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Photos: Iconic Landmarks To Visit In Philadelphia

From historical museums to local eats, what is your most iconic Philadelphia destination?

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia is a city of wonder and history, sprawling parks and green space, and countless memorials and museums.

This list of local landmarks and destinations skims the surface of what Philadelphia holds in store for visitors. From experiencing Independence Hall to exploring Pat's and Geno's in search of the the best Philly cheesesteak, the City of Brotherly Love offers something for everyone.

Check out the list below to start planning your trip now.

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Citizens Bank Park

Visit Citizen's Bank Park to watch the Philadelphia Phillies play ball. The park opened in 2004 and is located in Philadelphia's sports complex with the Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field. Check out a game and try out some local food favorites. ( Frank Romeo/Shutterstock)

Independence Hall

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Come see where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were created and signed by America's Founding Fathers. Independence Hall is located in Philadelphia's Old City quarter. (Shutterstock)

Liberty Bell

After seeing Independence Hall, walk over to the Liberty Bell. See one of America's iconic symbols of freedom and independence. (foto-select/Shutterstock)

Philadelphia Art Museum and Rocky Statu

Visit another iconic statue in the city of Brotherly Love. See the steps Sylvester Stallone's Rocky ran up in his epic workout montage. The statue is located at the base of the art museum just below the steep stairs. The Philadelphia Art Museum was designed for Philadelphia's 1876 Centennial exposition and houses a vast collection of art. (f11photo/Shutterstock)

Geno's and Pat's Philly Cheesesteaks

Which one would you choose? The two rival cheesesteak spots are located in South Philadelphia just across from one another. The difference between the two is how the meat is cut. Pat's chops the meat while Geno's thinly slices theirs. Whatever your cheese preference is you are guaranteed a delicious cheesesteak. ( RozenskiP/Shutterstock, f11photo/Shutterstock)

City Hall

City Hall is at the heart of Philadelphia in Center City. A statue of the states founder William Penn stands atop the building looking over the urban landscape. (Shutterstock)

Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway is a science and education museum. Learn everything from the cosmos to the human body. (Roman Babakin/Shutterstock)

Reading Terminal

Explore local eats at Reading Terminal. The indoor market space has everything from Pennsylvania Dutch pretzels to fresh seafood. Visiting the market is a must. (Sean Pavone/Shutterstock)

Penn's Landing

Looking for more places to find a bit to eat? Look no further than Penn's Landing. The area has plenty of hip places to dine and parks that stretch along the Delaware River to visit after. (f11photo/Shutterstock)

The Barnes Foundation

Albert C. Barnes originally housed his vast art collection just outside of Philadelphia in Merion, PA. The museum later moved to Center City in 2012. The Barnes Foundation holds the largest collection of Pierre-August Renoir paintings as well many other Impressionistic painters. (LI SEN/Shutterstock)

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