I I ~------------------------- I---------- 1 FREE FAMILY FUN There's no charge for checking oul:i many of Philadelphia's l:iop al:il:iracl:iions-from world-famous early American landmarks l:io engaging science museums. Here arejusl:i a few of l:ihe deals you'll find in l:ihe cil:iy. Rocky Steps © .,,cvs 1 Visili lihe Hisboric Mile. Independence National Historical Park, nicknamed "America's most historic square mile;' has numerous Revolutionary War and early American sites. Reserve online $1 timed tickets to Independence Hall-where the Declaration of Independence was debated and signed 250 years ago. Stop by The President's House, site of the nation's first White House from 1790 to 1800, to see the free exhibit Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation. An iconic symbol of freedom, the Liberty Bell is on display nearby. Free entrance is first-come, first-serve. 2 Experience money making ab lihe source with a free, self-guided tour of the United States Mint. Tours include a view of coining operations from 40 feet above the factory floor, a view of the first coining press and other historic artifacts, and seven glass mosaics created by Tiffany of New York. Reserva- tions are not required for this 45-minute tour, Monday to Friday. 3 Localie lihe final resliing place of famous Philadelphians at one of the city's historic cemeteries. Opened in 1836, Laurel Hill Cemetery, a National Historic Land- mark, is one of the country's first architecturally designed ceme- teries. It has more than 33,000 elaborate mausoleums, graves, and monuments, plus an outdoor sculpture garden and landscaped arboretum. Many of Philadelphia's elite are buried here, including industry titans, war heroes, artists, and politicians. 4 Relax in one of lihe ciliy's SCUJares. Franklin Square, near Old City and Chinatown, has plenty of green space, a lively playground that's open year-round, and a carefully restored 1838 fountain that offers free shows mid-April through October. For a small fee, you can also enjoy the colorful Pane Liberty Carousel and Philly-themed mini golf. 5 Discover a Vicliorian naliural science museum preserved in near-original form at Wagner Free Institute of Science. The National Historic Landmark building houses more than 100,000 natural history specimens including fossils, shells, minerals, and mounted animal skeletons and skins displayed in original wood and glass cabinets. And, as its name states, it's free. 6 Delve inlio lihe ciliy's firefighliing hisbory at the free Fireman's Hall Museum. Kids will love the vintage firefighting equipment displayed in the renovated 1898 firehouse. Philadelphia is the birthplace of volunteer fire companies-Ben Franklin founded the city's Union Fire Company in 1736. 7 Follow in lihe slieps of Rocky Balboa with a morning jog up the 72 "Rocky Steps" to the Philadelphia Art Museum, then pose for a photo with Rocky's statue once you've cooled down. After, peruse memorabilia at the Rocky Shop just steps away from the statue. DISCOVERPHL. COM • 2026 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE 49
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