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From museums to casinos, kids activities to parks and more, discover interesting attractions in Greater Philadelphia.

The Italian Market in Philadelphia
The Italian Market in Philadelphia is one of the oldest and largest outdoor markets in the United States. It remains one of the best places in the city to find great food in a unique setting.

Philadelphia Science Festival
Philadelphia science festival events

February First Friday
February 2013 First Friday

The Vaude-Villians New Years Brigade
The Vaude-Villians New Years Brigade

Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Visiting Independence Hall

Valley Forge National Historic Park
Valley Forge National Historic Park offers a glimpse into American history amid a picturesque 3,600-acre landscape.

Vally Forge National Historic Park in Summertime
Summer is the best time to visit Valley Forge.

Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art

Mural Arts in Philadelphia
Tours and History of Murals in Philadelphia

Original White House
The nation's first white house was in Philadelphia. This historic site in Philadelphia aims to explore the conflicting history of freedom and slavery in early United States history.

Historic Germantown in Philadelphia
Home to stops on the Underground Railroad, Philadelphia’s only Revolutionary War battle, and the country’s first paper mill, Germantown is rich with history.

Eastern State Penitentiary
Discover Philadelphia's once-abandoned and supposedly haunted prison.

Walking Tour of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is also known as the Museum District. The broad, diagonal street connects City Hall with the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Lined with flowers, sculptures, and flags from around the world.

Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
Franklin Institute in Philadelphia - The Franklin Museum

SugarHouse Casino
Philadelphia's first casino, open 24 hours a day.

The Top 10 Historic Philadelpia Attractions
Philadelphia's Old City area is filled with original Revolutionary War buildings, museums and more. Find out which ones are not to be missed.

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