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Philadelphia Area Major Attractions (A Distinguished Dozen)
As one of the country’s oldest cities and one blessed with educational and cultural institutions, how can we help boasting about Philly’s renowned attractions? Each of the following can be a day-long exploration or a great visit just to catch a particular exhibit or show.
The Kimmel Center is home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, American Theater Arts for Youth, PHILADANCO, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, the Philly Pops and more!
Here is the birthplace of the American Flag-- a crucial place in the history and identity of the United States and where a remarkable woman struggled to maintain a business and support a large family. Take a tour and learn the story behind the stars and stripes.
Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site 
Poe must have found inspiration in the streets of Philadelphia for he achieved his greatest literacy success while living here. Due to the impressive amount of work he produced from this location, Congress declared his home on 7th and Spring Garden a National Historic Site. Admission is free!
See a horticultural masterpiece. Longwood Gardens has over 1,000 acres of gardens, meadows and woodlands. There are seasonal festivals and special events year round.
The Academy of Natural Sciences
This is a great place to take your family for some educational fun. The museum includes three floors of life-size dioramas of plants and animals displayed in scenes of their natural habitats. You can also dig for Dino bones, touch live animals, and marvel at crystals and gems
It's not just for kids! But if you have them (or grandchildren), you may want to take them to one of the most enjoyable and educational places in town. In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the Institute inspires a passion for all things scientific.
The National Constitution Center
The Center has a noble and wonderful mission: to increase public understanding of— and appreciation for— the Constitution so that We the People may better secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and those that come after us. Go and become a better citizen.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Among the most important art museums in the country, the Museum boasts collections of Asian, European, and American art including work by early Philadelphia craftsmen. It also offers the world's most important collection of works by Philadelphia artist Thomas Eakins
America's first zoo is also one of the world's most renowned and the region's leading family attraction, welcoming more than a million visitors a year. Why not be one of them?
Here you’ll find the home of the Thinker and the largest collection of Auguste Rodin’s work outside of Paris. Though Rodin is known as one of greatest sculptors of all time, the collection also contains his paintings, drawings, bronze casts, letters, plaster studies and books.
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology
This museum strives to advance the understanding of the world’s cultural heritage. The exhibits cover the culture and history of groups from all over the globe, offering new insight into what it means to be human.
A penny for your thoughts? How about 4 million pennies? That’s approximately how many the Unites States Mint in Philadelphia produced in 2005. Visit the first mint in America and learn how coins are made, the annual production of each coinage and more!
Valley Forge National Historic Park
Valley Forge is a remarkable Revolutionary War site. Explore the log cabins where the soldiers lived and slept. Learn about the battles fought against the British in the Philadelphia area. Plus, with 18 miles of tails, it’s a great spot for hiking, fishing, boating, bird watching and horseback riding