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Philadelphia Travel Guide

Historically speaking, Philadelphia is a city of superlatives: the world's largest municipal park; the best collection of public art in the United States; the widest variety of urban architecture in America; and according to some experts, the greatest concentration of institutions of higher learning in the country.

When to Go
Philadelphia in 5 Days
A Kid's-Eye View of Philadelphia

If You Like
Quintessential Philadelphia
Free Days

Places to Explore

Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Center City
Fairmount Park
Historic District
Old City

Penn's Landing and the Waterfront
Rittenhouse Square
Society Hill
Southwark and South Philadelphia
University City

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