Jersey (BB-62) (Camden, NJ)

Miscellaneous

* Toynbee tiles

See also

* Buildings and architecture of Philadelphia
* List of National Historic Landmarks in Pennsylvania
* List of Registered Historic Places in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

References

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