West Philadelphia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Philadelphia
Popular places to visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Philadelphia Zoo
America's first zoo continues to captivate with painstakingly built habitats, and regular daily animal shows.
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia's premier park is bustling with greenery, public art and first-class museums.
Rocky Statue
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you take a trip to Rocky Statue. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Please Touch Museum
The clue's in the name in this immersive museum that's fun and entertaining for kids.
Strawberry Mansion
You can find out about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by Strawberry Mansion. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
Enchanted Evening: Art & Romance in South Philadelphia
Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Walking Tour
Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia's most infamous art scandals
Private Rocky Movie Locations 4 Hour Driving Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around West Philadelphia
Fairmount
If you're spending time in Fairmount, check out sights like Philadelphia Museum of Art or Rocky Statue and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 26th St & Poplar St Tram Stop or Poplar St & Stillman Stop.
University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Rittenhouse Square or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Midtown Village
While you're in Midtown Village, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 12th-13th & Locust Station or Walnut Locust Station.
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