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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Experience Philadelphia Don’t miss our museums, arts and culture, and other exciting attractions. Philadelphia Museum of Art Some of the world’s most legendary paintings, sculptures, and decorative and architectural arts are on display in the permanent and special collections of this museum. It is famous for an unrivalled collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art, as well as its extensive Marcel Duchamp exhibit. Movie fans take note: Sylvester Stallone ran up the museum’s steps in his Hollywood hit Rocky. Go ahead and follow in his footsteps — thousands of visitors do it every year! 26th St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215-7638100, www.philamuseum.org Reading Terminal Market Located in the Convention Center District, this bustling indoor farmers market offers fresh produce, meat, seafood, prepared meals, and local specialties. Be sure to pick up some fresh-baked Amish goods or try an authentic Philly cheesesteak while taking in the sights, sounds, and tantalizing smells. With more than 80 merchants selling mouthwatering delights, the Reading Terminal Market is an extraordinary culinary experience. 12th and Arch sts., 215-922-2317, www.readingterminalmarket.org Rodin Museum Auguste Rodin’s iconic sculpture The Thinker rests in front of this museum, surrounded by a courtyard and serene reflecting pool. See Rodin’s terrifyingly beautiful Gates of Hell, inspired by Dante’s Inferno. The museum houses the largest collection of the artist’s work outside of Paris, showcasing his bronze castings, plaster studies, drawings, prints, letters, and books. Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. at 22nd St., 215-568-6026, www.rodinmuseum.org ©Edward Savaria, Jr. National Constitution Center “We the people…” With those three words, the course of history was changed forever. At the only museum in the world dedicated to the U.S. Constitution, interactive exhibits enable you to see history in a new light. The highlight is Freedom Rising, a stirring and emotional multimedia presentation that demonstrates why this historical document is just as important today as it was more than 200 years ago. 525 Arch St., 215-409-6600, www.consti tutioncenter.org Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau 17 ©Scott Frances, Ltd. http://www.philamuseum.org http://www.readingterminalmarket.org http://www.rodinmuseum.org http://www.constitutioncenter.org http://www.constitutioncenter.org

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Philadelphia International Visitors Guide 2008 - UK Contents Get to Know Philadelphia Fall in Love with Philadelphia Major Events Timelines: History of the City and Modern Philadelphia Independence National Historical Park Philadelphia's Visitor Centers Philadelphia Neighbourhoods and The Countryside Itinerary Ideas Attractions and Activities Museums, Arts & Culture, and Other Major Attractions Sports & Recreation Experiential Tours for Groups Dining & Nightlife Shopping Visitor Information & Transportation International Offices of the PCVB Currency Exchange International Language Translation Consulates Climate Data Approximate Flight Times from World Cities Approximate Travel Times to Other U.S. Cities Maps

Philadelphia International Visitors Guide 2008 - UK

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