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Something about summertime makes me want to abandon all responsibility and just travel!! If I could find a job that took me all over the world and payed pretty decent I would take it in a heartbeat. Any recs?? LOL!!
Last summer one of my best friends and I took a huge New England road trip and at the last minute threw in a day in Philly. We almost forgot about it but threw it on the itinerary at the last minute. For some reason we didn’t think there was too much to do there…HA! We were so so so wrong…
Since we only had about 24 hours in the city we decided to make the most of it and honestly got to see quite a bit of the city. We got there around lunchtime and walked around the downtown area and then took a double decker bus tour at night that took us all over the city! Philadelphia is truly an amazing city and today I am going to tell you about the top five things to see to maximize your time in the city!!
ONE. The Liberty Bell. First you need to head on over to Independence Visitor Center and take a “Belfie”…
…and then head on over to see the real thing!
TWO. Independence Hall. We got there too late to get tickets to go in and actually tour (the tickets are free) but we did walk all around the outsider taking pics and eating ice cream…yum!
THREE. Reading Terminal Market. One of the oldest farmer’s markets around, you can get anything you want in this underground market!! I’ve heard the food is amazing, we only stuck our heads in for a minute while waiting on our night tour to start.
FOUR. Pennsylvania Railroad. The game of Monopoly was based around the city of Philadelphia, make t a real life game by running around the city and finding all of the sites from the game!!
FIVE. Rocky. You can’t go to Philly and not see Rocky. It was getting dark by the time we saw him but it was still a memorable moment. Run the Rocky steps if you’re feeling frisky!
I saw other things in the city but those were my favorites. Tour buses/hop on hop off tours/double decker buses are the quickest way to get around a city and really see the whole thing. I would definitely recommend them to anyone seeing a new city for the first time.
Have you been to Philadelphia??
What was your favorite thing about the city??
I have to admit that I’ve passed through on a road trip, but never stopped to see all the sights. I would love to see the Liberty Bell and stop by the farmer’s market. Looks like so much fun!
I can only imagine trying to get everything done in one day can be very hectic! I have yet to visit any of these places and I have been to Philadelphia. I need to get over there and see some of these historic sites.
You really did make the most of your stay in Philadelphia. The Liberty Bell and the Rocky Statue would be two of my must sees as well. I would also have to have a philly cheese sandwich.
This looks like such a fun visit to Philly. I visited Philadelphia years ago and it was so much fun. I’d love to go back and experience the city. Thanks for sharing some of your experiences there!
I love Philly. I spent part of my youth living in New Jersey so we spent a lot of time in Philly. I love the history there.
I have always wanted to visit Philadelphia. There sounds like there is so much to do and see in the area.
We just spent a day in Philly as well. We didn’t make it to see Rocky as it was all the way on the other side of town and my kids have no clue who Rocky even is. You should have checked out the old prison – that was pretty interesting.
We were going to see the prison but it was shut down the day we were there…boo!!
Oh wow this looks like a great time, glad you were able to enjoy it!
One of my BFF’s lives in Philly so when I was in NYC one weekend (visiting another trip), I decided to hop over and visit Philly for the day (I’ve been there several times before but never for just one day.) I love visiting love park and seeing the Magic Gardens.
Philadelphia is definitely a cool city to visit. The Liberty Bell is a must-see. I have to check out that farmers’ market next time!
So much to do in so little time! This is a great travel guide for a quick visit! Makes me realize it IS possible to do quick travels haha! Love this post!
I haven’t gone to that place but the way i see in your blog post you did really enjoy it. I hope i can visit that place one day. :)
I see my name on the liberty bell! Pass and Stow – the Pass who helped make it was a relative of my husband.
I have never been to Philly before I would love to go one day soon, looks like you had a great time
My best friend of 34 years lives in philly. I can’t wait to go see her and her family really soon. There is so much to do!
I went to Philly a few year ago and we plan on going again in August. I loved seeing the liberty bell up close. Glad you had a good time.
I have never been to Philly! Which is really sad! I’ve always wanted to go. NOt only for the history but for the cheesesteaks!!