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48 Hours in Philadelphia - Finding Philly's Quirky Side

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Discover Philadelphia's quirky and captivating side over 48 hours with this curated guide to the United States' historic gem. From haunting prisons and medical marvels to vibrant street art and delicious markets, explore the unique attractions that make Philly unforgettable.

  • Eastern State Penitentiary

    A video is coming soon about Eastern State Penitentiary.

  • Reading Terminal

    Reading Terminal will be featured in an upcoming food tour video, highlighting iconic Philly foods.

  • Mutter Museum

    The Mutter Museum displays medical history with preserved specimens and anatomical displays, including Albert Einstein's brain and a 40-lb colon.

  • Elfreth’s alley

    Elfreth's Alley is a 300-year-old street and national landmark, functioning as an outdoor museum.

  • Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

    Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a non-profit museum with indoor galleries and a bi-level outdoor sculpture garden with mosaic art made from tiles, bottles, bicycle wheels, mirrors, and other found objects by Isaiah Zagar.

  • Candytopia

    Candytopia is an experience that evokes Willy Wonka's factory, located in Philadelphia.

  • Delaware River

    Philly has a number of great piers and waterfront attractions down by the Delaware River.

  • Race Track Pier

    Race Track Pier highlights one of the best spots near Penn's Landing along the Delaware River.

  • Blue Cross RiverRink

    Blue Cross RiverRink highlights one of the best spots near Penn's Landing along the Delaware River.

  • Spruce Street Harbor Park

    Spruce Street Harbor Park highlights one of the best spots near Penn's Landing along the Delaware River.

  • Cherry Street Pier

    Cherry Street Pier highlights one of the best spots near Penn's Landing along the Delaware River.

  • Penn's Landing

    Philly has a number of great piers and waterfront attractions down by the Delaware River near Penn's Landing.

  • Liberty Bell

    The Liberty Bell is one of the most notable and crowded attractions in Philly and is free to visit.

  • Independence Hall

    Independence Hall is one of the most notable and crowded attractions in Philly.

  • Fairmont Park

    Fairmont Park features a giant archway dedicated to Civil War heroes and the 'whispering bench'.

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art

    One of the most iconic scenes in the movie Rocky is on the other side of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • stone arch bridge

    Fairmont Park has a lot of hidden gems including one of the best views in the city and the stone arch bridge.