Philadelphia is an iconic city with a rich history. Home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed, Philadelphia has been a major center of American Revolutionary activity since the city’s founding in 1682.
The city’s most famous site is the Philadelphia Museum of Art, whose steps have been immortalized by Sylvester Stallone’s triumphant run in the film “Rocky.” The museum is also home to works by Thomas Eakins, George Catlin, and many other notable artists.
Other popular attractions include Eastern State Penitentiary (the nation’s first true penitentiary), Franklin Square (named after Benjamin Franklin), and Elfreth’s Alley (a historic street lined with colonial-era houses).